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Vilturmite Warship, The Moon, Two Weeks Ago

Thula looked out to the stars where their home planet once was, where their family’s remains were, “I killed Conquest and now I’m going to kill you!” That was what Nolan’s spawn said, he had killed Conquest, it made Thula want to go out and kill him, to strangle him with her braid while she pried his eyes and tongue out with her blade, but no, Thragg called them all here and she’d obey.

Kregg was angry, he had lost proud soldiers in the struggle against The Coalition, he wanted to mourn them, to honor the fallen Viltrumites, but there was no time to do that, they needed to proceed with the newest mission that Grand Regent Thragg had given them, as he had went and walked towards their leader to be by his side, The General was curious on what their next move was.

Lucan was ashamed, ashamed that he couldn’t stop his home from being destroyed, ashamed that he was unable to stop those… those monsters from destroying their home planet, now they had nowhere to go and nowhere for their children, if he was a weaker man, he would have cried there, but that would be weakness, and he couldn’t be weak with the new mission before them.

Anissa was irritated that they had retreated instead of killing the other two, Thragg had slain Thaedus, but the second Traitor and The Weakling were still alive, they should be hunted down and destroyed! Now they were at their home and they were going to take something from him, this made her give a smile as she had waited for the order to destroy their home like they did theirs.

“We have lost our home.” Thragg had told them, “We have lost much and many, our Emperor, many friends and loved ones due to the cowardly tactics of Thaedus, and now, we have no home to return to,” he said, all of them angered by that, wanting to destroy the planet Earth, “So we must take a new home, and we must take it in a way that The Empire hasn’t in all of our long history.” he told them.

That made them confused, how would they take the planet without conquering it like so many times before? “You will walk amongst humanity, act as them, hide from their government and in that time, we will grow in numbers.” he said, confusing them, “The Son of The Traitor, Mark Grayson, he is a human, but he has the strength to slay Conquest,” he said towards them all.

“Our blood mixed with theirs will will allow our ranks to grow.” he had told his people and hearing that, the Viltrumites had nodded at this, “We will grow, we will replenish our numbers, and when we have our numbers restored, THEN we will take this planet as New Viltrum.” he had told them, making many of them cheer at the promise, “We have studied their information.” he told them.

“Identities have been created for each of you to initially utilize, keep contact to a minimum, understood?” he had demanded of them, “Yes! Grand Regent!” Was the general response towards his statement as they had seen that there was a member of their servants had approached offering the needed information to The Warriors so that they would be able to proceed.

As they had looked over their identification, Thragg spoke, “Thula, I need to speak to you.” He had said, making the Viltrumite approach him while the others had went and started to get ready as they had went and got ready to fly downwards towards Earth, “How may I assist you, Grand Regent?” She had asked of him, making Thragg motion for her to follow, “I need you to be my shadow.” he told her.

“You are patient, efficient, and not uncontrollable like Conquest.” he had said towards her, But Thula gave no response to that, he had fought, he had lost, it was as simple as that, “IF there is anything that requires us to intervene, you will be the one to act.” he had told her, “What would be the required parameters?” Thula had asked of him, “Extraterrestrial threats from The Coalition, enemies of The Empire,” he said.

“If they come here, you are to quickly and quietly deal with them as soon as you are notified, understood?” he had questioned of her, at that, Thula had nodded, understanding it, “Good, then proceed to join the others.” he had told her, she had nodded at that and walked away to go and do as much, looking at the identification and seeing the surname, just like she had wanted.

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Thragg had watched as his people had continued to fly downwards, avoiding the sensory technology that they had installed with ease while he had remained, watching from up above as they had moved out to do what was needed of their people, going down amongst their people so that they could replenish their numbers, it was a plan and as he watched them, he remembered what they lost.

Thragg would remain up here on the moon, watching them and being ready for when Nolan and his sons return, none of them were fatally dealt with like Thaedus the First Traitor, sitting down besides his Emperor’s skull, Thragg had watched as The Thirty Six members of their Empire had spread out there, The Grand Regent watched as their plan unfolded to save their people from extinction.

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Brooklyn, New York

Thula was walking through the street, she was wearing a White sleeveless blouse with jeans, she didn’t understand the need for plant based clothing, but she liked the shoes, Thula started to play with the unarmed end of her braid, having to hide it in her baggage as Thula had walked up the steps, opening the door, “Hello ma’am, can I help you?” a man in uniform had asked.

“Yes, I am the new tenant of 1010.” she had told him, making the man smile revealing the key she snatched from the key wall, “Pleasure to meet you, Miss…” he started, a little confused by the name, “Thula, you can call me Thula.” she had told him, stern faced as she had went and walked into the elevator, as she had done as much, Thula had wondered what her cover would be here, she needed to blend on Earth.

Thula continued to read the travel book that was written by Nolan Grayson, Omni–Man, The Traitor, and as she did, Thula had wondered what that would be like, but she was never much for writing, her mother said that she was more of a visual learner, she had to see a murder or tactic to know how to use it, as the doors to the elevator opened, she had walked out.

“Oh hi!” a man said, smiling towards her, bald and in a three piece suit, “I’m Don Cranston, I live in 1009.” he said pointing to his door, “I am the new Tenant of 1010.” she said, taking the key out and unlocking her new residence, “It appears that we will be seeing each other.” she said, scanning his body, Don smiling back at her, “I didn’t get your name.” he said to her, curious .

At that, Thula gave one last look, “Thula, Thula Conquest.” she had told him with a look, closing the door and walking in, she had dropped her bag before heading to the balcony, looking out to the city that she had claimed as her Base of Operation, looking out to the sunrise, she wished there was a way for for to capture the moment before she would get to work on her mission.

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Kregg didn’t like that he had to hide his cybernetic, it was annoying to say the least, but the machine that he was told to have, a motorcycle, it was an interesting piece of tech, like a primitive form of The Space Ranger’s vessel, he liked its design and speed so this was preferred for him when there was a voice, “Hey, Cyclops!” a voice said, but Kregg just examined the cigarette he had.

“I’m talking to you!” a voice said, grabbing Kregg by the shoulder and trying to turn him, Kregg just let it happened, looking at the man, he was a young man that looks like he made his body for beauty, but not for strength, “Did you see her?!” he asked, confusing Kregg, “See who?” he asked, making him grab The General by the lapels of his vest, “Brunette! Green eyes! Did you see her?!” he asked.

That made Kregg curious as he noticed that there was a woman that matched the description, looking scared and silently pleading towards him, seeing that, Kregg saw a chance to acquire the first, Kregg looked at the burning end of his cigarette, “Hey! I’m talking to–! Aaaigh!” He went as Kregg had went and placed the end on his tongue, “Mah ‘ongue! ‘Ou ‘urn mah ‘ongue!” he said.

Disliking whiners, Kregg added enough pressure to snap one of his wrists, making him back away in fear, “Run.” Kregg simply said and he turned and ran away, stumbling and falling on the ground as he continued to run, “You should be fine now.” Kregg said to the woman who had walked out of the store, looking nervous, “Thank you.” she had said towards him, “I’m… I’m Nancy…” she said to him.

“Kregg.” The General told her, watching her as she had looked at him, “W… Why did you help me?” Nancy had asked him, making Kregg look back to where his handiwork ran, “Where I come from…” he started before realizing what he was saying, “Where I come from… your lover isn’t something you fear, it’s someone strong who has earned you, not one that tries to break you.” he said.

Nancy had looked at Kregg then, “Craig.” she had said towards him, “I’m not sure if you’re a serial killer or something, but Julian took my phone, my wallet, and I don’t have any friends in Raleigh.” she said to him, “You have no lodgings and wish to seek refuge in mine?” He had asked of her, making Nancy nod towards him, “Very well,” he started before thinking on something.

“Here.” he said, offering his communication device, “Contact one you trust, give them my location and an image of me, that way, if anything happens, they will know who target.” he had said towards as he rattled of his address to her as Nancy had complied, taking a picture of him before texting her best friend what happened, “Okay, all done.” Nancy told Kregg who nodded before going onto his cycle.

The two of them had started to head towards the lodgings that he had acquired, as Kregg had driven, he had felt the females arms wrap around his torso, Kregg felt her nestle onto his back, he had liked that, it meant that she trusted him, good, it would make his mission that much easier as The General had went and approached the apartment building and the next part of his mission.

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NYC, New York

Lucan was walking through the streets, wearing a brown suit with a VERY floral tie, he didn’t understand the need for so much color, it was odd as he had tried to use his jacket to hide the tie, “Killer tie.” a woman said as she passed by him, Lucan was unsure what she meant, how could a tie be ‘killer’? Maybe it was an expression common amongst this species.

“Thank you.” he had said, still confused while she had went and smiled towards him, Lucan was unsure why she would smile towards him like that, but he decided it wasn’t something that he should focus on right now, instead, he needed to focus on his occupation that he had acquired, unsure why they were so eager for his work as Lucan had went and entered the tower.

As he had went and approached the receptionist, she had given him a look, “Greetings, I am Lucan Dane and–” “Mr. Dane! Welcome!” a old and aging man had said towards him, “I’m so glad that you’re here!” he had said, “I’m Haleck Rushman, I’ll be your team leader.” he had said as they had headed towards a lift, “It’s incredible that someone such as yourself is joining us.” he told Lucan.

“Your designs are incredible! As if you took them from another planet.” he had told Lucan who tensed at that, “I’ve just always had an eye for odd things.” he had told Haleck, the man had nodded at that as the elevator had continued upwards, “We’re glad that you had decided to join our company.” he had told the Viltrumite who had nodded at that when the door had opened up to reveal their floor.

“This is where we’ll be working.” he had said as they had walked through the floor and seeing the cubicles where there were boards and tools to start on drawing up prototypes, “Development is in the basement level,” he told Lucan as they stopped by an empty cubicle, “This one will be yours, Mr. Dane.” Haleck had said towards the man as Lucan went and sat down in the chair.

“We’re happy to have you join us.” he had said, going and patting him on the shoulder while Lucan nodded and went to see the set up, “I am happy to get to work.” he had told the man, “I’ll let you get to it.” he had said cheerily before walking away while Lucan started to get working on designing his first project, thinking on how he could use it to assist his empire.

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Concord, Massachusetts

Anissa hated this, she was a warrior, she had killed men for less then these lines that the pathetic men were saying to try and get her to bed them, it made her want to tear out their tongues, but she couldn’t, it wasn’t the time to do something like that, now she needed to get away and vent her stress somehow, making her getaway by standing up and walking away, “Hey, where you going beautiful?” one asked.

But Anissa had ignore him as she had went and walked the street, needing SOMETHING to distract herself with as she walked the street, cars honking as she had continued to walk, “Hey!” “What do you think you’re doing, bitch?!” one said as she had continued to walk into an alley so that she could vent in frustration, about to punch a wall in irritation when there was the sound of a blade making her turn.

“Your wallet or your life.” he had said, looking pathetic, annoying, and just the kind of stress relief that she needed as Anissa had went and grabbed at him, “What the–?” he had went as he had tried to stab her, only for the metal to break, making him scared as the two of them started to go up, “I really needed this.” she had told him as they had flown upwards, high into the air.

He had looked down, terrified now, “Please… don’t–!” he had went, scratching at her arms as she had added some pressure, “And why should I listen to you?” she had asked him, glaring at the sight of the pathetic organism as she had went and flown out from there to go and properly deal with the organism that is in her hand, making sure that he survived long enough.

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Atlantic Ocean

Anissa had stopped in their waters, looking at the struggling little creature, “I’msorry!I’msorry!I’msorry!I’msorry!” he had continued, making Anissa tired and annoyed right now, she had given a sigh at that, “I really needed this, thanks.” she had told the human before letting him go, watching as he had went and fallen down, screaming in fear as she had watched him.

The man had continued to fall, screaming, as Anissa had watched, she had smiled, liking this, it feeling good as she had watched, watched him plummet to his death, it would probably be a splatter in the ocean, as Anissa watched, she saw him getting closer, and closer, and closer to the Ocean down below her and his fate and that was when …

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Concord, Massachusetts

He had found himself back on the ground safe and sound, shivering as he looked up, “Tell anyone, and I will make it slow, and painful.” Anissa had said, the mugger had nodded at that, scrambling up and running away, Anissa couldn’t just kill, she needed to be stealthy, she needed to be smart, so she’ll keep it to a minimum, try and find an outlet, and as Anissa walked, she knew that this was going to be VERY difficult.

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Earth Skyline, New York, Now

Thragg had been watching them as they had entered the planets atmosphere, searching food them and as they did, Thragg had approached them as Nolan joined his son, “Did you see any–” “Nothing… I don’t see any–” the pair had went, “Me neither.” Nolan said, “They’re not here.” Mark Grayson said, “They’re not here.” he had went which is when Thragg had revealed himself.

“Mark?” Nolan had said as he was the first to notice him, ‘We very much ARE here.” Thragg had told the pair, Mark was the first to react, “I swear if you’ve done anything to this planet… to these people…” The Earthling said before reacting, “I’ll… I killed Conquest.” he said, repeating that ‘accomplishment’, if he kept doing that, Thragg would just break him, “I’ll find a way to kill you.” he promised.

“Mark! Nolan went as he had went to attack, Thragg grabbed him by the throat as he had punched the Grand Regent, “I–” he went, but Thragg was not in the mood, “I have done nothing to this planet.” he said, increasing the pressure to make him focus on survival, “Not yet.” he said, tossing him back to his father, “You can fight me if you wish, But I am not alone here.” he had warned.

“If by chance you were able to injure me, I couldn’t guarantee the rest of my forces wouldn’t lay waste to this planet.” he told the pair, “I suggest that we TALK, the three of us.” he said, “Your choice. Fight or talk.” he said, the father and son looking at each other before Mark answered, “Talk.” he said, “Wise choice… I am pleased.” Thragg said before starting to explain.

“I have come to offer you a truce. There are exactly thirty–seven of us left alive, some of us severely injured.” he had threatened them with, “That is enough to tear this planet in half, killing every creature here, and there is nothing you could do to stop that.” he had stated, knowing it was true, “And it would be fair retaliation for what you did to out homeworld.” he told the two.

Thragg took a breath though as he got ready to explain their plan, “But I was not made Grand Regent of The Viltrum Empire for revenge.” he had told the two, “I was made to rule in order to ensure the survival of our people…” he said, “And I have learned…” Thragg went, hating that he had to say this, “…This is not a war we can survive.” he said, telling the bitter truth.

“So it is over, I offer our surrender, under one condition.” Thragg told the two, “You took our planet… no we’re going to take yours.” he said, shocking the two of them, “What?!” Mark had said as Thragg went to explain, “We are already here.” he told them, “We do not wish to leave.” Thragg said, speaking for The Viltrumites, “Are you insane?” Mark went, “I’ll never–” “Before you overreact,” Thragg said, interrupting him.

“Take notice of the fact that you couldn’t make us leave if you wanted to.” Thragg had warned, “What I propose is this…” He said, seeing that they were listening now, “We will live among you. The people of Earth will not even know we are here.” He had told them, “You will have no contact with us. We will not interfere with any matters on Earth. We do not want our presence to be known.” Thragg promised.

“We will not attack you… but we will not help you.” he had told them, “My people will blend in, live as humans with humans. We will intermingle…” he had explained, “…we will interbreed.” Thragg had said, revealing their true goal, “This is the only way to ensure the survival of The Viltrumite people.” Thragg had told them, “We will restore our ranks over the course of thousands of years.” The Grand Regent explained.

“Human DNA has been proven to make near perfect hybrids… the closest thing we have to pure–blooded Viltrumites.” he had told them, impressed with the strength of warriors such as Nolan’s Human Son, “Our children and our children’s children will join our ranks, their children will have children and our ranks will swell with the infusion of Human DNA.” he had told them, explaining the process.

“You will allow us the time to restore our numbers… to rebuild our empire.” he ordered of the pair, “Though the two of you were responsible for the destruction of our home world, you will provide us with our ultimate salvation.” he had warned of them, “The two of you represent the future of our people, what we will become… what we must become in order to survive.” he had told the renegades.

“This is how things must be.” Thragg stated, “I will have your answer now.” he told them before remembering that word, “Please.” he added, “Do not make me destroy what could be our last hope for survival.” he told them as the two went silent for a moment, “What you are proposing…” Mark Grayson, Invincible, said, “You want us to wait and resume our fight when there are more of you– and your are stronger?” he said.

“How could I agree to that?” he had asked, “Today is not tomorrow.” Thragg had told them, “You know the results of fighting us today… why wouldn’t you want to put that off until tomorrow?” he had asked, “We are in a stalemate… do not think that you have the upper hand. You are backed into a corner.” he told them, “Make your decision. Strike out blindly or surrender to fight another day.” he told Invincible.

“I tire of this.” he said, no more convincing, only his answer now, “To have you here, hiding under our noses… poised to strike at any moment. I can’t live with that.I can’t allow that.” Invincible said, upset, “I can’t live under the constant threat of your attack– I can’t allow these people to be at risk like this!” he said, angry, “I can’t– I won’t!” he said when his father placed a hand on his shoulder, “Mark.” he said,

“No. No. NO! My answer is–” he started before it sunk in, what would happen if he refused, “My answer is yes.” he said, good, “You have chosen wisely.” Thragg said, “You have my word. While we live among you, no harm will come to your people by the hand of any Viltrumite.” he said, “The truth is, by allowing us to live here, the two of you may have become the saviors of our people. Ironic.” he told them.

“My god… what have I done?” Invincible asked, “You have saved the lives of every living thing on this planet.” he told them, “You will not hear from me again.” he had promised them, “I leave you.” The Grand Regent told them before going back to the base, needing them for now as his people went to continue with their plans, they would survive, they would grow, and no one would stop them.

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Doctor Stern's Office, Brooklyn

Thula was sitting in the chair, glaring at the man there, this Doctor Stern, "So then Miss… Conquest?" He asked, surprised that she had that as a Surname, "Tell me about yourself." He had asked her, "What do you wish to know?" She had asked him, arms crossed and glaring at him, "Well for starters, let's start off with why you had broken that man's arm." Stern had said.

Hearing that, Thula sighed, "I was looking for someone to… spend the night with." She said, none of them liked it when you said breed for some reason, "I did not think the man worth– worth it, so I passed, he took it as an insult and grabbed my arm." She continued, "And that was when you broke his arm?" Stern asked, "No." Thula said, "I just kept walking out the bar." Thula told him.

"It was only after I went to use the crosswalk that a bicyclist crashed in and broke his arm." She had explained to him which Stern wrote down, "Okay, and why were you looking to… ‘spend the night’?” he had asked of her, making Thula shrug, “My family is… gone,” she had told him, “And so I want to have children.” she had told him as Stern wrote that down, “Why not a Sperm Bank then?” He asked.

“Sperm Bank?” Thula had asked, she had heard how one of their other females was using one, but Thula didn’t like the idea of something like that, “I like the challenge to find someone that suits my standards.” she had told him, Stern had went and written that down before he had went and asked another question that surprised her, “Okay then, let’s talk about your family.” he said.

Thula sighed as she had leaned back into her seat, “Why? What’s the point?” she had asked, but instead of answering her had another question, “How did you lose them?” Dr. Stern had asked, making her glare, “A Virus murdered my siblings,” she had told The Psychiatrist, “My father died in combat.” she had continued, “And your mother?” Doctor Stern had asked of her.

Thula shrugged, “I don’t remember, she left when I was a baby, the only mother I remember is Bekka, my younger sibling's mother.” she had told the man, making him more interested, “So your father remarried and your and your siblings were raised by his second wife?” he had asked making Thula shake her head, “His third wife.” Thula said, “My four older siblings were from his first wife who divorced him.” she explained.

He had written that down as well, seeming interested in that, “So you were the middle child, your older and younger siblings all had each other, but you had no one but yourself?” he had asked her, making Thula look at him bored, wondering why he was asking about her family, “I had my father, training me to fight like the others.” he said, making him surprised at that, “I would love for you to elaborate.”

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Brooklyn, New York

Thula was bored, that was annoying, having to give answers about her past, a reason for why she did all of that, it was irritating and made her feel things that made Thula want to hit something, but for now, she would do her mission, walking down the streets, she had wondered about the next bar that she would attempt to find a breeding partner at before seeing her neighbor.

Don was leaving a cafe with his boyfriend, Graydon, Thula attempted to offer breeding to him the first day that she had settled her gear in her quarters before he had told her that he was gay, after realizing that she wasn’t from Earth like how he was from Amazonia, he helped her figure out MOST of the societal norms that were there, “Thula!” Don had said as he approached her.

“How was court mandated therapy?” he had asked her jokingly, making Thula glare towards him, “It was annoying, we talked about the reason I was there in the beginning before he had focused on my family.” she had said, rolling her eyes, “Oof!” he said at her reaction, “Daddy issues?” he had asked, making Thula snarl, making him raise his hands, knowing snarl meant off limits.

The two had glared at each other before Don started to chuckle towards her, “So, another night on the prowl?” he had asked her making Thula nod as they walked back to the apartment, “Yes,” she had told him, “There is nothing else planned at this time so I will–” she started before seeing that a taxi cab was honking like crazy and heading towards them, so Thula reacted.

A little bit of speed, readjusting the angle of the vehicle and taking the driver out of it, making it look like they had leapt onto the two of them as the front of the car wrapped around the lamppost, the crowd all looking at the scene before them as Thula had pried the cabbie driver off of her, “I’m so sorry!” She had said towards them, “I was driving through a super fight and one of them shot my brake lines and–!”

“It’s fine,” Don had said towards her, glad that Thula didn’t crush him with her underneath the two, “No one’s dead so–” “Yeah, but my livelihood is trashed.” she said, looking at it, “Had you prepared for an accident such as this?” she had asked of the woman who sighed, “Yeah, thankfully…” the woman said to them, “Sorry for almost running you over.” she said, offering her hand to both.

“It is no problem.” Thula had said, “You were not in complete control.” she had told her, making the woman smile as Don spoke up, “I’m Don, this is Thula.” he had said, making both look at him, “Why would you introduce us?” Thula had asked of him,  “Yeah, we’re strangers with me nearly killing you.” She said, “Casey St. John.” she had said, not rude enough to not give her own name.

“Well then, Casey St. John,” Thula said, “It was a pleasure but–” she started before seeing that there was a flier in her pocket that she had which interested her, “Speed Dating! Meet people near you!” It had said, “What is this?” she had asked of the woman as Don had looked at is as well, “That?” Casey had said, “It’s a speed dating group and–” “What is Speed Dating?” Thula had asked.

That made Casey look towards her in surprise,  “Seriously?” she had asked her, “It’s a way for people to meet others.” she had explained, making Thula curious, “When is this?” she had asked, making Casey look confused, “Tonight… it’s at the rec center.” she had said, making Thula interested as she had written her number on the flier before giving it back, “Contact me when it is happening.” she had told Casey.

She look at her, a bit surprised by that as Thula went and walked away, “Sorry about her,” Don told Casey, “She can be a bit blunt.” he said before and running after her, making Casey curious as she looked down at the number, knowing that she was going to crash into two of them, the way that she was acting, it had made Casey curious as she had went and typed the number down.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula and Don had went and found themselves back on their floor, “I’ve gotta ask,” Don said to her, “The taxi, you moved it?” he had asked of her to which Thula had shrugged, “I didn’t feel in the mood to ‘survive’ a car crash.” she had said, opening her door with Don following in, “Plus your Earth tour guide would be dead too.” Don said, Thula shrugging at that as he went to sit on the couch.

“So, you don’t have speed dating where you’re from?” Don had asked, making Thula sigh as she had went and searched through the wardrobe that she had amassed, “The closest thing we have is winning your mate in combat.” Thula had told Don, making him groan, “That sounds like Amazonia,” he had told her, “Only it’s between females only for males they want.” he told Thula.

The Viltrumite had shrugged at that, showing him a green dress and a dark gray blouse with white slacks, “The blouse and slacks.” Don told her, “So, what’re you looking for?” Don had asked her, figuring she wouldn’t care, “What do you mean?” Thula had asked of him, “I mean are you looking for brains, looks, blonde, red head, healthy or don’t care?” he said, curious.

“It’s just breeding,” Thula had said towards the Amazonian, “The most I’m looking for is someone who won’t bore me.” Thula had told him as she had went to her room to change, “So… funny?” Don had asked, “Funny people are annoying, I prefer amusing.” she had said before there was an alert on her laptop, “Hey, your buyer is calling.” he had said to her, making the Alien warrior groan.

She had went and checked, Thula had picked up a occupation, a photographer, it was an interest that Bekka, her… stepmother, had encouraged in her, she had did as much when she was younger, before The Civil War, now she took a couple pics of The Guardians and other events that The humans ate up, able to get a few hundred per a photo of their currency that she used to her advantage.

Thula had went and uploaded her latest photographs, a fight that had happened between Yeti and The Giant, it was interesting and had some nice contrasts that made it quite valuable thanks to her flight and the camera she had decided to use on it as she had went and seen that her payment was transferred, good, that was good for a dinner or so as she had went and headed to get dressed.

It didn’t take long as Thula had went and gave a spin, Don clapping for her, “Nice! You’re going to make some lucky guy VERY happy.” Don had said to Thula who rolled her eyes at that, “Please, if they’re anything like the rest of the ‘men’ I’ve seen here, I’ll probably go home alone, again.” she had told Don who tsked, “Please, positivity is important, how do you think I escaped?” he had told her.

Thula had faked gag at that when she had checked the communication device she had, giving a mission report to Kregg on her plans of speed dating, Lucan was having an advantage in his occupation there, apparently status and wealth helping acquire mates, Anissa was struggling, no Male meeting her standards while The General was thriving on Earth it seemed.

As she had went through the reports and seeing the attempts at breeding that were going on, Thula had sighed, annoyed that she hadn’t found anyone yet, “Positivity.” Thula had said, making Don smile, “That’s the stuff!” he had told her, Thula had groaned at that as she had went and decided this one should be good enough, hopefully tonight she would find one that was amusing.

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Rec Center, Brooklyn

The two women had entered the building and looked around, “Hello there, Casey! And this must be our late entry, Thula!” an older woman had said, greeting her, “I’m surprised that Casey had brought a friend.” she had said, making the Viltrumite look to Casey, “Can we just get on with this?” Casey had asked of them as they had went and approached the tables, “Do you need an explanation?” the older woman asked.

Hearing that, she had shaken her head, “Casey had already explained.” Thula had said, looking around and seeing plenty of– Thula paused, it was a landscape portrait with a group of people from a more primitive civilization than Earth somehow, “Okay then, please pick a table and–” “That one.” Thula said, heading towards the one with the portrait, sitting down and claiming it.

Thula tuned all of the remaining conversation everyone was having before it had started, as it did, Thula had went and put on a smile like Don had recommended as the first, a warrior built man sat and smiled, “Wow! Can’t believe an angel fell down here tonight.”| The next was more weedy with a large coat, “H–Hi.” he stammered, “I– I– I–” he went as her smile got harder to hold.|A man in a suit was next.

“I can see your future,” he said with what must have been a seductive smile as her smile got smaller, “It has me with my arms wrapped around you.”|The next was an annoying blonde smoking something foul, “So… your place or mine?” he asked her as Thula tried to hold her head up with one hand,|Honestly she was bored out of her mind and was planning to leave this whole– “Wow, that portrait is beautiful.”

That had surprised Thula, making her look up, “What?” she asked, looking at the man, it was a bearded Ravenette, looking nervous at her reaction, “Sorry, it’s just that the photo behind you is incredible.” he had told her, making Thula nod at that, “It really is, I wonder where it was taken?” she asked, the two leaning to look at the plaque, “Huh, a time traveler.” she had said as they looked it over.

“That’s incredible!” Both said in unison before turning towards each other, a little surprised before nervously laughing, Thula a little surprised by that as he offered his hand, “Colin Malco.” he said to her, “Thula Conquest.” she said, shaking his hand, making him grin, “French?” he had asked of her, making Thula nod at that as they had watched the rest of them and their Speed Dating.

“I know this pub across the street,” Colin said, “This might be forward but–” “Yes.” Thula said, “I just need to tell the woman I came with.” Thula said, getting up to do as much, Colin taking a nervous swig of his water as Thula returned, “Shall we?” she had asked as the two of them had stood up to go and actually talk now instead of this speed dating as Thula hoped this would be a success.

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The Sleeping Cyclops, Brooklyn

Thula and Colin were both at the counter, both toasting each other and smiling as they did, Colin ordering a pair of ciders, “I didn’t know if you liked stronger stuff but this was always my favorite drink.” he had told her, making Thula curious as she took a sip, the beverage surprising her, “It’s fruity and bubbly.” Thula said, examining the remaining amount, “I’m sorry,” he said, nervous, “I can just–” “No no.” Thula said.

“I like it.” She had told him, making him a little relieved as she started to fiddle with her braid, “So, I know the other guys at the event probably asked this already but why were you there?” he had asked, at that, she gave a look, “You first.” she said, wondering why people would do something like that, the people she was with were… she was curious on why he was there.

At that Colin sighed, “I’m a Anthropologist,” he said, seeing her reaction, he clarified, “I study civilizations and societies culture.” he had told her, “And I usually work at The Pratt Institute, but there was this one person that had me study this alien species.” he had told her, making Thula curious, “Oh?” she had said, “Yeah, so like always, I get buried in my work, burning the midnight oil,” he had told her.

“Until a colleague of mine had found me passed out and starving in my office.” he had told her, “Turns out I almost worked myself to death!” he said, laughing nervously before seeing that she had smirked at that, “Anyways, my friend stole my office key and would return it until I had went on that.” he had said to her, “You don’t get around much.” Thula had said to him, making Colin blush.

“Yeah, the closest female interaction I have is with my family.” he had said to her to which Thula laughed, “That sounds just like my brother Conor!” she had told him and he smiled, “You have a brother?” he had asked her, “I had four brothers and four sisters.” Thula had told him and hearing that, the human lost his smile, “HAD?” he had asked of her, “Had.” Thula had said to him.

There was a tense silence before Colin spoke again, “Your mom and dad must have been VERY loving.” he said, making Thula laugh, “Three wives, I’m the only one from number two.” she had said making him whistle at that, “So why’re you here, is dad hounding you to find someone?” he had asked, “Nope, dead too.” Thula had said to him, “Oh…” Colin said, feeling awkward now.

“Well that’s awkward,” he said, making Thula realize what was going to happen, “I’m so sorry that–” “Do you want to sleep with me?” She asked, making him look to her, “What?” he had asked, surprised, “Do you, want to sleep with me?” she had asked of him, getting up and getting into his personal space, “Um… Well… you’re very–” “Answer the question, first thought.” She had told him.

Hearing that, Colin had nodded at that, “Good then,” Thula said, “Come along.” she had said to him, and for a moment, he just looked in shock, “You are one lucky man.” the bartender who was watching said to him and Colin wasn’t exactly sure as he had went and did as much, Thula turning and smiling towards him as they had went and used a taxi to get them to her residence.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn, The Next Day

Colin had woken up, or, he wasn’t shocked anymore at what he had just went through hen he had heard the sound of another outside of the room, making him get up, a little nervous now as he had seen that Thula was in the kitchen preparing a drink, “So… that was… intense.” he had said to her, making Thula shrug at that, “It was… nice.” she had said, making him worry.

“Nice as in nice or nice as in you’ve had better?” he had asked her, “It was… nice, where I’m from, it’s usually a fight, it is rough and messy and bloody.” she had said, shocking Colin at that, “This was gentle, nice, I liked it.” Thula had said to him as she had taken a sip, “Oh,” he had said before finding his clothes, “Thank you.” he had said as she had offered a cup.

“Now then,” Thula told him, “I will be leaving in a five minutes,” she said, “My neighbor knows you are here, please do not stay long.” she said, already in a new outfit, leaving with Colin following to see Don there smiling, “Finally,” Don said, “I thought you were just all talk.” he had said towards her which made Colin look in confusion while Thula had headed towards the elevator.

“All talk?” Colin had asked of Don, “She’s picky.” he had said towards Colin, “So whatever you did, must have really impressed her.” he had said, making Colin look at her again while Thula had checked her phone before swearing and walking, “Why’s she so anxious?” Colin asked, “If she told us, she’d have to kill us.” Don said, and neither one was sure if he was joking or not.

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Above The Cloud Cover, North Carolina

Thula was there like she had been instructed with Kregg there, “We have a incursion coming in,” The General had said, “Deal with them before they reach the moon.” he had said to her as The Viltrumite woman had nodded towards him, putting the mask of the suit on, “You look satisfied.” Kregg said, making her glare towards him as she got in her suit and flew up.

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Space, Beyond The Moon

They were Loriax, a race that had once been a part of The Viltrumite Empire, subjugated, enslaved, and now they had fled, now The Viltrumites were here, trying to shore up their numbers, this was the perfect and only chance for them to wipe out the species, “Prepare Warheads.” the General had said to them, they had went and did so, their systems engaging when there was a warning.

“Sir! A lone vessel is approaching us!” the generals officer said, “Their Warship?” he had asked, “No sir.” The officer said, working his six arms to get a better reading, it appears to be a single entity.” he said, the general leaning in to try and see it before noticing it, “It’s a Viltrumite.” he sai as all of a sudden, it had stopped in front of their viewing screen, right before them.

It was a entity, made out of stars with pure white eyes, a long braid with a blade at the end of it as the being spoke, “We left you alive when we abandoned your planet,” The being said, using the telepathic comm, “You will not receive that mercy twice.” She had said before barreling forward, piercing their bridge, they were all pulled out in a vacuum, silently screaming as the enemy continued to fly through their ship.

The Loriax were thinking that they would run again, but they didn’t, they wouldn’t, as Thula, the damaged stealth suit she had won off of a Coalition member, The Viltrumite making sure it was stuck on her favorite constellation, looked at the wreckage, she had planned to throw it and their remains to the asteroid belt, as she did, her mind kept coming back to the nervous man that she had met.

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

As Nolan and Cecil had walked through the building, The Viltrumite had seen how people were scared, were terrified of him, “I really can’t stay here, can I?” Nolan had asked, “I think it would be better if you didn’t.” Cecil had said as they had went and headed towards a room, “So, Exile is it?” he had asked of Cecil, “Looks like it,” Cecil had said toward him as he had went and opened up a screen.

“So, there are Thirty Seven Viltrumites on our planet, walking around and looking for some strange?” Cecil had asked of him, “That’s the case, as long as we don’t try and stop them, they won’t destroy your planet.” Nolan had said, hearing that, he had sighed, “Do you have any visuals on them?” Cecil asked, “Just so that we can make sure that we don’t do anything by accident?” he had asked.

At that, Nola had went and revealed a flashdrive that he was given, “This is data on every member of The Empire still alive that we could gather,” Nolan had said, plugging it in and that was when it revealed their faces, their names, habits and their means of attack, “So, we have a Viltrumite registry.” Cecil had said towards him which was when he continued, “Treat them like Bears.” Nolan said.

“Don’t screw with them or their cubs and they won’t maul your planet to death.” he had warned of Cecil who nodded at that, “Thanks, Nolan,” The GDA Director had said towards him, “We’ll make sure to give them a wide ass berth.” he had said towards The Viltrumite who had nodded, glad that he was taking them as seriously as he had done Nolan in the past, the two nodding before Omni–Man went to leave.

"Before you leave, do you know who this is?" Cecil asked, making Nolan look to see the image of a woman made of star fighting an alien, "She popped up two weeks ago and we want to be sure–" "That's Thula." Nolan told Cecil, "Wh– Who? How do you know?" He asked his friend, "That braid, she's the only one that has one, and two weeks ago the Viltrumites came here." Nolan said.

"So she's dangerous?" Cecil asked, "No doubt." Nolan said, "But if she's playing hero, Thragg must have ordered her." He told them, "How so?" Cecil asked, "Because Thula's the one you send to do a job and not get caught," Nolan explained to him, “So black ops.” Cecil said, “Kind of.” Nollan said, “Do you remember Conquest?” Nolan had said, Cecil remembered that fuckup he had.

“He trained her and her siblings to be some of the most dangerous warriors of their time.” Nolan had said towards him, “Well she’s playing superhero.” Cecil had told Nolan, showing images of her in the star suit attacking aliens and others that came from the stars, “The papers are calling her Stardust.” he had said, hearing that, Nolan figured what was happening, “She’s the Guard Dog.” he told his Human Friend.

“Protecting Viltrumite interests?” Cecil had asked and hearing that, Nolan had nodded at that, “She’s the least volatile,” he had told her, “She’ll follow orders and play The new Omni–Man.” he had said, making Cecil sigh, “I’ll let the others know, stay cautious but don’t let them know anything.” he had said towards Nolan who nodded, “Now, let’s get started on what we do now.” he started for him.

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Brooklyn, New York

Thula was groaning, rubbing her temples at the long time it had taken her to move all of those remains into the asteroid field, she really needed that liquidated bean that people seemed to enjoy here when she had seen that Casey was approaching, “Thula!” she had said, happy, “How was Colin?” she had asked of The Viltrumite, making her rub her temples harder, “You know him?” she had asked.

“Sure I do,” Casey said, “I was the one that had forced him into it.” she had said with an eyebrow wiggle at that, making Thula just roll her eyes as she had taken her coffee black, “He was nice.” Thula had said, “Nice as in–?” “Nice as in nice.” Thula had said towards him as The Viltrumite had went and chugged it, surprising her at how she had just downed it, “So, you mind if I give him your number?” she asked.

That made Thula pause, looking towards her in confusion, “Why?” she had asked of Casey, “You know, you liked it, so maybe you might want a repeat after a date?” Casey had asked, “That is…” Thula started when she had quirked her head, her lips turning into a small smile, “What?” Casey had asked, “Oh, just an argument between one of my associates and his lover.” she said, glad he forgot to turn off his comm.

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NYC, New York

“No!” Miranda had said towards him, “If you’re going to be seeing other women you can go to Hell!” she had shouted, throwing her lamp towards him, making Lucan grab it, trying to stay calm of her, “So… I cannot here?” Lucan had asked of her, seeing her tears, her pain, her anger, “Did your mother raise you to think like that?” she had asked, angry at him, “No, she taught me empathy before she died.” Lucan said,

That made Miranda pause, “Would she have hurt your father like that?” She had asked of him, hearing that, Lucan had shaken his head at that, “So, no other women?” Miranda had said towards him, “Understood.” he had told her, “No one else.” he had said to her, seeming to satisfy her a little as they both went and sat down for breakfast, as they did, Miranda asked a question, “So, your mother died?” she asked.

“Mother and Father.” Lucan had said to her, as they went back to breakfast, “Where I’m from there was… there was a Civil War.” he had said towards her, “My parents were on one faction, their side had lost, and when they did, the other faction came to our home, they were going to kill all three of us, so my parents gave me a choice.” he had told her, “Either we all died, or just them.” he had said.

Miranda had gasped them, tears coming now as she had went and looked towards his somber face, not crying, not in grief, it was as if he was remembering a sad story instead, “I’m sorry that happened.” she had said towards him, “There is nothing much to say.” he had told her, “They live as long as I remember them.” He had said to her, closing the statement for now at least.

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Brooklyn, New York

Thula had sighed at that, taking a sip, so that was how Lucan had survived, she knew that he was… not the average warrior, but to think that was how it happened, Thula would remember that for later as she had seen Casey, “So, can I give him your number?” she had asked of The Viltrumite, at that, she had went and waved it off, “Go ahead, he’ll be interesting for later.” she had said, making Casey grin, “He’ll like that.” she had said, making Thula shrug as they continued.

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The Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Colin was reading over the new information that he had on the alien species, it was interesting, they seemed to have a Meritocratic Society, the strongest of their people would become the higher in rank, at least, that’s what is was like until their Emperor came in, as he was reading it over, there was a noise, making him see his phone was being called by Casey, “Hey, Casey.” he said.

“So… Thula said yes!” She said to him, “Yes on what?” he had asked her, “That I could give her your number, duh!” She had told him, “Oh, oh!” He had said, liking that she would do that, “Yeah, apparently you were nice!” She said, the sound making him know that she was smirking, “Okay, thanks, if you can just–” “Hold it until the three day rule happens, sure!” She told him.

He had sighed at that towards his old college friend, “Seriously?” he had said towards him, “Yes! Because you have a habit of jumping the gun!” She had told him, making Colin sigh at that, disliking it, “Fine, I’ll follow your advice, no calling her until three days.” he had said towards her, “Good,” Casey said, “I’m still not letting you have her number now.” She told him while he laughed and got back to work.

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Brooklyn, New York

Thula was continuing her walk, looking over the people that were there and looking over them for potential mates when she had seen a bar that looked interesting, she had went and headed towards the club in question as she had went and entered, the bouncer smiling at the sight of her as she had entered, looking around before she had seen the dance floor.

Thula had went and started to dance with the others, moving with the floor, closing her eyes as she did so before feeling that there was someone behind her, making Thula open her eyes and turn to see that there was a man, he was fine for a physical specimen, but his eyes, they didn’t remind her of Colin, they reminded her of the other men from that Speed Dating event.

But she was bored and mentality didn’t matter as she grabbed him by the collar, “Your place or mine?” she had asked, making him smile as she had dragged him by his collar, the two of them heading out and him smiling, usually she liked to wait, but Thula was a bit impatient when they had headed towards his address as they did as much, a voice had spoken up, “Thula?” Colin said, making her turn.

“Hello, Colin.” Thula had said to him, surprising him while her latest catch watched confused, “What’s going on? He your boyfriend?” The man said, “No,” Thula said, “It’s good to see you, Colin.” She had told him, “So I take it I was a one time fling?” he had asked of her, making Thula nod, “Yes, and I would love to repeat the experience.” Thula had told him, “That’s why I was hoping you would call.”

“You wanted me to call?” he had asked, “Yes, it’s why I gave Casey permission to give it to you, I thought you would contact me as soon as you had time.” she had said, “Wait, so you don’t believe in The Three Day Rule?” he had asked of her and hearing that, the man she was going to take spoke, “So are we gonna screw or what?” he had asked as Thula had focused on Colin, the more interesting of the two.

“What ‘Three Day Rule’?” she had said, making the man roll his eyes, “Tease.” he said, walking away from the pair, “Nothing.” Colin said, happy now, “Do you want to get a drink again?” he had asked her, “Sleeping Cyclops?” she had asked of him, “I got a tab there so why not.” he had said, making Thula smile towards him as the pair of them had went and walked towards The Pub.

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The Sleeping Cyclops, Brooklyn

The two of them had went and gotten a booth as they had sat across from each other, “So… we’re not dating?” Colin had asked her, “No, we’re not.” She had said towards him, “What even is dating?” she had asked of him, making Colin look towards him in confusion, “You don’t?” he had asked her in confusion, “Yes, where I’m from, you fight, you win, you breed, if you want to stay after that, good for you.” she said.

Colin’s face had twitched after hearing that, making Thula curious, watching him before she had went and taken a sip from her cider, “So what exactly is dating?” she had asked of him, deciding to ignore it for now which he had acted on, “It’s when you share food, go on events with each other, and when you’re in a good mood, that’s when you… breed.” he had said towards her, Thula nodding at this.

“Very well then, let’s go on one.” she had said towards him, making him smile, “Isn’t this a date?” he had said, making Thula look around, “So this is a Date.” she had said towards him, “It’s… nice.” she had said to him making Colin smile at that when all of a sudden, he had gotten a call, “Ah, one sec.” Colin said, getting up to answer the phone, “Hello sir, how can–” “Put Thula on the phone.” Cecil said.

That made him pause, “Sir?” he had said before going and handing the phone over to her, “Hello?” she had asked, “My name is Cecil Steadman, and I know you’re a Viltrumite.” He had said, making Thula tense, “And?” she had asked him, “And nothing, you’re monitored, we’re watching your movements, the moment you murder a human, the moment you try what Nolan did, we’ll kill you.”

Thula looked to Colin who was just confused, “I assume this is a courtesy call because of THAT.” she had said, “Yes, and also a little way to let you know that we’re friendly as long as you don’t try anything.” He had warned, “And Colin is what? A spy?” she had asked, making Colin look surprised, “Just an anthropologist that had the unfortunate chance of meeting you.”

“Understood.” she had told him and hearing that, the man had looked to her, “Just remember, the less who know the better.” She had said to Cecil, listening a bit before giving the phone back to Colin, “What–?” “Miss Stardust is needed, she’ll have to head somewhere now.” Cecil said, Colin looked to her, “You’re–?” “Yep, I’ll be back in a minute.” she told him, walking away to change and deal with the Devil.

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

Cecil was waiting on the roof as she had landed, “So, you’re the planet's guardian?” Thula had asked, “I’m the Devil they know.” he had said, “So, you’re The Viltrumites Cleaner.” Cecil had said, “What is it you want?” she had asked of Cecil, “I want you to let your people know that we’re watching your people, that we’re watching you all and if you try anything at all–” “Stop.” Thula said.

“Your planet has barely survived two Viltrumite duels against each other, they’ve decimated your planet, you’ve bareilly survived two with a pair each, imagine what would happen with Thirty Seven furious Viltrumites ready to destroy your world?” she had asked of Cecil who had glared back at her, “You stay on your side, I will stay on mine.” Cecil had warned, Thula nodded in return at that.

The two of them glaring at each other now, “One slip up, and I’ll make sure that you’re extinct before our planet is dead.” he had told her, making the two of them look at each other, “If I didn’t think you’d kill me, I’d mount you on this ceiling.” she had told him, surprising Cecil as she had went and flown away, making him surprised before going to see how their spyware was working.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

The Viltrumite woman had went and headed towards the apartment that she had claimed as hers, landing there to find Don sitting on her couch looking bored and a little sad, “So, your latest Conquest was a dud?” he had asked of her, “Maybe, I went on a date with Colin before his employer had called me.” she had said, making him pause, “His employer?” he had asked her.

“Government type, probably already monitoring us.” she had told him, making Don sigh as he had went and pulling out a bit of Amazonian tech, “Here.” he had said to her, a bracelet of some interesting design, “I used this to get past the Amazonian defenses from my home.” he told her, “This messes with most surveillance tech.” he had told her, making the alien amazed.

“Thank you, this is–” “A gift.” Don said, “I’m your guide to Earth after all.” he had told her, making Thula smile towards him, “You remind me of this vassal my father had when I was in my fifties.” she had told him, “He was quick with a smile and with a knife, the blade actually was made from his bones.” she told him, “That’s… comforting.” he told her, “My eldest brother, Willum, loved him and he him.” she said.

“He was always providing us with weapons to compensate when our own strength could not match an enemy, and we would burn the world for him.” She said, “And the point being…?” he had asked of The Viltrumite, “We’re allies, and if anyone attempts to harm you, they will have to deal with me.” she had said, making him surprised, “Wow,” he had said.

“That is… the nicest thing that anyone has ever said to me.” he had told her and hearing that, they looked at each other before there was a noise, the sound of a a knocking, curious Thula had gotten up and walked to the door, opening it to see that there was none other than Anissa, “Anissa–” Thula started before the other Viltrumite woman had went and walked in, “Please, come in.” she said.

“Hey Thula, what’s–?” Don said, getting up, “Is this what you’re mating with?” Anissa had asked of her, surprising Don, “No, he’s gay, he’s more of my guide since he isn’t native here also.” she had told Anissa, surprising her, “Should I be–?” “Yes.” Anissa said, “I want opinions.” Anissa said as Thula pointed to the wine, her guests liked it but she never understood the desire for the taste.

As she went there, Thula went to Don and leaned close, “Careful, she’s what you’d call… a black widow.” Thula said, surprising Don, “She killed her husband?” he had nearly screamed before catching himself, “Husbands,” Thula said, “The province she was from believed in the old way of divorce, “If you wanted to leave, you had to fight and if you’re unlucky, die.” she had told him, “And she always wanted out.”

Don had gulped as she had returned to them, “So… what’s the problem?” he had asked of her as they sat on Thula’s couch, “The problem is that there are no men that I prefer n this planet.” she had said, “Well, what’re you looking for?” Don had asked, “Strong.” Anissa had told him, “Submissive, I need good genes but not someone that will try to divorce me.” Anissa had said.

“Oh, so you’re looking for an Adonis that likes to be under foot,” Don said, Thula knowing he had a dirtier way of saying it in his mind, “That shouldn’t be too–” “Every one that I try ends up with a broken pelvis before I can complete and sometimes I just get a serial killer.” Aniss said, shocking one of them, “How many?” Thula asked, “Three, you?” Anissa asked, “Seven.” she said, surprising Don.

“Seriously?” Don asked in shock, “Yes, they either try to use my hair to kill me or want to use it for the prequel.” she said, making Anissa sigh, “That is why I say to keep your hair short.” she had said towards the other woman, “Never,” Thula said, “Bekka taught me how to.” she had told Anissa, that had made the other Viltrumite give a look towards her, “So, any advice on mates?” Anissa asked and they provided.

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The Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Colin was back in his office, the events there had made him internally smile as he had started to think on something, he had wondered what his boss was saying when there was a flash, making him turn to see that his employer, Mr. Stedman, “Mr.Stedman! How can I–?” “I’m increasing your access on the species.” he had told The professor, giving him a less censored version of the file, it had the planet and the name.

“Viltrumite?” Colin had asked of Cecil, “Like Omni–Man?” he had said to him, “Exactly, and Omni–Man was one of the nice ones.” he had told Colin, making him gulp, “I need you to find out everything that you can about the species, every detail, every weakness, any scrap that you can find about them, we need to know.” Cecil had said, at that, Colin had nodded.

“Good man.” Cecil had said towards him, “What about Thula?” he had asked of Cecil, making him look towards the man, “You know her, is she an alien or–?” “That’s classified.” Cecil had said, “All you need to know is that she’s not our enemy right now.” he had said before vanishing, at that, Colin got worried and a little confused as he vanished, the man getting to work again, wondering what his mystery woman was.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Moon

Thragg had looked at a file that he had, it was about the recent progress of his people, all of them spread out on the planet, there was a note about Lucan and his mate, but other than that, things were progressing well, it was good, it meant that The Viltrum Empire would be able to flourish as they once were, thinking on that, he had smiled at the thought when a Green Portal had appeared.

Thragg was at attention, ready to fight already as two warriors in Black Viltrumite uniforms had appeared, both of them ready for an attack as Thragg had charged towards them, about to attack when the larger of the two had kneeled, “Greetings, Regent Thragg.” he had said in a familiar voice, “We are here because a criminal has come to your universe.” he told him.

Thragg had paused at that, glaring at the two, “Remove your masks.” he had said, watching the male and female as they had went and did as much, one of them a ghost while the other was unfamiliar, “Have you seen this man?” The female said, revealing the image of the man on a holo, making him curious, “No.” he said, wondering what exactly was going on when the man had knocked him out cold.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula was watching as Colin had worked making food in her kitchen, she liked that, watching him as he had made her food, she had loved it, as they had went on with this, Colin had spoke up, “So, you’re not very sociable.” he had said, making Thula raise in eyebrow, “Careful now.” she had said, “I’m just saying, you always seem to be talking to either Don or Casey, nobody else.” he had told her.

“I talk to other people.” she had told him, “Waiters, Cashiers, and your boss don’t count.” he had told her, making her glare, “I talk to more than that!” she said, a little hurt, “I talk to–” she had started before there was a blank in her head, “I talk to…” she went, grasping for one while his smile as he had handed her a cup of joe to enjoy as she had waited for the breakfast that he was preparing.

“So you don’t have any friends besides Don and Casey?” Colin jokingly asked, making Thula shrug as she sipped her coffee, “I have a few colleagues,” she had told him, “I wouldn’t call them friends though.” she had said, making Colin chuckle, “Really? Who?” he had asked her as there was a knock on her balcony window, making her cautious as she went and opened it.

That was when she had seen that it was Thragg who was looking angry, “Colin, go into my bedroom, stay in there until I come in get you.” she said, surprising him at that, “Thula–?” “Go.” she said, going and heading towards the door, opening it to reveal a Thragg that had a slight bruise on his face as he had entered, “Is that Human a problem?” Thragg said, “He’s tamed.” She told the Grand Regent.

“How amy I assist you?” Thula had asked him, hearing that, The Grand Regent glared at the food, how she had blended in so easily, it had angered him a small amount at that as he had spoken up, “We have an incursion.” he had told her, making Thula pause, she remembered The Incursions, when they had attempted to shore up their numbers by finding others from different universes.

But they were too dangerous or unpredictable, there were even ones where The Viltrumites were heroic forces that they had to slaughter, since then, Incursions had been forbidden, “Shall I kill them?” Thula had asked, “No.” Thragg said, “They are hunting a criminal that came here, “Find them, find the criminal, and get them out of here as fast as you can.” he had told her.

Hearing that, Thula had nodded towards that, Thragg had went and flown out, letting her have her pet for now while she had went and gotten her outfit on before remembering that Colin was still in her room, remembering that, she had put her clothes on top before opening the door, “You’re good now.” she had told him, making Colin confused, “Who was that?” he had asked her.

“My other boss.” Thula had told him, “Now, I need to go and do something for him, here’s a key, lock up when you leave, please.” she had told him, hearing that, Colin was amazed, looking at the key in his hand as she had flown out, confusing him, “Isn’t that a bit too fast?” he said to no one, wondering where exactly she was going, more importantly, where she had disappeared to in the first place.

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NYC, New York

Thula had started with NYC, she checked and it seemed that extraterrestrials seemed to like coming here, as Thula had flown over the location, she had started to think on her next move, if they were hunting a criminal, than the criminal would try and blend into the environment when there was a tap on her shoulder, making her turn to see what she assumed was one of the Incursion targets.

“Greetings, little one.” the big man said, wearing a black version of The Viltrumite uniform with a mask covering his features, Thula had her fists up, “You will show me to the others.” she said, unaware that the female was watching her and seeing that there was a braid that she had recognized since she was a child as the giant had went and went to punch her when Thula dropped.

She she had stopped herself, Thula took her braid and threw her blade, nearly getting the man who had went and chuckled at that, “Well played,” he said, “You nearly gutted me like The Little Viper that you are.” he had said to her, making Thula snarl towards him as she had went and launched herself to him, going and hitting him by the jaw that made him spin backwards before stopping himself.

The two of them glared at each other, the two of them staying above the clouds, “Well then, shall we do one final charge?” he had asked and hearing that, Thula nodded, taking her mask off and glaring, which was when the woman saw her face, making her panic as they went and charged at each other, she went and moved as fast as she could to stop them.

“Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!” The second of these armored beings had appeared, stopping the pair from attacking each other as the smaller of the two had turned towards her, “Is it really you?” she had asked, making Thula cautious as she had torn off the rest of her mask off, “Who the hell are you?” she had asked, glad that they were above human sight right now.

“We’re Viltrumites from another dimension,” she had told Thula, “On our Earth, I go by the name Unstoppable,” she had said, removing her helmet to reveal a head of black hair in two short braids, “But my birth name is Andrea Malco.” she said as the larger of the two removed his own to reveal her fathers face, "Hello, Little Viper." he had said, leaving Thula five kinds of surprised.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

"Yeah, you were sent here to Earth." Andrea told Thula as Con– Conor had walked through her apartment, "Nolan was sent to Earth here." Thula told them, surprising the two, "Nolan, Really?" Andrea asked of her, “I can’t imagine mister big time as an Omni–Man!” she had said to her, making Thula surprised at that, “Yes, apparently it’s the reason that he had rebelled against us.” Thula told them.

That made Conor scoff, “Ha! Same thing happened on our Earth!” he told her, “My Thula had rebelled, joining with Thaedus in The Viltrumite War.” he had said, making her glare, “I would never join that traitor! His assassination caused The Cull.” she had said towards them, “Yeah, I know.” The young woman called Andrea had said, “When I realized what he did, I couldn’t help him anymore.” Andrea said.

“So you betrayed me and joined The Empire?” The Viltrumite had asked, surprising both of them, “No, I abandoned Thaedus when his war cost me you and brought The Viltrumites to Earth.” she had told Thula, making her pause, “He’s alive in your universe? And I am dead?” she had asked them both, “Yes, Little Viper.” Conor said, “Thragg had gotten his hands and–”

“Ripped my head from my spine, right?” she had asked, “He did that to your Nolan?” Andrea had asked, “No, he did that to Thaedus.” she had said and hearing that, they both spoke in unison, “Good.” they had said as Conor had said something, “So I take it that he’s here?” Thula had asked of them, making both of them nod at that, “Great then, let’s get to work.” she had told them.

“Wait, we?” The alternate Viltrumite woman had asked, “Of course,” Thula had said to them, “What better way to keep track of you and to get vengeance for my alternate self?” she had said to them, hearing that, the pair of them had smiled at that as they had decided to go and fly off, “So then, where could your Thaedus be?” she had asked of the two of them.

“Most likely, he will be attempting to steal a ship to his government on this planet.” Conor had said as they had flown, “But there are none here, I should know, I checked.” Thula had told them, “Then he will most likely acquire some survival gear before heading to the nearest most advanced planet here, or he’ll find a teleporter.” She had told them before cussing in anger.

“Cecil.” Andrea said, “He’ll try to overhaul it and get the machine working.” Andrea had said, that had made her groan at that when she had pulled out her phone, “Colin?” she said, surprising them both, “I need the number for your boss, it’s important.” she had told him, “Why do you–?” “People could die! I need it.” she had said, hearing that, Colin responded, “I’ll text you the number.” He said, giving it to her, “Thank you, Colin, I owe you… date.” she said before hanging it up.

As she did and got the needed information, Andrea spoke, "So you two are dating?” Andrea had asked of her, “I am, what’s it to you?” Thula asked, “Oh, not much.” she said, My brother Conor would like to hear that.” she said, “Conor?” Thula had asked, “Yep, he’s Omni–Man on our Earth.” she said as they headed to The Pentagon to try and stop whatever this was from becoming a tragedy.

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

Cecil Steadman was watching as he saw that a Viltrumite was ripping through the walls and as they had went and tried to stop him, The Reanimen were about to be utilized when there was a new noise with Stardust and two men in black approaching “He one of yours?” Cecil asked, “One of theirs.” Thula had told them before they had grabbed him, all three of them lifting the murderer into the air.

“Conquest!” Thaedus had snarled at him, “Conor! I gave up that name when your actions murdered my daughter!” he had said, the three of them going and tearing off his beard, “I JUST grew that back.” he had said and hearing that, the three of them had started to beat on him when Thula had accidentally broken something, a remote, that had made them her confused.

“What the hell was that?” Thula had asked, “You idiot!” Thaedus had asked, throwing Conor and Andrea off of him, “Do you realize what you’ve done?!” he had demanded before seeing that the end of her braid was behind him, making Thaedus turn before seeing Andrea there holding her braid, she had went and slashed his throat, but he only snarled before he covered his throat and ran.

They had glared at his retreating form when there was noise, “What the Hell is going on?!” The human Cecil had asked, “An incursion.” she had told Thaedus, “Our territory, not yours.” she said before the three of them had went and flew at a breakneck pace towards the location that Thaedus had gone, making Cecil more angry, “What the FUCK!” he shouted in anger at the crazy that had happened.

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Tech Jacket Satellite, Earth’s Exosphere

Thaedus was sitting on the top of the Satellite, there were Viltrumites here too, and unlike his Universe, it seemed that Thula would not be helpful, that would be a problem when he had seen that there was a person approaching, “Yo.” a boy said on his mental comm, “I don’t know if you’re a clone, an imposter, or beards are in for Old Viltrumites, but get off.” he said.

“A Geldarian? No… Zack Thompson, of course.” Thaedus had said, “I need your assist–” He started before The three of them had grabbed him, making Tech Jacket confused, “What the–?” he had started before realizing that it was a problem that he didn’t need to worry about and instead he had went and headed back inside, sending a call to Earth to hopefully deal with whatever it was.

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Sahara Desert, Morocco

They had went and crashed into the desert, a crater being made while the three of them started to beat him more and more and more as Thaedus had went and punched Andrea off and then went and headbutted Conor before glaring towards Thula, “Traitor!” Thula said, “I was about to say the same thing.” she said before pulling out her blade and stabbing him in the chest.

She had went and stabbed him once, twice, three times as he had tried to strangle here which was when Conor had came and punched him in the skull, smashing it into jelly and making him body spasm into death, that had made them stop, the three of them panting as they looked at him, all of them standing up now and looking down at the corpse, “Is he the only one?” Thula had asked them.

“Yeah, he was basically solo after Thragg caught him.” Andrea had said when there was a noise, “What the Fuck is going on?” Invincible had asked, making the three turn which was when he tensed, “Conquest?” he had asked, scared at the sight, “Who the Hell are you?” Andrea asked of him, “This is Mark Grayson, Invincible, son of Nolan and the murderer of Conquest.” she had told them.

That made Andrea angry, “You did what?!” she had demanded, flying forward to attack him, “Unstoppable!” Conor had said, making her pause, about to attack but stopped herself, “You’re lucky.” Andrea had said as she had went and flown back to them, “We have the escapee, thank you for your assistance.” she had told Thula who had went and nodded at that.

“Then please, bring him back and remember the agreement that we have.” she had said and hearing that, Andrea tensed before going and hugging her mothers counterpart, “I miss her, thank you for letting me do this.” Andrea said before there was a pull apart, Thula feeling a warm bubbly feeling in her abdominal region as the two of them picked up the corpse and vanished.

Conor gibing her one last look, “Stay strong, Little Viper.” he had said towards her, making Thula smile underneath her mask as she had went and flown upwards, “We’re done, farewell.” she had told the hybrid, going and flying back home now, maybe to deal with whatever that feeling in her abdominal area was right now while Mark watched and with a glare had went to follow.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula had landed and started to undress, wearing a bra and underwear underneath the outfit, as she had just gotten the top half off, there was a voice, “What’re you doing?” Mark Grayson had asked, making Thula turn to see that the ½ Viltrumite was there and he was looking angry, good, she had went to the balcony, glad that it looked like she was wearing leggings right now.

“I’m making sure that our breeding ground is secure.” she had told the native, “So I was assigned to be a… hero, was it?” she had asked,knowing that it was, “So what, now that I know where you are, you’re going to go on the run or kill me?” he had asked, looking ready to fight her, but Thula didn’t see the point, she and the rest of them were being monitored anyways.

"I'm not going to fight you." Thula said, arms crossed as Invincible floated in front of her balcony, "I want to after what you did, but I'm not." She told him, surprising Mark Grayson, "If you were supposed to stay hidden, you shouldn't have used Conquest as your surname." He had told her, as if THAT was how he found her instead of just following her, making Thula sigh as she went to get a cup of tea for her to enjoy.

"I checked and Conquest is a Surname amongst your people, the ones from the France Country." Thula told him, "So it was coincidence if you found me that way." She said before taking a sip, "No, you picked it for a reason, why?" Mark asked her, confusing Thula, why did it matter that she chose– that was when she saw it, what he was really asking, he wanted to know if she planned to replace or avenge him.

Sighing, Thula put her cuppa down. "I chose that surname because that is what your people do." She said, "What?" He asked confused, making her cock her head to the side, "Doesn't a group of humans use their fathers name as their surname?" She had asked, shocking Mark, "Conquest was your…?" He asked, backing away a bit, “Father? Yes.” she said, walking inside.

Mark followed her then, “He raised me and my Eight Siblings.” Thula said, sitting down and watching him, taking a sip before taking the bottom half off, starting to make him uncomfortable, “He was the only family that I had left after The Scourge Virus, and now I’m alone.” she had said and hearing that, Mark looked confused at what to say as she undid her braid, putting the blade on the counter.

“Then how–?” he asked as she went and approached him, making Mark tense, unsure what she was going to do when the woman walk past, putting on a blouse now and buttoning it up before going and getting some jeans on, “That was an incursion, don’t worry, they’re rare and likely not to see another of Thaedus.” she had said towards him as she began to braid her hair.

“I won’t do anything against you, if you do nothing against me.” she said, going and getting her cuppa tea again, “Who knows, maybe you’ll see our side one day.” she had told him, keeping her eyes on him, “I… I…” he started, unsure what to do before going to leave, “You know where to find me.” she said before starting her report, her only question being that remote she broke, what was that?

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Traziac, The Viltrum System

They were shivering in the cold, there was an explosion that had made their prison move, it was the death of Viltrum, they were disheartened by this, all of them wishing for this to be a lie, that their captors would return and they would tell them that they would be forgiven, but there was nothing, nothing but silence and the screams of their prison guards as they had eaten them.

Then there was the beep, making the prisoners all cautious as they had noticed it, all of them had looked up and saw that the field that had kept them restrained here, all of them were cautious as the one that had claimed leadership of their group had went and flown upwards, even if this was a trick, there was no reason to live if their planet was gone, that EVERYTHING was gone.

The Viltrumite had flown upwards at a breakneck speed, watching as others had been electrocuted in a moment once the elevation was met, counting down, Five… Four… Three… Two… One… and that was when the leader had reached the altitude and had discovered that there was nothing, no barrier, no death, they were free, Thaedus had freed them! They were able to leave the planet.

“My fellow Prisoners!” She had shouted in her mind, “We are now free! Let us find our people and give them what they deserve!” The leader had said, hearing that, they had all cheered before flying upwards, they had been preparing for this for a long time and now that they had the ability to do so, they had taken the packs that they had and placed them in the vessels they had captured.

The farms that were built inside them were all ready and had the resources as their leader had entered the lead vessel, all of them nodding towards each other as their leader walked past them, heading towards a chair that their consort was at, “We await your command.” the consort had said, kneeling towards them, at that, The Leader of the Abject as they had called themselves, looked outward.

“Search for the nearest Viltrumite Warship, we will head towards their location, The Leader said, hearing that, one of them went and did as much, searching, searching, “Primus,” the navigator said, using their leaders old title, “There– There is only one.” he had said, making Primus scowl, “What?” They had asked, “There is only one online,’ he repeated, “All others are offline or destroyed.” he said.

Hearing that, Primus had nodded at that, “Then we will use the nearest planetoid, terraform and watch,” The Primus said, “When we understand the situation, that is when we will strike, they said, hearing that, the others had nodded and they had proceeded to set the coordinates for the location in question, all of them in agreement at this and what may happen next.

All of them were ‘traitors’ of The Viltrum Empire, The Primus of The Imperial Guard being sent there after the assassination of their Emperor Argall, giving Thragg a chance to become Grand Regent, now they were able to take their revenge, now they all had a chance to do as much, an army of the forgotten and forsaken were heading their way and they would show no mercy when they got there.

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Central Park, NYC

Thula was nervous, strange, she had never thought that Colin would convince her of this, it was a get together, Thula and a few others meeting up and showing their mates to each other was weird, most hid their mates to protect them from rivals that would want said mate or to kill any progeny that they would produce, but to think that humans had no fear of this.

“Come on, I want to meet these ‘colleagues’ of yours.” he had said towards her jokingly, not really believing it when Thula had seen the first of them, “Lucan!” she had shouted, waving her hand towards the fellow Viltrumite, he was there with a woman, Miranda, seeing that, Colin sighed before giving her a twenty, “Guess you weren’t lying.” she had said and hearing that, Thula had smirked.

The two of them went to go and greet the couple there, “Miranda, this is my colleague, Thula, and…?” “Colin Malco.” he had said with a smile, going and offering his hand, Lucan had taken and shaken it, “It is good to meet you, Colin.” he had said towards the human, “Now, where is Kregg and Anissa?” Lucan had asked of her, the two of them searching as the humans greeted each other.

“Miranda Dane, great to meet you.” she had said towards him, “Likewise,” he had said with a smile before there was a noise, making the two of them turn to see an angry looking woman approach, “Anissa.” Thula had said, greeting the woman with Lucan nodding, “You do not have a mate?” he had asked her, “None of them… I haven’t found one strong enough.” she had told them.

Thula and Luca were curious by this statement while they had heard a sound, the sound of a motorcycle engine, making them all turn to see that Kregg had come with a woman, “Anissa, Thula, Lucan.” Kregg had said, helping up the woman, “This is Marisol Colt.” he had told them, the woman nodding towards them as the four of them had went and approached each to her while the three had talked.

“Hello.” Marisol had said to them, “Hello there, nice to meet you.” Miranda had said as Colin had looked towards the others, “Any idea why they agreed to this?” he had asked them, making both shake their heads, “No clue, I didn’t even know Kregg had any friends that weren’t bikers.” Marisol had said as The Viltrumites had spoken to each other, “Why did you want this?” Anissa had asked.

“I didn’t, but my mate had wanted me to introduce my… colleagues.” she had told them, “And you three were the least likely to divulge the truth.” she had told them, making the group curious as they had watched the four, “So… do you have any idea where they’re from?” Colin had asked of them, Marisol spoke up, “Kregg said that he was from Eastern Europe.” She had told them.

“Wait–?” “Lucan said so too, apparently there was a Civil War there.” Miranda said, making Colin realize that neither one of them knew that they weren’t… normal, “Thula… said the same.” she had told them, feeling that it wasn’t his secret to tell them as the four of them had approached, “So,” Kregg said, “What does one do in these sort of festivities?” she asked, with the humans happy to explain.

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The four of them had no idea why this was what humans did, it was weird and made the Viltrumites confused, this was how the species had interacted, that had made the warrior race confused, how could they be fine with just all of these talking and drinking? It was all kinds of relaxing and strange at that, the four of them were being awkward and it made the three of them laugh at their awkwardness.

As they had finished up, Thula saw that there was a problem, the beeper that the Grand Regent had given to her had started to go off, making Thula look and see that there was coordinates, “I’m sorry, I’ve got to go for a minute.” she had said towards them and hearing that, the three of them had given a glare towards her, abandoning them like that, “Anissa, could you bring Colin home if I’m late?” she asked.

“What?” she had snarled before looking abc to them, seeing the group, she took a breath, “Alright.” She had said, at that, Thula gave a nod before going to Colin with a smile which surprised the others, “See you later.” she had told them, hearing that, the others had gotten confused while Thula had wondered what it was that had made this lates problem worth her attention.

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Ussuri Bay, Peter The Great Gulf

A pod had landed, shot down from the stars that had made the descent, as it had landed, the walls had went and opened up, from it, several observation drones had come out and started to fly around, starting to scan everywhere that was inside of there and making sure that the atmosphere was relatively safe for their creators when someone had flown down there.

Stardust had appeared, coming in and seeing the drones, she was shocked that there were Viltrumite Observation Drones there, one of them had came forward and started to scan her, “Viltrumite scanned, Subject; Thula, Daughter of Conquest and–” Thula had went and destroyed the device, knowing it’d send the data to whoever piloted it, and now that she destroyed one, the others would react.

“Hostile detected, begin containment protocols.” The drones said, cracking with electricity as they made a circle to surround her as Thula tore off her knife, making sure she had no metal on as they had created a containment field around her as there was a noise, one that made the Viltrumite look to see that there were a team of Heroes approaching the location, The Guardians of The Globe.

“Take care of those machines!” the one known as Black Samson said as he had destroyed one with a single punch, surprising her slightly as there were more that the warriors had started to attack, one of them a child, that had nearly made her scoff as Thula had taken her opening, shooting out and reattaching the blade to her throat as they had went and started to destroy them with The Guardians.

After they had finished up the destruction of the drones, Thula had knelt down to go and look them over, trying to see what kind of damage there was when one of them spoke up, “So, you’re Stardust, the alien?” Black Samson had said to her, “Who told you that?” she had asked of him, “The news think you’re one, any truth to that?” he asked, cautious, “You think I’m like Omni–Man.” Thula stated.

“Can you blame me?” he had asked her, sighing, Thula stood up and turned to answer, “Omni–Man was a Viltrumite, a member of a conquering warrior race that sent their scouts to soften a planet up before conquering it.” she had said, “I am a proud Hunter who doesn’t want fools like him to destroy my new home.” she had told him, “Or like whoever is using these Viltrumite Drones.” she said,

That had surprised them, “Wait, this was made by Omni–Man’s people?” another, one with a hammer had said, “Yes, but they haven’t used these in centuries, focusing more on brute strength and manpower.” she had said towards them, needing to send a report on this pod, if somebody had access to these, then there was a possibility that they had access to more dangerous resources as well.

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Traziacian Compound, Ceres

“We lost the signal, Primus.” their son had said, the news that had made the Primus curious, “Any leads on who it was?” they had asked, “All that we do know is that they were a Viltrumite.” their son had told the Primus and hearing that, the Primus had scowled in anger at that, “There is something, there was a partial genetic match to a Viltrumite warrior titled Conquest–” “Conquest?” Primus had said.

“Are you certain it was only a partial match?” they had asked of their son, “Yes, do you know of Conquest?” he had asked, “Yes,” Primus had said, “He was the mightiest warrior of our people, father of Five children that were as dangerous as him.” Primus had said and hearing that, their son had glared at the data, “Are they dangerous?” he had asked.

“They’re strong, but they are like any other Viltrumite, they can be killed.” The Primus said, “But try not to, Willum, Joden, Mikkel, Onaan and Thula are all assets that we can turn.” They had said as their mate had entered, “Weren’t there four made afterwards?” the mate had asked, “They may be more… difficult to control.” they had said, but if we can convince the elders, we can convince the others.” they said.

Their mate and their son had nodded at this, the two of them trusted The Primus in their thoughts, the Primus had helped them survive when they were abandoned, the Primus had helped them fashion this fleet, and The Primus had found The remainders of their people, and as they saw the Thirty Nine Viltrumites, now Thirty Eight, they knew that they would help, all Twenty Five of them.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Don and Casey were there with Colin, all of them and they were enjoying drinks, “So! You take Colin but not your best buddies to see your colleagues!” Casey had said, “Any I’d like?” Don asked, “Kregg and Lucan are straight, and none of the men who prefer men are unable to at this time.” she had told him, making Don sigh in frustration at that as Thula sat down.

“So, what were they like?” Casey had asked of Colin, “They were like Thula, except Anissa was grumpier, Lucan was sweeter and Kregg… there was just something was off, like he had a heart too big.” he had said. As if that would kind of explain it which didn’t really, at that, they had just started to talk more and more about the situation that they had found themselves while Thula smiled.

They were having such a lovely time, it was making her feel happy that she would be able to have something like this again, the three of them had reminded her of her siblings, minus Colin, she didn’t have issues that were THAT bad at the moment as the friend group had went and started to chat, thinking that there was plenty that they could talk about today.

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NYC, New York

The whole meeting was ridiculous! Anissa had no idea why they were so obsessed, it was mating! You just needed to find one and breed, Kregg was doing it right, the others though were being ridiculous with all of it, Thula cowing to her mate, Lucan focusing on one female, it had made Anissa  annoyed as she had headed towards the apartment that she owned.

Taking a breath, Aniss had went and walked up, bumping into her neighbor again, Scott Murphy, the chef, the always happy one, “Ah! Anissa…” he went before seeing her dour face, “What’s wrong?” he had asked her, but Anissa had ignored Scott, she always ignore Scott and he was always there, she had no idea why he even cared as she went to unlock her door.

That was when she saw that somebody ransacked her home, angering Anissa as she had went and searched for them, “Oh, that…” Scott had said, “Some boys came in looking for stuff to steal,” he said, “And you didn’t–?!” Anissa said in anger, turning towards him to see that he had her necklace with the symbol from each of her unions, all of them from one of her arranged husbands.

“I saw them running with your stuff, this was all I could get–” he had started as she went and took it, “It’s fine, this was the only thing in there that I cared about.” she had told him, “What do I owe you?” Anissa had asked, “Money, Br–” “What?” Scott asked, “I was just being a good neighbor.” he had told her, confusing and annoying her as she went and went back into her apartment to get things sorted.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Moon

Thula had finished up her report and saw that there was their Grand Regent, looking confused at the device, “We haven’t used these relics since the Prison was established.” he had said, making a gesture for one of their remaining servants to approach with a pad, “Here is the latest footage of the Prison.” they had said, the image being put up to the main screen.

They had seen that the Prison was empty, no skeletons from those that remained, some of the facilities were missing, they didn’t die or starve to death or kill each other, they had vanished, “Where are they?” Thragg had demanded as the servant had rewound the footage, “Th– There!” he had went, pointing towards a video from one of the satellite cameras that were there.

It had showed the retrofitted barracks there, the engines installed all started to activate and start to move them upwards, starting to leave, “How? I thought that the barrier’s lifespan would last another millennia?” he had asked of them, hearing that, he had pulled out the remote, “Thaedus.” Thula muttered, making Thragg look to her, “What did you say?” he had said.

“The Incursion criminal, he was Thedus, he had a remote identical to that, most likely, the signal was interpreted as that one and so…” she went, surprised at the fact, “These Viltrumites–” “Are all criminals that had been sterilized due to the radiation of the colony, they were deemed a threat to the Empire, they would rather raze the planet than allow us to shore up our numbers once more.” he had told her.

Thula had given a look, he was definitely hiding something, something that he didn’t want someone like her knowing, “Understood, may I have the roster of the prisoners?” she had asked of him, hearing that, Thragg had nodded, “Be careful, Torr is among them.” he had said, confusing Thula, “Who is Torr?” she had asked of him, “Someone dangerous, someone who was responsible for the loss of Thavia.”

Thula had cocked her head to the side, “Understood.” she had said, receiving the data of the Prison from the servant, already leading through it and seeing the list of them, Torr being a primary threat as well as one that was only called Primus, their name stricken from the record, a punishment for only those that had failed the The Empire greatly, which made her even more curious.

As Thula had went and walked away to go and fly back home, the sight had made Thragg look towards the action, taking a breath, he needed no traitors that were thereto ruin their mission, “Contact The General, we are going to need some eyes on Thula right now.” he had said, wanting this to go as efficiently as possible, not wanting things to go into mayhem just yet.

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Brooklyn, New York

Casey had been walking through the streets when she had noticed that there was a man that was talking to Colin, “Greetings, Colin.” the man had said, making Casey curious as she had approached them, “Hey, Colin! How’re things and who’s this?” she had asked with a grin, “Ah, an acquaintance of yours?” he had asked, looking to Colin and her as Casey had grinned.

“Oh, this is Casey, she’s the reason Thula and I met,” he said, making Lucan nod, “Ah, a Gene–Matcher.” he had said, confusing Casey and surprising Colin, “A what?” she had asked, “It’s–” “Someone that searches for the proper matches for families to breed the next generation.” Colin said, surprising Lucan, “You have something similar?” he had asked of her.

“No, but I’m working on a paper on a culture Thula told me about.” he had said, hearing that, Lucan had looked surprised, “Can you tell me more about this culture?” he had asked and hearing that, the man had shaken his head, “Sorry, can’t.” he had said towards them and hearing that, Lucan had gotten curious, Casey too as Lucan had nodded, “Understood.” he had lied, “Have a good day.” he had said to them.

That had made them curious while Casey looked to him, “So, what’s this mystery culture?” she had asked, making Colin a bit nervous now as he had looked around everywhere, “I think that–” he started before pausing, making Casey more curious, “What?” she asked, more and more curious as Colin considered what to say, “I think that there’re aliens here on Earth.” he had said.

That had surprised Casey before she had went and laughed, “Of course there are! I mean, look at Invincible!” she had said, slapping his back a bit hard, making him give a nervous chuckle towards her as he had decided to leave, “Yeah, thanks, Casey.” he had said, making the exit as he had realized that it was ridiculous to panic as they had split off with Casey losing her smile, a little worried now.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

The Viltrumite Woman had flown in and had seen that Don was there, “Why are you in my apartment?” she had asked him, “You have the better drinks.” he had said, making Thula nod at that as they had went and sat down, “So, what’s up?” he had asked her, making Thula shrug, “A drone from the Prisoners we left to die had landed in Russia.” she had said, making him look.

“What kind? I thought your people were near extinction/killed all your traitors?” he had asked her, “It was an old set up, before the Civil War.” she had told him, “They were all criminals that were left there to live out there without honor till the end of their days, not worth the ritual murder.” Thula had said, surprising Don at that, “So how many do you need to worry about?” he had asked her.

“There’s only a couple dozen there, but this one is the most dangerous.” she had said, showing an image of the one called Primus to him, making Don walk over and scan the image, “Wow, not much variation in your species.” he had said towards Thula who had went and shrugged at that, “My guess, the Virus had snuffed out most other demographics in our species.” she had told him as Casey entered.

“Thula, Colin knows you’re an alien!” she had shouted in fear, making Don look, but Thula wasn’t scared, “So?” she had asked, looking towards the woman, “He’s known since his boss called him.” Thula had said as Casey had seen the pictures, taking one of them, “Hey, is this that Thragg guy that Colin talked about?” she had asked of Thula.

That had made the Viltrumite give a look, “That is Torr, one of the most dangerous after Primus.” she had told Casey, “And one of my latest targets.” the warrior had said as they had all looked at them, “They are somewhere in our solar system, and there is no telling how they will react to either side.” she had told them and hearing that, Don and Casey were both cautious.

“So there’s a couple dozen of them running around,” she had said, “Is there anyone that you can ask for help? Maybe Lucan or the other two you brought to meet Colin?” she had asked, “No, none of them know about The Abject, but,” Thula went, sighing at her thought, “There’s ONE.” she had said to them, hating herself for thinking of him, “Okay, what’s the problem?” Casey had asked.

“The problem is that he had an affair with my Elder Sister, Joden. and my older brother, Willum.” she had said, neither one of them liking that as she had sighed and went to call the man, the dial going until he had answered, “Thula, I thought that you would never willingly speak to me again?” The voice on the other end had said, “Quit it, Kael,” Thula said to him, “I need knowledge for The Grand Regent.”

That made Kael quiet down towards her, “What do you need to know?” He had asked of her as she had went and headed into the bedroom, the soundproofing making it impossible for snooping, “Everything there is to know about them so that I can kill them if needed.” she had said, earning a chuckle from Kael, “That’s why you were my favorite.” He said, making her more sick at his voice.

Outside though, Don and Casey had went and looked towards each other, “So, what did Colin think about aliens?” Don had asked, making Casey shake her head, “After he heard about a Gene–Matcher and got scared.” Casey had said and hearing that, the two of them had looked at Thula, hearing her call it OUR system, they didn’t want things to get worse then what they seemed to be.

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London, England

Kregg was there with Jolene ‘Jo’ Wyatt, the two of them were enjoying tea together right now with a smile, Kregg had to admit, the beverage was delicious and it had calmed him down, as he had looked at her, there was a alert that had made him look at his… watch, that was the term for it, as Kregg had went and looked at it, he saw that it was only a blip, one that had made him glare towards that before seeing it.

Just your average meteor shower, looking and seeing that, he had went and ignored it, “What’s wrong, luv?” She had asked of him, hearing that, the Viltrumite had misled, nothing.” he had told her as he had went and focused on her again with a smile while as he had resumed the courting, unaware that there was someone coming in and they were more than happy to stay undercover for now.

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Washington DC

Justus had floated above the planet, looking down upon all of the humans that were there, they had looked like them, they had looked like Viltrumites and as he had though that, Justus had scratched at his beard, thinking on how he would go down there as he had seen that there was a variety of clothings that he was wearing, he wore the Grey Prisoner Uniform of The Viltrum Empire underneath a coat,

He would need to wear something that was less conspicuous as he had seen that there was a vendor with unguarded clothing so he had went and did a dive bomb to steal and get dressed over all of it, thankfully his coat was similar to an overcoat that he saw while the suit that he was wearing looked fine enough as he had went and started to land, walking through the streets.

Justus was amazed at everything, they were so large and slothful, they were numerous, happy, sad, angry and had so much light, he couldn’t help but hate these people, where were the warriors, the fighters, those that would die to defend them? He saw none of that here before him and it was infuriating the man as he had walked amongst them in anger.

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Chihuahuan Desert, Texas

Thula was sitting on a chair, waiting for him as Kael had went and landed, the man smiling towards her right now, “It is good to see you again, Thula.” Kael had said, moving for a hug but wasn’t getting one from her as she had just glared, Kael in Viltrumite uniform while she wore a Black sleeveless top with white  pants, her blade attached to her braid as she had went and showed the pad.

“Here’s everything that I have.” she had told him, making Kael curious as he had went and looked over the data and whistled, “Yep, here’s everybody, even Justus.” he had said, making the woman curious, “Justus?” she had asked, making Kael nod at that, “Yeah, he’s one of the few born there.” he had told Thula, “Most of them die in infancy or are taken by the next of kin.” he had said.

“But The Primus would kill anyone that tried to take him, they had raised him there and made him more dangerous than any child his age.” he had told her, Thula had went and looked at the image, he had reminded her of Torr, and how Torr– “Who is the most dangerous that we should watch out for?” she had asked and hearing that, Kael had pointed towards Torr and The Primus.

“They are lovers, at first, they each controlled a Power in the prison.” he said, referring to their word for gang/criminal group, “Eventually they united and had mastery over the prison, but it was The Primus who had ran their organization.” he had said and hearing that, she had gotten curious as The Viltrumite had went and noticed something, “What is that?” she had asked.

“Oh, that’s a tattoo that The Primus got as a captain of The Royal Guard.” he had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite remembered that symbol from somewhere, it was back from before The Civil War, “That was all I needed, farewell.” she had said, going and flying away, making Kael smile at the contact he had as he looked and thought that there was something he could use for himself there.

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Brooklyn, New York

Justus had gotten a disguise on and was now looking for something, someone, any traces of The Viltrumites as there was a sight, a hero that looked as if she was made of stars had flown over the city, making him follow her flight path and realizing that she had went and landed, a robot going and fighting, alien in design, there was no doubt about that right now.

“&$%(^#))*!)*$)#*&)_%*!)(#” The Robot was saying, Justus couldn’t tell if it was have a translator problem or if that was just how it spoke, but he couldn’t understand it anyways as the hero had went and started to work, methodically tearing him apart, as they had went and started to tear apart the machine, the fighting tyle was familiar and it made Justus curious as he had tracked her.

Eventually, the hero had went and defeated the machine, there was cheering from the humans that were there, but the hero didn’t seemed interested or amused at the cheering and instead seemed annoyed by that as they had went and flown away, having done that, Justus had followed them as they had moved, making the him see that they were one for him to hunt.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula had proceeded to strip off her uniform and was in a foul mood that one of those machines had found them right about now as the she had noticed that Colin and DOn were there and she was in nothing but her underwear, “Uh…” Colin went as Don had just taken a sip of his cup “Oh please, you’ve both seen this.” she had told them, “Come on, we couldn’t have both–” “Yeah, and?” Don said.

“So, why are you here?” she had asked the pair, “Because this is one of the best defended places in the city.” Don had told her, “Really?” Thula had asked, “You seriously didn’t know?” Colin had asked her, “This place was made by one of those Anti–Capers and–” “Colin, she doesn’t care.” Don said to him, “So, what are you up to?” he had said and hearing that, Thula groaned.

“I went and talked to Kael and he gave me the info.” She had said and hearing that, the one out of the loop was confused, “Who’s Kael?” Colin had asked, “A piece of garbage that had cheated on her brother with her sister.” Don had said to him, surprising Colin, “He what?” Colin had asked, “It wasn’t even that,” Thula had said, “Where I’m from, there was no problem with sharing mates.” she said.

“But having them fighting against each to her, it had made him an enemy of our family.” she had said and hearing that, the man got more and more confused at the similarity at that before she had went and gotten some clothes on now, “Are you not that surprised?” he had asked and hearing that, Don had went and shrugged, “I’ve seen weirder on a regular basis.” he had said.

“It’s not like there’s a real surprise to it, and besides, you’re sleeping with her.” he had told Colin a Casey went and entered, “Hey there, saw the robot fight–” “Okay, how many of you have a key here?” she had asked of them, “Well, why haven’t you killed us the first time we ‘trespassed’ here?” She had asked and hearing that, “Because I like this apartment and don’t want to leave.” she had said.

They would have laughed if it wasn’t true, though Colin did, which had made the Viltrumite chuckle at that, “I’m going on a walk.” She had said as Thula got dressed and hearing that, the others had all raised a glass at that, smiling towards her, “Did I get pets by accident?” She thought to herself in irritation, not really hating that as she had went and try to clear her mind for now.

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Brooklyn, New York

Justus had watched as she had exited her building, walking the street among the people there, he saw her movements, walking with the crowds to follow her, remembering what had been taught by his parents, he wanted to take a knife and attack her, she was an ally to The Empire! But no, The Primus had wanted her and her siblings under control, on their side instead of the enemy.

So, taking a breath, he had went and followed her, as he had done as much, Thula had realized that someone was watching her, following her, at first she had thought that it was a member of the Human agency ot maybe it was something else that was concerning for her as they had an agreement, so Thula had paused, going and checking on her reflection, making it look like she was checking some jewelry.

Justus was disgusted as she was looking at these… ornaments that she was viewing, it made him want to go and tear her head off when he saw that she was going and heading towards an alley, seeing this, he had followed with another crowd, glaring at the sight of her as she had walked further in, Justus went a few centimeters off the ground, following her cautiously.

She turned a corner and as he followed, her braid shot out and did a little wrap thanks to momentum to drag him in, “Justus, I take it?” She had asked of him, making the boy snarl as she had went and punched him in the kidneys a few times, putting him down and straddling him, “Why are you here?” she had demanded, “How many of you are on Earth–?” she had started before there was a feeling.

He had a small cutter made from Viltrumite Steel, seeing that, she had snarled, “I don’t understand why The Primus wants your brood!” he had said, flying up as she saw that the blade was in her cavity, good, taking a breath, she snarled, “Good luck desiring the dead!” she had shouted out towards Justus who had looked down before going and flying away, making her glare as she decided to make a call.

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Concord, Massachusetts

Anissa was looking at all of the crazy that was there in this Museum, she never really gotten into interest at the history of species, but now that she had seen the savagery and simpleness of their people, Anissa had to admit that it was interesting to say the least when someone had went and walked by her, “I was wondering…” Thula had said, “Would you like to join me for a jaunt.” she had said.

Hearing that, Anissa had went and looked, “What kind of jaunt?” she had asked, hearing that, Thula had grinned, “The kind we used to do before The One–In–Two.” she had said, hearing that, Anissa had smiled towards her as they had went and walked away, “What is it?” she had asked, “I’ll tell you later.” she had said as Thula had went and started to fly up with Anissa following.

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Traziacian Compound, Ceres

Justus had looked and was honestly surprised that she had seen him and was able to fight, she wasn’t such a soft thing as he had thought, taking a breath, he had walked towards the others before seeing that there was The Primus and Torr, “What happened?” Torr had asked of him, “The bitch caught me.” he said, “She started to question me so I escaped–” “Stop.” The Primus said.

They went and grabbed the clothes he was wearing, taking the tracker from the jacket, “She knows where you are.” the leader had said, hearing that, the others had started to power up the security system, all of them were on the move now, all of them were prepared, meanwhile, the two Viltrumites had went and headed towards it, only to see that there was a colony there.

“I didn’t expect this.” Anissa had said, “You and me also.” She had said, hearing that, the two of them started to circle, making sure that they were out of any dangerous range that was there as they had seen that there was something coming out, “Enemy?” Anissa asked, “Big time.” Thula had said as the drones had went and split apart to form a web, connecting with each other now.

“So they have a defense, clever.” Thula had said and hearing that, Anissa had went and pulled out a ball bearing and a piece of meat she had brought, the tossing the two of them at the net, the meat had been burned to ash, but the metal had been caught before being thrown back, magnetized, “So, how are we getting in?” Anissa had asked, but Thula had instead pulled out her camera.

She had went and started to take photos of the dwarf planet and of the facility that was there which had looked like they were making a artificial atmosphere around there, seeing that Thula had looked towards Anissa, the pair of them going and nodding at each other before they had went and flew back and away from them, both of the warriors making sure to get the info ready for Thragg.

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Torr and The Primus had watched as they had vanished, “They know where we are.” Torr had snarled, “We should–” “Do nothing.” The Primus had said towards their consort, “We can power up the shielding for a while and we can power it up before they can send anything our way.” They had said, hearing that, Torr had sighed, “Fine then,” he had told The Primus, walking away.

Seeing him gone, The Primus had sighed, alone now, The Primus had went and opened up, revealing the five children that looked so happy, all of them fighting except for the youngest who was playing with her long braid, seeing that, they had held back a sob, wanting to be there, wanting to see them all, they were so deep in their grief, the Viltrumite didn’t even notice their son watching.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Moon

“And this was what you were able to find?” Thragg had asked the kneeling pair, “Yes, Grand Regent, that was as close as we could get without the field tearing us apart, hearing that, he had nodded, “Send out a probe to observe.” he had ordered one of the servants, making the alien nod, “Yes, master.” he had said, walking away, “Well done, you too.” he had told the pair.

“Resume your prior missions.” he told them, making Anissa groan, having fight blue balls while Thula was curious on Justus, why he had targeted her, why he was so angry, making the Viltrumite more and more confused at that as the pair of them split and headed back to their ‘assignments’, though Thula was more than happy to talk to the humans that she had taken in about the latest development.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula had returned in her usual get up this time as Don was finishing cleaning up, “Hey, what happened?” he had asked her, “I was attacked.” she told him, making Don chuckle, “Is he alive?” the Amazonian had said, “He was a Viltrumite,” she had said to him, “One of those prisoners?” he had asked, hearing that, he lost his smile, “Are you okay?” he had asked of her.

“I’m fine, but he was able to get away.” she had said, making the man walk over and look, “Of course I was able to see where they were all hiding.” she had told him which was when Don spoke again, “So, are you going to go to war against each other, or what?” he had asked of her, at that, Thula had shrugged, “My commander is planning and observing them, for now.” she had said.

“I still don’t get why you didn’t take them with you? I thought your species was near extinction.”’ he had said to her, hearing that, the Viltrumite had sighed at that, “Because they were criminals The Abject, those that had committed such horrid crimes that they did not deserve a ritual death,” she had said, “We would have brought them in, but the radiation from the planet infertilized them.” she told him.

“Their genetic stock was damaged and anything that didn’t die stillborn would be… wrong, if they were lucky.” she had told him, confusing Don at that, “So… they were all just left there? They didn’t even think to make them fight?” he had asked, hearing that, Thula had shrugged, “We needed to focus on everything but them trying to usurp us.” she told him, making Don sigh.

“Youknow, the more I hear about your culture, the more I think us Amazonians are nowhere near as savage as you.” he said, making her glare towards him, “We are not savage.” she told him, “Brutal, harsh, merciless, but not savage.” Thule had said, making Don nod, “Fair enough, though I wouldn’t say Merciless.” Don had told her confusing Thula at that.

“I mean, you haven’t murdered any of us yet.” he had said, making the Viltrumite realize he was right, “Huh, then I guess I should.” she had told him, making the Amazonian give a nervous smile as Thula had went and sat down, taking a breath, theAlien had went and looked out, “Am I getting soft?” she had asked, making the man cautious as he had answered her.

“Well, I don’t know the you from before so I don’t understand the question,” he had told the woman, “But you’re a pretty dangerous warrior that’s smart, not indiscriminate.” he had said, making Thula calm down a bit, “Alright then,” she said, “I can live with that.” she had told The Amazonian who had chuckled at that as they had went to gland enjoy the night together.

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Pentagon, Washington DC

Thula had come back from Earth and that had kept the eye on the alien as the human had looked that over, he was curious about the other faction, Nolan wasn’t around anymore, but he was able to open up the database that he had left behind before leaving, Cecil went and opened it up, but there was almost nothing on the alien that had fought the Viltrumite.

There was nothing that strong there, and as Cecil scanned, he had decided to check their history, maybe it was something that Nolan thought was already dead, so he had went and searched and searched and found a prison colony, one where they sent their worst to, the ones that didn’t deserve ritual murder, so these were all scum, psychos, those that went out of Viltrumite norm.

That had made him like that, Cecil had started to think on that, maybe there was something that they would be able to use, and that had made him wonder how they could send a message to Ceres, the whole thing could be a great deterrent to their people, taking a breath, he had went to go and talk to the aerospace department to figure out what to do.

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Juno, Alaska

Kael had looked through the camera that he had installed in Thula’s apartment when she was heading to Ceres, going through the footage that he had been able to receive, who she had bred with, those that she associates with, just like Thragg had went and ordered since the discovery that the Prison Colony had went and gotten to their location now.

Taking a breath, he had went and walked out of the little cabin that he owns on the outskirts, barely in their territory with the ice everywhere, he loved the feeling of the cold on him as he walked out skyclad, it reminded Kael of his childhood when he was thrown out into the woods and told to survive, Kael loved it, watching her while he had headed to areas like Russia and Greenland to fulfill his mission.

He was so entertained, that the Viltrumite didn’t realize that there was a drone watching him as well, the optics watching him as he started to stretch and enjoy himself before heading back in, there was much that needed to be found out, but most importantly, there was a fight that was brewing between the factions of The Empire right now which may end up breaking Earth if they’re unlucky.

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Coffee shop, NYC

The news of The Las Vegas Solar Panels being completed, meaning that there was enough Solar Energy for roughly half of the US Populace now, thankfully all of their people had left the city before they could be eliminated, so that was great, the only real danger was that there was a specimen on this planet that was able to make a decision that a member of their Empire would have.

“Can’t believe that someone would do something so horrible and that the government would make it into a solar panel.” Casey had said and hearing that, Thula shrugged at the statement, “People live, people die.” Thula ad told Casey, making her roll her eyes at that as she saw that someone familiar was walking by, “Excuse me,” Thula told her friend before approaching the woman.

“Hello?” she had asked, making the woman turn to see Thula, “Oh! Kregg’s sister,” she had said, making Thula nod, it was a trip she had with Kregg to see the city, the two of them had stumbled upon a visiting Dawn there and Kregg had went to breed with her, “What are you doing here?” Thula had asked, “I thought you lived Missouri?” Thula asked her, “I do, but I was there when… when IT happened.” Dawn told her, “Then all of a sudden, I was here and I have nothing.” she said.

“What do you mean?” Thula had asked her, “I mean that I woke up here with nothing but my suitcase with my clothes, but I lost my wallet and my phone, I tried asking for help but–” “It’s New York, everyone’s guarded.” Thula had said to her before pulling out her wallet, “Here–” “Thula! I– I– I couldn’t–!” “I can cancel it when you get there, enjoy and get back home.” she had told the woman.

In response, Dawn had went and hugged her tightly, “Thank you!” she had said as Thula had turned towards Casey, “Casey, can you please drive her to… whatever is the best way to Missouri without an ID?” Thula had asked, making Casey sigh, “I’m putting it on your tab.” Casey muttered, “Okay, get in, we’ll get your stuff and get you the Hell out of here.” she had told Dawn, ho smiled while Thula went to work.

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The Glass Field(Formerly Las Vegas), Nevada

Thula was up above the cloudline and was watching them from down below when she had started to take the photos, making sure that the glare wouldn’t be blinding as Thula went to go lower and lower so that the images would be as detailed as possible before she had started to finish up, glad that they were done, Thula moved to leave when she saw that Invincible was before her.

“Thula.” head said to her, making Thula sigh as she had went and stored away her camera in the case that she had personally made, “What are you doing here?” he had asked her, making The Viltrumite roll her eyes, “The Newspapers that I work for all want a picture of The Glass Field.” she had told the hero, “I want to get a few so that I can get currency.” she had explained.

That made Invincible cautious, “I thought that you would be doing the mission?” he had asked, not really knowing what to call the fact that they were there to breed, taking a breath, the woman had started to fly up, “My progress with the mission is none of your business.” she told him as The older woman went to leave, “Wait.” he said, irritating her now, “What now?” She snarled.

“This, would you have stopped it?” he had asked her, “I would have removed any valuable assets from the area first, but otherwise, yes, I guarded operations like these for The Empire in the past.” she had told him, “It helps the world more long term then the bomb, which is more important.” she told him, “What is?” Invincible asked, “What you do in the aftermath.” Thula said before flying away.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Anissa was here, looking at the facility that was growing more and more, “You know, that would make a useful Space Port.” Anissa said, “We’d have to kill them off, but yes, I can see it.” Thula had said, it would make a nice defensible position as she saw that there was some extinct tech there, “How do they have that technology?” Anissa had asked of Thula as she opened up the files.

“Here’s the reason, there was a technician that was sent there,” she told Anissa, “The Primus must have protected them to make sure that they would have access.” Thula said, thinking that it would be the kind of plan that she and her siblings would plan, making Thula wish that she had met this Primus, it would be an interesting fight as Anissa spoke up, “So, are you only breeding with one?” Anissa asked.

That caught Thula off guard, they were never for small talk when they were out in space, for her to ask… “Yes, I am… dating? Dating him.” she had told Anissa, “Why? I thought we were supposed to be finding multiple partners.” Anissa had said, “At first, yes,” Thula, “But he is intelligent and I already have the strength, I don’t see a need for someone inferior.” she had told her.

That had made the woman roll her eyes, “I prefer strength over intelligence.” Anissa said, making Thula roll her eyes, “Well there isn’t anyone that fits those parameters here.” she had said, Anissa annoyed at that, “I and I’m not allowed any of those HEROES because of Thragg’s… orders…” she went before looking towards Thula, “Thula…” she had said.

“What?” Thula had asked, “Your Stardust outfit, let me borrow it.” she had told Thula, making her curious, “Why do you want to borrow it?” she had asked, making the woman grin, “I’m going to breed in it.” she had told Thula making her give a disgusted look at that, seeing that, the Viltrumite groaned, “You have more than one–’ “No, just the one.” Thula had said and hearing that, Anissa glared.

“Come on, don’t make me take it.” She had said and hearing that, Thula had snarled at her, “If you want to meet heroes, make your own suit.” she had whispered towards her, making the woman think before nodding, “Alright, I can do that.” she had said, hearing that, Thula wondered what she would be doing now as the Viltrumite had went and walked towards the exit.

“Alright then, it was good seeing you–” “What, don’t you want to have a… lunch date, like the humans do?” she had asked, making the woman smile at that, “Where do you have in mind?” she had asked and hearing that, the warrior had smiled, “Great thought, I have JUST the place in mind.” she had said towards her friend and so the two of them went and flown upwards to go have some fun.

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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

The two of them were both eating a lot of the cultural dishes that were thee as they had decided to speak in Viltrum only, “So then, you want to use a hero persona so that they will breed with you?” she had asked, “I have heroes, but villains…” Thula had said to her, “We have no one in position there, I bet that we can find someone more… your speed.” she had told Anissa.

That had made her contemplative, “That seems interesting.” Anissa had told her, “Something that I can get behind, she had told Thula who had smiled at that, “I think that I have some old armor that you can use.” she had told Anissa who nodded, “Something that can cover everything identifiable?” she had asked, “I have several.” she had told her as they paid the bill, thanked the staff and went to get to work.

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Anissa’s Apartment, NYC

Thula was sitting on a chair and was watching as the warrior had started to change into a heavily armored behemoth warsuit, making the hunter nod at that, “Functional, and with your strength–” “But it hinders mobility.” Anissa had said to her, “Could we find something that is more… serpent? Less ursine.” she had told Thula who thought about that, “I might have something.” She told her.

Thula had went towards the storage locker where she kept her trophies before finding the vacuum sealed pad that housed it, “I got this from a Mayeri Assassin that an annoying Third Circle Laird sent.” she had said, remembering the event, “Just plug the end into the back of your neck and it’ll be working like you were born with a tail.” she had said, making Anissa look before hating the sight, “It’s salmon.”

“So?” Thula asked as she looked at the black and salmon outfit, “I don’t like Salmon.” she had said in annoyance, “Are you kidding me?” she had asked, “We’ve went through EVERY version that I have! The only thing I have left is something from my old Black Ops days.” Thula had snarled, making Anissa curious, “You were a silent Executioner?” she had asked Thula.

The Silent Executioners were assassins that had been sent out in the Civil War, attacking the enemies of Thragg, they were ruthless and that had made them seen as some sort of boogeymen, Conquest and THula were the only two surviving members after The Virus had ravaged their people, “I always wanted to see one.” she had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite had went and pulled it out.

They had seen that it was a full body uniform with a metal in the shape of their funeral mask as well as some shoulder plates, greaves and gauntlets that made it seem more militaristic which had made the two of them look as Anissa had examined it, “This is impressive.” she had said, “And not for you.” Thula said, “Look, if my collection isn’t up to muster, use your own.” she told Anissa.

Anissa was about to speak up about that, when she had paused, “I might have one or two that could work.” she had said, making the Viltrumite curious as Anissa had went and grabbed at her own treasure chest, it was a tradition amongst them, when you found a worthy opponent, you’d take a memento, the armor, their weapon or something important to them, all of them had something similar.

As Anissa had dug through, Anissa had eventually found one that looked interesting, a Gunmetal Grey and Blue tac suit with three circles making up the face of the armor that had made the two of them look, “Where’d you get that?” she had asked, “Bounty Hunter, The Scowl.” Anissa had told Thula who had remembered that Bounty Hunter and how he killed three of them.

“I didn’t know you killed him.” Thula had said, making Anissa grin, “It was back when I had been posted on that planet, the one where drugs were sounds.” Anissa had told Thula, “I prefer the one that used lights instead.” Thula told her, making the two of them nod as they had each went and pulled out, “Want to get high?” Anissa had asked as they had both went and started them up.

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Traziacian Compound, Ceres

The three of them had went and looked at the data that was there from what they saw in the Glass Field, “Alright, so we’re in agreement that the Las Vegas section is useful.” The Primus had said, making Justus nod at that as they had looked over possible areas, “The one known as Dinosaurus will be a problem.” Justus had said to his parents, “Yes, but one of our people has gained an interest.”

That had made them look and saw that there was none other than the first Human/Viltrumite hybrid that had been born there, it was quite a dangerous foe, “And THIS was the one that had slayed Conquest?” They had asked, making Justus nod towards them, “Would you like us to kill them?” Justus had asked, “No, he is useful, he is against the Empire right now.”

Hearing that, Jutus had nodded towards their leader, “What about the others?” the warrior had asked, hearing that, the two of them had looked towards each other before there was an agreement, “Focus on Thula, find the rest of her brood, they’re most likely to join us.” The Primus said, making Justus glare but nod as he had wondered what had made them so important.

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Medical Ward, Viltrum, Memory

Thula was watching as her brother and sisters were dying, making the woman sigh at the sight as she saw that her father was tumbling out of the iso–ward, “Thula…” He had said, going and approaching her while she had watched them all in various stages of the virus, she saw Mimah, her youngest sister, had vomited blood and looked so much weaker as she did.

“Why are they dying?” she had asked her father, “More like, why did you survive?” he had asked and hearing that, Thula looked and saw her father’s corpse, eyeless as it had stared at her, “Why did YOU survive?!” her siblings had all asked, getting up in varying forms of decay, “Why you?” “Why you?” “WHY YOU?!” they asked as one of them grabbed at her throat.

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Anissa’s Apartment, NYC

Anissa flinched as she saw Thula flinch awake in a panic, “What the Hell was that?!” she had asked in panic towards Thula who was calming down now, “Ah, just a nightmare.” she had told Anissa who nodded, having something similar in her dreams as well which they all had in some manner or form, whether it be an enemy, a lost loved one, or something that had made them panic.

“What’s yours?” Anissa had asked, “Mine was my first husband on our wedding night.” Anissa had told her, “The Quarantine Section of The Medical Ward, when all of my siblings were in there.” Thula had told her, neither one of them wanting to think more about it at the moment, “Alright,” Thula said, “I’m going to go and head back, I need to sleep, see you.” She told her to go and fly as far away as possible.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula was working and taking photos with her camera, people watching from the balcony as she had checked people, seeing their reactions, it was something she did with her mother when she was a child, a way to learn how they fight and it evolved into an interest that she kept up with as a routine to help her when she had hunted down a few others before seeing a person looking up.

It was a stranger in a suit, making her sigh, Thula had went and flipped the bird to the person, making them get a surprised expression, so they could see her, guess she had to be more careful as Thula had went and headed back in which was where she saw that there was something there, a present, curious, Thula had went and taken her knife and split the tape.

Seeing that it opened without trying to kill her, Thula was a bit relieved as she had went and opened it to reveal a cube that had video files, “For you and your siblings.” The note on it had said and reading that, Thula had glared, disliking the statement as she pulled out out and pressed, seeing the image of her older siblings laughing with a pregnant woman.

Her blue hair was in a braid that had split into three with each one having a small blade on it, eventually, Conquest had went and picked up one of them with a smile, making Thula almost gasp at the sight of how young and how happy her father was with her older siblings, “Thavia!!!” her oldest brother, Willum had said, “Can we go to the hunt already?”  he had whined to her.

“In a moment, Willum, I just want to say something to your unborn sister first.” Thavia had said before looking towards the screen, “Thula, I know that you’re in here, and I know that I will survive, but I still wanted to say this,” The woman had said with a grin, “You are my daughter, Conor’s daughter, and you will be glorious,” She had said with a smile.

“And I cannot wait to help you become just that.” She said with a grin, at that, the video had made static before they had closed, as Thula looked at the file, she had felt something, was there a leak in the ceiling, she touched her face and tasted it, only to realize it was salty, that it was a tear and they were starting to come more and more which had made her confused.

Thula had looked to the others and wanted to press another, but when she thought of what Thavia would tell her on them, what she would see of her family, it made Thula stop herself, taking a breath, the Viltrumite had taken a breath before she had decided to call someone, Thula had waited, listening to the ringing before there was a voice on the end, “‘Thula?” Colin Malco said.

“Colin.” Thula had stated, making him curious, “Thula, what’s wrong? You sound upset.” He told her and hearing that, the warrior had taken a breath to try and steady herself, “Someone sent me some old videos of my siblings and my parents and… they just got to me.” Thula had told him, “Wow, must be alot to see them, to see Conor and Bekka–” “Thavia.” Thula said.

That seemed to catch him off guard, “I’m sorry, I thought you said that your mom’s name was Bekka?” He had said, “Stepmom, Thavia was my birth mother.” Thula had said and hearing that, the man remembered how she said that her dad had three wives, “Okay, that must have neem surprising to see–” “That’s just the thing, I didn’t even realize I was crying, I didn’t even know I could anymore…” She said.

“It’s a natural reaction to when you’re upset–” “That’s just it, I thought I was bled dry, that after everything I’ve done, I didn’t think I could grieve anymore.” the Viltrumite had said, still unsure why it had happened, “Thula, did you talk to your therapist about this?” Colin asked, knowing about them, “I don’t think– I don’t want– no.” Thula had said to him, making Colin chuckle.

“You’re cute when you’re tongue tied,” He said, surprising her for two reasons, “But I think you should tell them, they’ll be able to talk about this better than I can.” He had said, hearing that, the alien had went and started to think on what would be happening next, “It wouldn’t hurt.” she had said, taking a breath when she had seen that there was a scheduled meeting.

“I actually have one in for today,” Thula said, “I’ll go and talk to them.” Thula had said and hearing that, the man gave a sigh of relief, “Great to hear, Thula,” He had told her, “If you ever need to talk, I’m ready to listen.” He said, making her feel a little happier as Thula had went to go and fly up, enjoying the thought of what he had said as she had flown to go see them.

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Doctor Stern's Office, Brooklyn

Dr. Stern had looked up in surprise at the sight of Thula who was in early, “Okay, this is new…” he had said, making the woman sigh as she sat down, “I cried today.” she told him, making Dr. Stern nod, “Right, that’s a sign of weakness in your home country.” he had said, “Was there a particular reason as to why you had cried today?” he had said and hearing that, Thula sighed.

“I saw some old family videos that I’ve never seen ago with my mother Thavia in them,” she had told the psychiatrist, “I didn’t even know that I was crying until I tasted it.” Thula had said and that had made the man curious as he had went and written that down, “When was the last time you cried? Before today.” he had clarified, making the Alien think, “It was back when my family died.” she told him.

“The pandemic had attacked them all, I was the only one that wasn’t infected and all I could do was watch them die, one after the other until my father recovered,” Thula explained, “All we could do was watch them fade away.” the woman had said, gripping her wrist to keep herself under control, “They didn’t fight and die, they were left on a bed and went slowly and… and painfully.” she told him.

Dr. Stern had went and written it down before he had looked up, “I take it that had resulted in a… disliking for medical facilities?” he had asked, making Thula roll her eyes at that before he spoke again, “What else do you wish to talk about?” Thulasaid, not wanting to reveal if that was a weakness or not just yet while he had looked back to his notes, “Okay, what about your mother?” he asked.

“I only watched one, I haven’t looked too deeply into them.” she had said, making the man think on that, “Then please, check on the others, see if they’ve gotten anything that you remember.” he had said, giving the assignment and that had made them look at each other before Thula had nodded, “Okay, I can work with that.” she said, though one question she had was why they had those videos in the first place.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula had looked at the last of the videos that was there, she was amazed at the amount of information that was inside of them about her family, how she had seen all of them so… happier than when she was alive, it had made her, “Love you, Thula!” Her older siblings said, waving to her before the video had ended, making the man that was there feel like he was intruding.

“I’m so sorry for your loss…” Don had said, having seen them all, “I can’t even imagine that.” he had told her, making Thula shrug, “They’re all dead already.” she had said, making him sigh at that, “Still at least– actually I don’t know what your religion is, do Viltrumites believe in an afterlife?” Don had asked, curious at the mythology of the people that were essentially trying to take them.

“Honestly, it’s… different from yours.” Thula had told him, “The simplest version is that our afterlife, The Shade, has a planet and two moons, “Gothun and Athun which are above Murtliv.” Thula had said, “When we die, the warriors go to one of the two moons, The children of Gothun are those that prayed to Miir, The God of Order, and those of Athun prayed to Sur, The God of Chaos.” she said.

“So what will happen to them on these moons?” Don had asked, making Thula chuckle at that, “They fight each other!” She had said, “Those of Gothun fight those of Athun for their gods and besides their gods on Murtliv, fighting for what kind of age we will live in.” Thula had said, “Obviously, the Armies of Sur’s Pantheon have been winning for a while!” Thula had said with a laugh.

That had made Don think, “Pantheon?” Don asked, “So there’s more than those two?” he had asked, “Yes, there’re two pantheons, my family worshiped Sur’s for centuries.” she had told him, making Don look at her in confusion, “Huh, I would have thought your family would worshiped the order one, not chaos.” He had told her, making Thula roll her eyes at that.

“My family has been conquerors, warriors, bodyguards and all kind of fighters that thrived on chaos, I’ve been worshiping the Sur Pantheon since I was a child, it’s not like I can switch it like one of those profile pages.” she had told Don, “I understand,” Don had said, “It’d be like me going from the ‘Greek Gods’ to Christianity.” he had said, the two of them understanding that as Thula thought on that.

She had went and headed to her steamer trunk which was where she had something useful, Thula had went and started to pull out a few books that she had with descriptions and images of the mythology, “Here’s some of our stories.” she had said, making Don curious as he had opened up a bookmarked one, “What’s a Seletis?” he had asked, “Our Huntress God.” Thula said.

“Legends said that she had hair made of steel and could be turned into a blade with a flick.” Thula had said and hearing that, the man looked to her braid, “I take it that your braid…?” “Bekka taught me and I wanted to be as strong as Seletis growing up.” Thula had told the Amazonian who had nodded at that, “I understand, I wanted to be as mighty as Bellona growing up.” Don told her.

That had made the Viltrumite nod at that, glad that they both were able to understand that, “Hand on, I think I have some literature from my home, one second.” the man had said and hearing that Thula had waited as he had went to go and do as much, the woman flipping through one of the stories they had as how their people had learned how to fly when he came back in.

The two of them had went and started to switch their books and as they had went and looked through, Thula had seen that there was something that was interesting, the Matriarchy in this Pantheon was interesting, it seemed that most of the problems that came through were caused by the consort of the queen, if it were her, Thula would have gelded him the first time he strayed.

“This’ll be an interesting–” Don started before he had seen that there was something that had made him pause, “Your Gods murdered another pantheon?” he had asked and hearing that, the Viltrumite nodded, “Yes, that’s the legend of our first Conquest,” Thula told him, “The word became a title for those that have annihilated a planet on their own without infiltration.” the woman said.

That made Don grin, “Hey, maybe we should make a book club?” he had asked and hearing that, the alien had nodded, “Why not, I’d like to defeat you with words.” she told him before there was a beep from her phone, making Thula stand up, “Alright, I have to go.” She had said and that had made him nod before the owner of the apartment had went and started to fly away.

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London, England

Thula had which had made Kregg smile as she had approached, “Bro!” the warrior had said, making the general smile,  “Hey there, sis!” he had said to her, making his current Mate in this region, Jo, who had wanted to meet his… family, in that regard, there was only a few that he had considered close enough to BE family, but Anissa was not the friendliest and Lucan was busy on making capacitors for the Glass Field.

“So good to see you made the trip from America.” Kregg had explained, “No problem, it wasn’t too terrible.” she had said and that was when Jo had approached Thula, “Hello there, Jolene Wyatt, but you can call me Jo.” she had told her, making Thula nod at that as the trio had went and walked by each other, “Alright then, what’s the plan for today?” Thula had asked.

“Oh, I just wanted to know everything that I can about this handsome devil.” Jo said, making Thula glare at Kregg who was nervous at that, “Like for example, he told me that you were all were adopted? All of you from the same foster home?” she had said, making Kregg give a look as Thula decided to go with it, “Yes, in fact, did he ever tell you how he lost the eye?” Thula asked.

That made Kregg motion for her to stop but Jo had gotten curious, “No, he said that it was just some beast that took it and nothing else.” Jo had said and hearing that, the General had glared, but Thula wasn’t scared at all, “It was a kind of beast.” she had said and hearing that, Kregg had motioned for her to stop only for the Viltrumite to speak up, “It was when we were young.” she had told him.

Kregg is what you would call… a romantic.” Thula said, making Kregg wonder if he should have called Anissa instead, “So at the Foster Home, there was this girl that was around our age, Mari, who was quite beautiful, and he had pestered her day and night.” Thula had went, “I wasn’t THAT bad.” Kregg said, “You were pretty bad.” she had said and hearing that, Jo was confused.

“Did she take his eye?” Jo had asked, and that had made her just shake her head at that, “No, he wanted to prove how worthy he was, so he had went to the highest tree there and was going to jump.” she had told Jo, making her curious at that, “We all egged him on to jump, but in the end, he couldn’t, so when he had climbed down, he got too close to a birds nest.” Thula said.

The mother got scared and attacked him, taking out his eye.” Thuls had told her, “I learned a valuable lesson that day.” Kregg had said, “If you are going to fight someone, keep their children out of it.” He had said and both of them could understand and liked that, “I’m going to get some drinks, do either of you want anything?” she asked, “I’m good.” Thula said, “Tea for me.” Kregg told her.

That made Jo nod at that as she had went and gotten their drinks, as they had watched her, “Thragg told me about the others, and showed me the pictures.” he had said, he was their general, it made sense as he had opened the metal case where he kept his cigarettes, “I can think of a few of us that would be strong enough to deal with the defenses.” he had said to her.

“But most importantly, we’ll need a few things,” he had said, “A Metal suit that would be able to go through the field, maybe a explosive that we could add onto it as well, cause a few explosions here and here so that we would be able to disable their security systems?” he had said already planning, “I’ll need to contact Lucan and see about making the needed technology.” he had said to her.

Thula had nodded at that as Kregg had checked his cellphone, “Nancy Hartley, Jolene 'Jo' Wyatt, Marisol Colt, Gwen Lewis, Samantha Ruger, Colleen Wallace, Emma Dylan, Valerie Elliot, Dawn Hobbs, Grace Kensington.” Were the most used contacts that were there before he had scrolled down to Lucan and started to call, waiting for the ring until he had answered, “General?” He had asked.

“Lucan, it’s me, I have a project for you.” he had said and hearing that, there was a pleasant noise, “Of course, General! Whatever you need of me–!” He had started before the general had went and ended the call, “What was that?” Jo had asked, having returned with their drinks, “What was that about?” Jo had asked of Kregg, “Oh, just talking to Lucan about a project.” he lied as they went to enjoy their day.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

Lucan was in his private workshop, he had been working on some of the alien tech that they had brought in with them and as he had looked them over, Lucan had sighed as he had went and started to work on something else when there was a noise, one that had made him look towards the door, “Ah, Kregg–” “Aaaah!” a scream went, making Lucan turn in surprise as they saw Miranda had come in and she was there.

“Miranda–!” “He– He’s a–” Miranda had started as Kregg had walked in, “Was this a bad time?” Kregg had asked, making the woman start to back away, sitting by a wall in fear, “Lucan… wha– how–?” she had started to say which had made Lucan motion for Kregg to wake, “Miranda, I can explain.” he had told her, making the human start to pant faster and faster.

“Kregg is… a friend,” he had said, “We had been friends since he had landed, and I’ve been helping him with technology that he needed or couldn’t understand.” he had said to Miranda, making the human nod at that, a little nervous as they had went and started to get her calm, “Lucan, I need to talk to you about… about a suit.” he had said, making the mn nod at that.

“Of course, Miranda, would you mind if I spoke to him privately?” he had asked and hearing that, Miranda had nodded towards him at that, “Of course,” she had said to him, “It was nice talking to you, Craig.” she had told him with a nervous look as the woman had went and walked out, making the Viltrumite smile at that as he had went and turned towards the General.

The General had went and showed the papers that he and Thula had worked on for the suit as well as the bomb that they had in mind as he had went and started to look over the information, “It’s possible.” he had said and that had made the General grin as he had went and started to fiddle with an insignia from the enemies side during the war, but Kregg had ignore it for now as he spoke.

“How many and how soon can you get to working on them?” he had naked of the builder who thought, “If I can scavenge some of the resources from the warship and if there’s no time frame, I can make possibly Seven–” “Four.” Kregg had said, “Pardon?” he had asked, confused, “There are only four of our people I trust in this mission, including myself.” Kregg said, making the Builder nod.

“I take it that I am one? Since you are asking me to create the suit and bombs in the first place.” he had said and that had made Kregg chuckle towards him, “You, Anissa and Thula are the best for this situation.” he said as Lucan had went and started to open the fridge, “I have something from the nearby store,” he said, “Have you ever tried whiskey?” he had asked, making Kregg sigh.

“I tried something called Rum, but I prefer something more calming.” Kregg said as Lucan shrugged, “I like whiskey,” he had said, “I find it dulls things enough that I don’t see my parents' faces.” Lucan said, making Kregg nod at that as they had both went and got started on the whiskey, the General finding that it was something that he didn’t mind as Lucan had called the others in for measurements.

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Thula was as easy as always, Anissa though was late so he had to wait for her to arrive and she had eventually arrived, “So, we have the technology to enter the field, yes?” she had asked as he scanned, taking the measurements that were needed  for the design, “Alright then,” Lucan had said, “You are good to go.” he had told her, making Anissa nod, but she didn’t leave yet.

“What is it?” he had asked, making her sigh at that, “I think that the people here are less than satisfactory.” she had told him, making Lucan shake his head at that, “I wouldn’t say that.” he had told her, “I just think they don’t fit a warrior’s criteria.” he had said, making Anissa said, “But let me ask this, are there any possible mates you’ve seen? Ones that you interact with the most?” he had asked.

That had made Anissa think, “There’s one.” she had told him, “A neighbor in my apartment building, Scott Murphy.” she had told Lucan, “Someone that you would consider mating–?” “I would break him in the first minute.” Anissa had told him and that had made Lucan sigh as they had went and gotten to work on the finishing touches, “So he is like that menagerie that Thula collects?” he had asked.

Anissa had sighed at that as she had gotten dressed into her civilian clothes, “I… don’t need another leech.” she had said, making Lucan curious at what she had meant by a leech, “But–?” “Drop it, Lucan.” Anissa had snarled, “Dropped.” Lucan said, raising his hands to her, not wanting his apartment to get destroyed, seeing this, she had nodded before going and flying away from him.

Seeing that, Lucan had sighed, going and putting everything away before he had thought and gotten ready to go and call Miranda, wanting to see her again and feel a bit better with her there as he had wondered what exactly they were going to be doing against the enemy as Miranda had picked up, “Lucan? Is your friend gone now?” She had asked, making him smile, “Yes, would you like to come over?”

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Anissa’a Apartment, NYC

Anissa had landed in her apartment and looked at everything that was there, taking a breath, she had thought about what Lucan said and what she said as well, taking a breath, the Viltrumite had went to go and open up a different case that she had brought, one that was hers for a long time, ever since the plague had wiped them out, taking a breath, she had went and opened it up.

The leech that she had, it was supposed to be theirs, she was… infected with them and… the stress of what had happened, the fact that they loss so many, it made it so difficult, so tough, it was only a matter of time before the leech had died, taking a breath, Anissa had taken a breath, looking it over its contents, an image, some of the tools that she was going to…

There was eventually a knock on the door, making her sigh as Anissa had went and opened up the door to see Scott there, Scott, the good human that was always polite to her, Scott, the kind man that wouldn’t hold things over her, Scott, who–” “What?” she had asked, making him pause at that, “Um, your cat had gotten out–” “I don’t have a cat.” Anissa had said, making him confused.

“Weird, it has your name and address on the collar.” he had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite had looked at them in curiosity, “Huh,” she had said, “Maybe it’s a gift.” she had told him and hearing that, Anissa was confused, “Who’d give me a gift like this?” she had asked in confusion, making the man cautious, “Well… if you want, I can bring her to a shelter–” he started before the little one had scratched at him.

He left go in pain as the cat had went and leapt onto her shoulders, “Huh,” she had said, “No, I think I’ll keep her.” Anissa had told him and hearing that, Scott was a bit confused, “Okay, I’m glad that I could–” “Yes, thank you, Scott.” she had said with the barest hint of a smile as she had closed the door, confusing him for a bit at the new moment while Anissa had brought the Cat in.

She had went and brought the belly of the cat to her ear to listen, as she had done as much, the Viltrumite heard nothing that would give away anything that was bionic, cyborg, or anything that was easily found when she had noticed that there was something different about the eyes, it wasn’t normal, it was something off color with the pupils being at the wrong angle.

Taking a breath, she had realized what had happened and started to move the fur around, to try and find something that should be there when Anissa had noticed the barcode and the brand, “Felfer Genetics?” she had muttered in confusion, they were known for creating artificial animals and people, knock offs that were never exact cause they were always made with some quirk.

It was why they never tried to use them for Viltrumite breeding– “Hey, put me down.” the cat had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite had glared at that, she sighed at that as Anissa had put her down, “Who are you, and why are you here?” she had asked, making the cat stretch at that, “Congratulations,” the cat said in a monotone voice, “Because of your prior purchase in Felfer you applied for the new branch award.”

“The what?” Anissa had asked, “The New Branch award when a new branch of Felfer Genetics is formed, any members of our company on the planet are awarded with a Genotype of a species that matches your preference profile.” the Cat had said to her, “I am C–H1V3B8, your genotype.” she had said towards her and that made Anissa sigh, “Your new name is Charra.” she told the animal.

Anissa didn’t believe the cat at all, making the creature would have been expensive, especially with a high functioning brain like theirs when she had went and pressed her collar, “Here are my specifications.” the gray tabby had said, revealing a hologram and seeing all of the data that was there, the vitality was similar to Battle Beast and his species, good, she liked it when her pets lasted long.

After that, Anissa had went and checked and it seemed that there was increased intelligence, speech, and what appeared to be secondary brain to help with processing information as well, great, that meant that they would be useful for intelligence, “How good are you on a computer?” Anissa had asked, making Charra think, “I would say that I’m pretty efficient.” she had told her.

The Viltrumite had nodded at that, looking towards her phone, she had went and taken a photo and sent the image to her fellow Viltrumites, if she was lucky, it was just a gift, if not… well then she would have no problem in killing the little thing and she seemed to understand that as Charra had went to go and enjoy the windowsill with a polite purr while Anissa had looked at the genotype with a cautious look.

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Kregg’s Residence, Charlotte

Kregg had liked the large house that he had acquired, seeing the information that Anissa sent that Felfer was here as well as the specific time that the suite would be ready, seeing that, he had went and flown to the roof of the house, going and lying onto it, his bacon the roof as he saw the tars, Kregg had wished he had his optic once more and enjoy it all, but seeing it all.

There was just a feeling that made him nostalgic and want to go and fly up like a child again, to laugh and sing with other children of Viltrum, until he had remembered that there was a feeling, a feeling had reminded him of when the clouds rained blood, when he had slaughtered those friends, it had made him sigh at that as he had gotten ready for the nightmares, going to sleep easily.

As he had done as much though, something odd had happened, he had dreamed of the red, yes, but Kregg was falling through it, he never fell in his dreams, but then he saw where he was falling, it was into the arms of his mates who had smiled at him, making the Viltrumite smile at the feeling as he had let himself fall into them, happy as they shielded him from HIS nightmare.

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Dane Residence, NYC

Lucan had been focusing on one of the suits when there was a knock on his door, making him look in confusion at that before he had went and opened it to reveal that there was somebody… odd, there, “Hi there!” she had said with a grin, “I’m Lucy Dahl!” she had said towards them, making the man curious, “I’m your new neighbor.” she had said, making the man curious as she had pointed to an open door.

They had seen that there was a open door, “I thought that Mr. Hedrick had been healthy?”he had said and hearing that, the woman had smiled towards him, “He won the lottery, so he decided to go and get himself some fancy mansion.” she had told him, making Lucan shrug at that, “Good to know.” Lucan had told her and hearing that, the woman had went and walked in, interested at the sight.

“This place looks like a workshop, incredible.” she had said, touching one of the gauntlets and bodysuit that was in there, “This is interesting, what is it for?” she had asked, “A new radiation suit.” he had lied to her, “I’m doing it for fun and–” “Neat logo.” she had said to him and hearing that, Lucan had gotten a bit worried as he saw that he left his family’s symbol out in the open.

The woman had looked at it in interest, smiling at the sight when she had noticed that there was a tense reaction that had made the woman curious at that as her camera had went and recorded the image as well as the rest of the tech that was in there, making sure that there was everything for Director Cecil before she had grinned, “Okay! I’ll see you later for some lunch.” she had told Lucan before walking away.

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Kregg’s Residence, Charlotte

Kregg had woken up before he had realized he was floating again, sighing, Kregg had went and started to call, thinking that he wanted to see one of his mates, “Nancy?” he had said, making the woman grin on the other end, “Kregg? How are you right now?” She had asked of him, “Great, I just came back Charlotte and wanted to know–” “Yes, I would love tea.” She had said and that had made him smile.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Kregg had ridden over and parked, looking around before he had seen that there was Nancy who was waiting as always, smiling calmly towards the man shyly as he had went and sat across from her, “It’s good to see you again.” he had said and hearing that, the woman had smiled towards him, “It’s good to see you too.” she had told him with a grin before she started to look queasy.

“Are you alright, Nancy?” he had asked, making her smile, “Y–Yes, it’s just a bit of morning sickness.” she had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite had looked at her in surprise, “You mean…?” he had asked and hearing that, the woman had nodded, nervous, “Yes… it’syour’stoo!” Nancy had said, scared at how he would react, if he would end up like her ex– “That’s incredible news.” he told her.

That had made Nancy give a relieved smile, “Really?” she had asked, making the VIltrumite nod at that, “Yes, I always wanted a family, but I never had the time in the past.” he had said, making Nancy surprised at that, “Really?” she had said not really knowing that much about it past as Kregg nodded before there was another text that had made him look and see that it was Valerie.

“We need to talk.” Was all it had said as Kregg had smiled, “I am so happy right now.” he had went, hugging her, “Let me go and get my home ready so that you can move in.” he had told her and hearing that, the woman had went and nodded at that, so happy that she had met such a nice man, “Okay! Let me pack up my stuff.” she said, “I will be there to help in a couple hours.” he said to her as he went to speak to Val.

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Paris, France

Kregg had walked through Paris, he was wearing an upscale to his usual outfit, he had noticed that Val was waiting at a table with a cuppa tea, looking a bit nervous, the architect had smiled at him, “Kregg, je suis content que tu sois là.(Kregg, I am glad that you're here.)” she had said, getting up to hug him, “Valérie, qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ?(Valerie, what is wrong?)” she had said and hearing that, Val got nervous.

“Je ne voulais pas dire ça au téléphone.(I didn't want to say this on the phone.)” she had told him and hearing that, Kregg was confused, looking at her before realizing that there was something on the table, something that had made him smile, “C'est à moi?(Is it mine?)” he had asked with a smile and that had made her nod with teary eyes, “Oui.” she had told him.

The two of them had went and grinned as he had went to hug her, Valerie had smiled at that, glad at that and showing a moment underneath her cool expression that had made him all the more happy before he had noticed that there was a call from Grace today, making him more and more surprised as he had went to make arrangements with Valerie.

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Windsor, London

Grace had looked at him, taking a breath as the human had smiled towards her lover who had walked in, grinning at him as Kregg had wondered what was going on, “Grace, are you alright?” he had asked of her, making Grace chuckle at that, “It depends, Love.” she had told him and hearing that, the Viltrumite had wondered what was going on as she had smiled.

“I’m pregnant.” she had said, surprising Kregg more and more today, first Nancy, then Val and now Grace, it was incredible that he had three children now, the fact making him giddy as he had went and hugged her, kissing race deeply at that, “I am– I am–” “Going to finally propose to me?” She had asked of him, making Kregg chuckle at that, glad that he had packed the item in question with him.

Kregg had remembered the ritual that he had researched about humans, he had went onto one knee in subservience like most males here do, and then opened the box for her, “Grace Kensington, would you be my–?” “Of course you silly boy.” Grace said, already taking the ring from him, “Wasn't I suppose to–?” “Shut up, bedroom, now.” Grace ordered, making him chuckle before complying.

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

Cecil had looked at all of the data that had been provided by the agents that he had watching them, all of them risking their lives but all of them watching for him, making sure that they were following the rules and as far as he could tell, the only one that wasn’t was Thula who was playing hero and he wasn’t too concerned with her, but Anissa though, she gave him pause.

That cat that she had gotten, it was strange, there was nothing wrong after the ‘Vet’ that had examined it did a few scans, but there was still something that made him feel like it was off, as if it was something weird that shouldn’t be there, anyways, he had to get some new eyes, “I need some spyware for the three recent people that subject Kregg had visited, “Subject Kael needs a new spy drone.”

That was when he had taken a breath and hollered, “And somebody get me visual on Invincible!” he had shouted out in anger towards them and they had went and did as much while Cecil decided that he had a need for an agent, the Viltrumites were a problem, but he couldn’t monitor them 24/7, “Somebody get me a list.” he had said and hearing that, the others had went and handed him one.

That had made one of the interns to run over and go get the needed information for Cecil who had looked it over, but eventually he had went and gotten and looked it over and snorting in anger, “What is this? I want someone NOT stupid enough to think he could kill them in a firefight!” Cecil had snapped, dropping the dossier into a trash can before he had went and walked away in irritation.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Moon

Thragg was in his chair, watching with his cameras on his soldiers on Earth as well as the community that was growing on Ceres, it was irritating that he had them there but the thermals gave him relief that there was not too large a population, thinking, Thragg had decided that there was a need to tell them about the enemy that was at their doorstep and thinking, Thragg knew how he would deal with this.

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Washington DC

There was almost no warning as a the sight of a metal projectile had went flew downwards, hitting the down harshly and making a crater that had caused a few of them to run away as others were killed by the impact, a lot of them were confused and scared at the sight as there were cubes that started to come out and form an image of a humanoid being which had made the citizens cautious and afraid.

“Citizens of the planet Earth! We are the Traziacites! We have come to take your planet! We will raze and burn everything as we see fit, none of you are sage!” The Hologram had said before the cubes went and collapsed and fallen, exploding as they did as much and startling them as they had done as much, with the unified thought amongst everyone who saw it was “What the Fuck?!”

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

“Somebody get me that file on The Viltrumites! I need to know everything that I can about Traziac!” he had shouted in fury, wanting to know what was going on right now before there was a message that The Guardians had seen it, “Shit!” he had hissed in anger before there was an idea in mind as he had went to go and call Malco so that they could get an idea of what to do.

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Conquest Residence, Brooklyn

Thula was having a lazy day with her favorite human when he had gotten a call, “One second.” he had told her and hearing that, the woman nodded as he had started to listen, “Uh huh,” he had said, “Uh huh… uh huh… got it.” he had said and that was when he had looked towards Thula, “It’s for you.” he had said and hearing that, the woman had went and taken it, “Hello?” she had asked.

“Get to my office in that ridiculous getup, we need to talk.” Cecil had said and hearing that, the woman had sighed, “Hold up, I’m getting another call.” she had said as her communicator from Thragg went off, “Thula, help the humans, they might as well kill them, not us.” He had said and hearing that, Thula nodded, “Understood.” she told her Grand Regent before speaking to Cecil, “Be there in a moment.”

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

Cecil had watched as Stardust had went and walked in, “You, tell us anything that you can about these… Traziacites?” he had said and hearing that, she had sighed as the GIardians were there as well, “I agree, though, I am curious how you have such information?” he had said and hearing that, the other Guardians had looked towards Stardust, “Because I’m an alien.” she had said before tearing her mask off.

She was glad that Lucan had offered her a hard light projector to make herself appear like something alien compared to them, “I was from the planet of Cii,” she had told them, a pair of pupils with skin striped like a… Zebra? Zebra, with dual pointeds ears that had no lobes and no nose but the two holes, “And the Traziacites are the ones that had destroyed them, a subspecies of Viltrumites as it were.” she said.

Hearing that, the others had all looked with a bit of fear and that had made the heroes all cautious as she had gotten permission to show them an image which had made them all worried as Thula had pulled out the projector to reveal none other than the image of the colony in Ceres, “They had stationed themselves there,” she had told them, putting her mask back on.

“They are utilizing a forcefield, but there is something that we can design instead.” she had told them, revealing a design that looked more like a fence which had made the heroes there, “Is this some form of netting?” Robot had asked as Samson had whistled, “How the hell are we supposed to make it?” he had asked and that was when they saw the blueprints start to appear.

“This was designed by our scientists before they had destroyed out home.” she had told them, “It requires a relay to e added to your moon and will follow the orbit of Ceres, essentially delaying them until we had the power to take them out.” she had told them, “It’s not perfect, but there should only be a few that are able to get through it.” she had told them as they had looked in confusion.

“How are we even supposed to set this up?” Monster Girl had asked as Stardust shrugged, “No idea, but I bet you could set up a satellite to track Ceres and that way they’ll have to take the long way around.” she had told them and hearing that, the Guardians and Cecil were in agreement, “Alright people! Let’s get to work!” the human said, seeingthat, she took it as her chance to escape.

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Traziacian Compound, Ceres

The Primus had looked as The Viltrumites on the Warship had went and fired something at them, a slab of metal that was inscribed in their language, making them curious as Justus had went to catch it and as he had went to return with the item in question, “It is a declaration that the natives know of us, and that they are creating a barrier to keep us out.” Justus had said and hearing that, The Primus sighed.

“Great, so we’ve got the natives to worry about now.” Torr had said and hearing that, the three of them looked to the others, “How far are we to completing the Fortress?” they had asked and hearing that, one of the few engineers that they had approached, “We’re still a year off, so that’s not viable,” she said, “We’ll need someone of Graed or Pheona’s skill to speed it up.”

That had made The Primus think, “Didn’t their son, Lucan, join Thragg?” they had asked and hearing that, the others thought before Justus spoke, “I can enter his household, play an ally, and gethim to work on it as a thought experiment.” Justus said, making them all look before Torr spoke, “Are you sure, son?” he had asked, making him nod, “For our vengeance.” he had said, making them repeat it, “For our vengeance.”

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Dane Residence, NYC

Lucan was working on the suits when he had seen that there was someone that was knocking, making him confused at that as he had opened the door to reveal someone there, “Hello?” he had asked, making the man smile, “Hello there, I’m your new neighbor, other side.” he had said, knowing he already had gotten one, “Interesting.” he had said before offering him to come in.

That had made the man look around with a grin at the technology and as he had seen a few of the schematics that were there, “This is quite interesting.” he had said and went to correct a few things that were there, “Hey–!” Lucan had went and that was when he had seen the damage that was done, “You… You solved it?” he had asked and hearing that, he had nodded.

“Yes, it was a simple correction.” he had said, pointing to a few alterations that he had there and that had made Lucan nod, impressed as he had seen that there was his other new neighbor had walked in, “Hey, Luke! What’s–?” she had started before seeing that there was a another that was there, “Oh, hello…?” Lucy had said to him, “Hi there, Julius Thorsen, nice to meet you.” he had said to her.

Lucy had looked at Julius, not liking him at all, he smelled spook like her, but before she could say anything, Lucan got an alert on his phone, “I’m sorry, I have to go.” he had said to them, “I have to go and ask Miranda something, please don’t steal anything or I’ll have you reported to the authorities.” he had said and hearing that, the two glared at the others as the Viltrumite walked away.

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Manhattan, NYC

The Viltrumite had sighed as he had went and approached Miranda, “Hello, Miranda,” he had said, making the woman turn and smiled, “How would you like to go to a wedding with me?” he had asked, making the woman then look at him in confusion, “Who?” she had asked and hearing that, Lucan smiled as he had went and sat in the opposite seat of her.

“It was Kregg.” he had said and hearing that, the women smiled, “Oh great! I loved Marisol–!” “Not her, a different woman named Grace.” she had said and hearing that from him, Miranda had glared at that, “When did that happen?” she had asked and hearing that, she had wanted to ask more until she had looked, “Where is it?” she had asked of him, “Windsor, London.” He said.

“I would just need to make a couple of calls and–” “I appreciate that.” he had said with a smile, making the woman grin at that, Lucan was a man of few smiles, “I bet that Kregg would be happy to see us.” he had told her, making the human wonder why he had decided to marry someone in England and wondered what it was going to be like there at the wedding.

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Windsor, London

Anissa had entered the area, looking around at The Kensington Estate, thinking that this place was large, making her think that there was a problem with this much wealth all around, it had started to make her wish that she would go and destroy it compared to the destruction that had been done on so many other planets as she had seen that Kregg had come in with a suit.

“Kregg.” she had said, walking towards him, “Anissa.” he had said with a smile, while she saw everything, “Why is this one deserved of these rituals?” the girl had asked and hearing that, Kregg had shrugged, “Apparently, the higher one is in their society, the more obligated that they are to bond as mates with each other.” which had made the girl snarl.

“So what is exactly supposed to–?” “Kregg!” Grace had said and hearing that, they had turned to see that there was a blonde woman who was approaching them, curious at the sight that was before her, “who is this?” She had asked, making Kregg smile, “Grace Kensington, meet my sister, Anissa, she’s one of the three coming.” he had said, making Anissa curious at that.

“Anissa! It is a pleasure to meet you.” she had said to her, gently holding her shoulders with a smile that Anissa tried to return, “It is good to meet you too… Grace.” she had said and hearing that, she smiled, “I would love to talk to you over a cuppa, do you prefer Darjeeling or Earl Grey?” she had asked and hearing that, Anissa shook her head, “I prefer coffee, but I wouldn’t mind whatever you recommend.”

That had made the woman smile, “I’ll take her to her room, it looks like the planners are staging something.” he had said, making her turn and glare before Grace started to shout out towards the planners in question, “It looked like they were getting ready for a coup.” Anissa said as they walk, “No doubt… but the fire.” he had said, chuckling at the thought there as they walked.

“So then, what of the others, are you planning to abandon–?” “No, she wasn’t even the first to tell me about a pregnancy.” he had whispered, “And I will not abandon any of them.” he had said, making Anissa sigh, “Both Lucan and Thula are bringing their mates, what will they say about you and your multiple mates?” she had asked, at that, Kregg shrugged, “Why should I care for them?” he asked.

“Because what I can tell, humans don’t like to share mates, and they like to talk.” she had told him and hearing that, Kregg had opened the door for her, “Well let’s hope that they don’t ‘spill the beans’ he had said and hearing that, the Viltrumites both wondered two things, when exactly they would lay siege to Ceres, and how bad this ritual was going to get screwed up.

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Windsor, England

The three Viltrumites were in their little corner, being… wallflowers, as it were, a little put off by the number of people that were there enjoying it all and were talking more and more and more, it was making the aliens watching the humans feel– “This reminds me of home.” Lucan had told them, making the two woman look at him in confusion, “How does this remind you of Viltrum?” Anissa had hissed, confused.

“Just… the people that were there, before the purge, before the loss of Argall, things were like this and I miss it, how we didn’t have to show strength constantly and we weren’t at risk of extinction.” Lucan had told them and hearing that, both nodded, “And it wasn’t that bad until The Scourge Virus.” Anissa had said, making Thula flinch at that, all of them having lost somebody, a mate, a parent or sibling, a child.

And now instead of fighting, instead of being warriors, they were being civilians, finding love, finding what Kregg was finding, or at least a modicum of that as they had seen their General had approached them, “How are you all liking this… ritual?” he had asked and hearing that, the three of them had all scowled at him, “This is ridiculous, festive and ridiculous.” Anissa had told him.

That had made the General shake his head at that as the two that had brought a mate went and walked off while Anissa had looked around, “Are there any humans here that are worth mating?” Anissa had asked, looking around at them, bored and not seeing any of them, “Grace has a brother who was a part of a Super Soldier Project, I would recommend him first.” he said, pointing the man out.

“How strong?” Anissa had asked and hearing that, Kregg thought, “I saw him crush a metal post in three seconds, looked like he struggled for a bit.” he had said and hearing that, Anissa had sighed, “It should prove entertaining for a bit.” Anissa had said, glad she had gotten the ‘cocktail’ dress as the human called it before Anissa walked over to said Super Soldier to enjoy the time.

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Kensington Chapel, Windsor

The three of them were on the Grooms side, a strange concept, but they had obeyed and watched as Kregg had looked nervous, Miranda and Colin both smiling with the latter wiping a tear from his eye, “Are you–?” “What? I’m allowed to cry at weddings.” he had whispered to her, making Thula confused while Miranda had held Lucan’s hand tightly, looking hopeful at the sight.

“This is all so… nice?” she had said, giving what she assumed was a smile as Lucan leaned in to Miranda, liking it more then the two women that he came with, one unsure of the need for such amount of people and ceremony while the other was just unsure why Kregg would want a ceremony like this since she had a few weddings under her own belt as they had watched him.

Eventually, they had seen that there was a lull as the human spoke, “I do.” she said with a smile, “I do.” Kregg had said and hearing that, the two of them proceeded to lock lips like the humans had preferred t do as much and at that, the three rose up with their others and started to clap, as they had done as much, Lucan had looked towards Miranda with a smile, Colin following as well.

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Kensington Residence, Windsor

Kregg was being cheered on and clapped with a few as they had seen that there was the trio that were there, Lucan looking around and following Miranda and Colin who were both chatting as he had fiddled with a box, a box that was IDENTICAL to the one that Lucan had, “So then, what did you think of that?” he had asked and hearing that, Anissa had snorted in annoyance at that.

“It was too long and you haven’t taken her yet.” Anissa had said, “I liked the connection, how you had bound yourselves to each other.” she had said while Lucan had started to get a bit antsy, “And you, Lucan?” Kregg had asked and hearing that, the man had turned, “I liked it,” he had said, “I like the Earth custom, it reminds me of home.” he had told them as Colin and Miranda walked over.

“Lucan, I believe that you wanted to talk to Miranda?” he had said and hearing that, The Viltrumite had nodded before he had walked with her, making them curious as Grace went over and grabbed Kregg which had made the two of them curious at that as Colin had cleared his throat which had drawn the attention of the two, just as Lucan was getting to work on his own speech.

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Lucan had found a secluded area, making sure that the door was locked before head went and turned towards her, “Miranda,” he had said, taking a breath, “What is this?” She had asked and hearing that, Lucan took a breath, “When I saw that ritual, when I saw those people and how they were gathered to bind each other together until death… I found that beautiful.” he had said to her.

“Lucan…” she had went, unsure what was going on and that had made the man pulling out a box and kneeling like he had been taught by Colin, “Miranda… will you marry–?” “Yes!” she had shouted, taking the ring before lifting his face up and kissing him deeply, laughing as she had done as much with had made Lucan smile at that as well, “So you will by me m– wife?” he had asked her.

“Of course I will, you idiot!” she had told him with a smile before looking at the ring, “What is this made of?” she had asked him, having never seen a jewel or a metal like this, “The Metal was from an amulet my father wore he called Tholite, and the jewel was the one he gave my mother.” he had said and hearing that, Miranda wa amazed at how the metal seemed to be a mix of purple and blue while the jewel…

It was as if there was a exploding star trapped within the crystal, “It’s beautiful.” she had told him and hearing that, he had smiled towards her before holding her hands, “You should thank Colin, he had told me how to do this properly–” “Wait, is he going to propose to Thula?” she had asked of him, hearing that, Lucan shook his head, “Oh no, he’s asking her to move in with him in New Jersey.” he told her.

That had made Miranda smile towards him, “Really? All the way in Jersey?” she had asked and hearing that, Lucan had nodded, “Though, I do admit that I am curious on what his residence looks like.” He had told her before hearing the sound of a plate falling and making Lucan curious as he had went and the two of them had walked out to see what had happened.

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“So I take it you wanna move in with me?” he had asked of a hugging Thula who had knocked a serving tray down as she had taken it, smiling as she did, “Yes, that is the case.” Thula had told him as Anissa had rolled her eyes at that, taking another champagne flute before walking off to find the ‘super soldier’ that he had pointed out to her, because she was not having ANY of this.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Colin and Thula were getting their boxes in, the apartment was no longer needed so now she was bringing all of her stuff here, “So you’re sure about this?” Colin had asked her, “Of course, I can just fly over to Don and Casey whenever I want.” she had told him, making Colin chuckle as the alien had noticed that he had a single book on his shelf that didn’t belong, curious, she took it out, “Memoirs of a Space Adventurer?”

“Gah–!” Colin went, flinching at that, “I got that when I was bored,” he had said, nervous, curious, she had went and opened the book and started to read it, before Thula saw that there was a author name, “Nolan Grayson.” “This was made by Nolan Grayson?” she had asked of Colin Malco, “Yeah… wait, you know him?” he had asked her in confusion, “Think, why would I know him?” she asked.

Hearing that, Colin thought, “Well, he died when Omni–Man had went and murdered all of those people, I remember because I had an alert set for him, hoped he’d make another book.” he had told her, “But you came here later, so you wouldn’t know him unless you were here before or…” he had started before realizing what she was implying from him, “No…” he had said, looking at the book again.

“He was–?” “IS an alien,” Thula had told him, “The same species as me.” Thula had said and that made Colin blanch before he had looked at the book again, “So those stories–?” “Let’s see.” Thula had told him as she had went and looked at the words, glad that she had learned the human languages before seeing what they had entailed, “Nolan… you bastard–!” she started before reading more.

“I didn’t know that.” She had went, still reading it, “So all of that is true?” he had asked her, “Yes, it looks like he had recorded his missions on this paper,” she had said to him, “Do you know where the rest of this series is?” she had asked of him, making Colin curious and worried as he thought, “I think they didn’t sell well so not a lot of them were printed.” he had said to her as she went to the human purchase site to find out.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

Lucan was helping Miranda with adding her stuff to his, glad that he had bought the floor below him to move his workshop into before seeing that his phone was going off, “Miranda–?” “Getting it.” she had told her husband, she had went and picked it up, “Hello?” she had said, “Hey there Thula, it’s Miranda! How’re you?” she had asked as Lucan had fixed a metal sculpture that had a serious dent.

“Huh, let me ask him.” Miranda said before walking to him, “Hey Lucan–” she had decided before seeing that he was holding the sculpture, “Yes, Miranda?” he had asked of her, making the human stop her staring at the sculpture before turning to him, “Thula was wondering if you were able to find ‘Memoirs of a Space Adventurer’, apparently a friend of yours… Nolan, wrote them?” Miranda said.

That made Lucan pause in surprise at that, “Oh,” Lucan said, “I better go and ask some of the others, maybe Vidor will know.” he had said, surprising Miranda, “Who’s Vidor?” she asked of him, “Another work associate,” he had said and hearing that, Miranda was curious, “Then why haven’t I met him?” She had asked of him, curious at his response to the question.

“He’s a librarian working in The Philippines.” He had said, remembering when the two had Bistek on their respective breaks, “He’s been a fan of books like the Memoirs,” he said to Miranda who was curious and tried to look them up, only to find there was almost no mention of the series, but there was a ton on the author, Nolan Grayson, Travel Book Writer, Married with a kid–

And also a victim of that time when Omni–Man snapped and killed all of those people, curious, she had wondered why they were so curious about the book series as he had went to go and call someone, “Vidor,” Lucan had said, appearing annoyed as he had spoken, “Can you find me Memoirs of a Space Adventurer? They were written by Nolan.” Lucan had said to the other Viltrumite.

“And I believe that they’re difficult to find?” Vidor had said, always making sure to steal from the libraries of the worlds that he conquers, digitizing them and keeping the originals hidden away, “Why?” He had asked of the builder, “Is there some sort of value–?” “We both know you like to find difficult books.” Lucan said, “So quit faking annoyance and please find them.” he said.

“Sure, but who wants to find them?” Vidor had asked of him, “Thula, at least she started the message.” Lucan had said and hearing that, he chuckled, “Oh, Kael’s Ex–Mate.” He had said, making him scoff, “Please, he pitted her brother and sister against each other, there’s no way she would have bedded him.” he had said, making the human glare at that, “He what?” she demanded.

“Huh, good to know,” Vidor said, “I’ll need a day or so.” he had said before hanging up, making Lucan turned towards the human, “I’m sorry?” Lucan said to her, “If I ever meet this Kael guy, tell me so I can kick him in the family jewels.” Miranda said and hearing that, Lucan nodded, not wanting her to hurt herself but liking that she was in agreement with the rest of them on that thought.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Kregg had laid on the hammock there, reading through a book that he had thought was the Memoirs book, but instead it was something called ‘The History of The Ancient World, by Susan Wise Bauer, also taking the Medieval and Renaissance World books as well once he realized they were about human history which had made him want to learn more about them, after all, know your enemy.

“Kregg?” Nancy had said to him, making the General look up with a curious expression, “Yes?” he had asked, getting to the part about the babylonian punishment, “Do you have superpowers?” she had asked of him, making Kregg look at her in surprise, “What?” he had asked, already thinking on his next move, he had just gotten into a sitting position when she revealed it.

It was his old Viltrumite Uniform that he had hidden in his locker, “I found this in that locker of yours and there was some other stuff… I remember that Omni–Man had one like this and–” “I don’t have superpowers,” he had told her, “At least, not compared to the rest of my species.” he had told her, making Nancy take a step away from him, “You’re–?” “A Viltrumite, like Omni–Man is.” he had told her.

That had scared Nancy, “Are you here to take over the Earth like he tried to?” Nancy had asked, worried right now as Kregg had gotten out of the Hammock, “No! No…” he had told her, not wanting to scare the human, “Our people… we lost everything, our planet, our empire, there are roughly thirty of us left and we’d rather just… live.” he had told her, shrugging, giving her as much as he should.

That seemed to calm her down a bit, “Okay, so you’re not going to go all Omni–Man on us?” she had asked of him, making Kregg raise his hand, “I swear, our last orders were to hide in the planet that we were assigned on.” he told her, making Nancy nod at that as she had approached, looking him over, as if trying to see what was different about him, “Are you scared?” Kregg asked.

“Of course I’m scared.” Nancy had told him, “You’re an alien from the same species as Omni–Man!” she said to him, shouting before catching hearself and now sighing, “But I also know you’re a loyal person that makes sure to finish anything you put your mind to, I know you’re not a brutal murderer, and I know that you don’t lie…” she had told him, making Kregg a bit nervous at that.

“So I’ll trust you.” she had said with a smile which made Kregg smile as well before she spoke, “Can we fly?” Nancy had asked of him, making the general smile at that as he had opened his arms, making her smile wider as Nancy went and approached, wrapping her arms around him and he made sure that she was snug before the General went and lifted off.

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Dane Residence, NYC

Lucan and Julius were both enjoying a beer together when The Viltrumite had looked towards him, “So then… do you have any idea on my new project?” Lucan had asked and hearing that, Julius had checked the pad that ha had given to him and that had been clincher for one of his projects, the two of them enjoying it when Lucan had gotten a message which made him look.

“I need to go to… taste cakes?” he had said and hearing that, the two of them had looked at each other in confusion, “Why would she want you to taste cake?You don’t have a sweet tooth.” Julius had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite had shrugged at that, “I do this for her, I get to pick the meat,” he had said towards her, “I am thinking that Squid and that crustacean people enjoy, crab.” he had said to him.

Julius shrugged at that, “I hope you enjoy the… delicacy?” he had asked and hearing that, Lucan had smiled, “Then you should join us, it would be a good time to enjoy it.” he had said and hearing that, Julius had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite had shrugged at that as he had went and gotten his coat, “Great to hear, lets go and get some food.” he had said as they walked off.

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Berlin, Germany

They had went and enjoyed the Spatzle, Nancy was a but surprised that he would bring her here and that he already knew the language, “Is that– is that an alien power?” Nancy had asked, leaning in to whisper to him, at that, Kregg had smiled, “No, I was just a quick study, like my fellow students back in the academy days.” he had said and hearing that, she was curious.

“Your people had an academy?” she had asked of him, making the alien nod at that, “Yes, though we were usually left to fight with each other until we reached our teen years, then they’d round up the strongest and train them to be stronger.” he had said, making Nancy curious, “And you were one of them?” she had asked, making Kregg chuckle at that, “Barely.” he had said to her.

“If it weren’t Thula and my friends, then I probably would have been a grunt.” he had said and hearing that, the woman was curious, “Your people didn’t teach them?” she had asked, “Most of us, we learn from experience, a few are trained as children.” he said, thinking of Thragg and Thula at that as they had looked around, “Thula?” Nancy had asked, “One of the survivors.” he told her.

That had made Nancy a bit nervous, “Last I heard, she had found a mate, a teacher as it were.” he told her which had made the woman give a sigh of relief at that as the two of them had went to enjoy their meal before eventually the general finished up and then looked to her, “Would you like Italian?” he asked, making Nancy smile as she had went to get ready.

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Manhattan, NYC

Anissa was sitting in her chair, she was trying a drink at a bar, looking around at everything, trying to see something that would interest her more than whatever everyone else had done, something like the Cloud Sculpting that she used to do when she was young, but now… maybe she could steal one of those planes? It’d be like painting with a mop, but it was better than nothing.

Anissa had saw a art store and decided that it would be something interesting for her to do as she had went and entered it, looking for something for her to work with, anything really, before noticing that there was some interesting things here, Clay, clay that she could mold and then change into whatever she wanted, this she could enjoy as the Viltrumite purchased the materials.

As she had went and gotten them in the bags, Anissa had went and gotten a call, “Anissa?” Her fake Cat had said towards her, “What is it?” she had asked the animal, “First off, I’m your pet you should be worshiping, not your secretary.” She had told them, making the alien warrior sigh as she had went and looked at the alien that was there before she had went and heard the next part.

“Thragg wants you on patrol for the planet, apparently you’re going on shifts now.” The Cat had said and hearing that the Viltrumite had sighed at that, thinking as she had went and walked away so that she could go and get the Stardust uniform that Thula had, stretching right now as she had wondered if there was going to be something fun for her to do as she had went and flew off.

As she had went and flown up and away once getting out of sight, the Viltrumites were all unaware, they were all enjoying their time on the planet, when she had realized that there was something that was brewing with the coalition, they had all been carving their own little place on the planet and now there was something that was coming that could threaten it and there were none that knew the danger ahead.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Thula had been able to find another of the books that Nolan had written thanks to Vidor and as such she was able to enjoy it, “Uh, Thula?” Colin said, making Thua look from her spot in the canopy chair to notice him still tied up on the bed with the collar on, “You mind getting me out of this?” he had asked her, seeing that, she had went and gotten up, skyclad as she had went to take the cuffs off.

“Sorry, I was too engrossed in my reading.” she had said towards him and honestly, he didn’t mind too much as they had noticed that there was somebody knocking on the door, at that, the pair had looked towards each other before she had went and put on a robe and headed to the door, “What–?” she had demanded before seeing that it was a paperboy who was looking everywhere but her face.

“What is it?” she had asked of him as the human had offered her the paper, as she had went and looked it over, interested, apparently Invincible was working with that reptile, Dinosaurus, had apparently started to work together for some reason, that had made the alien curious, “Thank you.” she had said as the boy had nodded, going and walking away now as he had gotten his eye full.

“Interesting.” She had said, looking over the words there when her phone had went off, revealing that there was a collected call on their comms that had made the warrior curious as she had looked to Colin, “I have to take this.” she had said before going to a private room, Colin nodding at that as the human had went to go and enjoy the rest of the day and hoping that it wasn’t too bad.

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Manhattan, NYC

“Can you believe that this is happening?!” Anissa had shouted out and hearing that, the others were in agreement, “This is all a bit off.” Vidor had said and hearing that, the others were in agreement at that, “Could he be planning something?” Kregg had asked of his strategists while Thragg had remained silent, “I checked all of the data and his designs…” Lucan said to them.

“If he was raised an engineer on Viltrum, he would have been one of the exceptions.” He had told the others and hearing that, they were quite curious on that and thought on how this was going to go on as the aliens had thought on what they would be doing right now as they had all thought, “Maybe he’s trying to do Anissa’s spiel? The one she tried on him?” Thula had said.

There were a few that had agreed with that and Anissa had thought something similar, “Whatever it may be, I will be watching him from now on.” The Regent had said and that had made the warriors all start to give their confirmation, “Should we remain on our current mission?” Anissa had asked as Charra had went and approached her, “Yes, but Anissa, have your pet on monitors.” Thragg ordered.

The phone line was cut and seeing that, she had went and looked to Charra, “I’ll have you transported in an hour, better get packed up.” she had warned the feline who had nodded, going to the planetary pod that Felfer had brought with her and Charra had locked it, liking the feel of it as she had sat pretty and gotten ready for what was going to be her first trip through the stars.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Moon

Thragg had watched as the cat had been placed by Anissa, he had no idea why she had used Felfer, it was one of the genetic engineering companies that they once considered until the prototype they sent had a crown of horns like a demon, as The Cat had come out of the pod, Thragg glared at it, “Listen, Pet.” he had to Charra who had lazily looked up towards him.

“You will man your station, you will obey, and if you attempt to overthrow or try anything, you will be butchered like the animal that you are, I will personally skin you alive.” he had told Charra and as she had heard that, the feline nodding along, “Great, can I go to my station now?” she had asked as one of the alien servants had went and wrapped a collar around her throat.

“I take it a tracker/comm/bomb?” Charra asked, “Think what you want.” Thragg had said to her as he had walked away, making the animal silently scoff before she had walked towards the station that was in question, the others that were there all watching and scanning her before they had went and walked away, as they had done as much, she had opened her comm to speak.

“Hello there, Anissa.” she had said before leaping onto the terminal, looking over everything that was there, “Charra, behave.” The Viltrumite said which had made her scoff, “My DNA is mostly Cat based, and with my brain, I can do anything BUT behave.” she had told Anissa as she had went and started to become a communications officer for The Viltrum Empire.

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Thragg was on his seat, looking at the skull of his emperor, when there was a noise that had made him look up and glare towards the stars, he could feel it, he could feel their enemies out and about, he could feel that the Ceres Colony was watching them and that had made him want to deal with them before he had eventually he had refocused his attention on Earth for now.

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Traziacian Compound, Ceres

The two of them had looked down at New York through the cameras that were there, observing the scene that their son was at as Primus had thought, “I want to go to this Urath–” “Earth.” Torr had said, making Primus sigh, “Right, Earth, not Urath.” Primus had said, having vacationed there before The Empire was a bunch of conquerors, “I want to see what makes the place so interesting.”

Hearing that, the warrior had nodded, “Very well then, let’s go then.” she had said and hearing that, the man had smiled as he and his partner had went to the sublight cannon, both of them geared up and ready as they had prepared for the trip as they had went and gotten into the cannon, “Fire.” Primus had said and at that, they had been launched through the field faster than even a Viltrumite could see.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

The farm was abandoned and thankfully there was nothing that the two had to worry about as they had both stopped themselves from screwing up the richter scale, the two of them had went and looked around and saw that there was nobody alive, Primus and Torr had went and entered both the barn and the house before they had noticed the corpses in the basement.

“Look at this,” Torr had said, showing an image, “They look similar to us.” he had said and hearing that, Primus had nodded, the two of them going to collect the clothing of the humans there, they had both gotten changed and dressed with Primus glad that they had no reason to alter their features until there was a knock on the door, making both look to each other before Torr had went to see who it was.

He had approached and opened the door to see that there was a woman there who looked surprised at the sight of him, “Mr. Peyton–! I mean, Brother Freedom, you’re back–” “Brother Freedom?” he had asked of her, “Uh… yes, you told me to after you joined that cult–?” “You can call me Torr.” he had told her, “I no longer associate with that organization.” he had told her as Primus approached.

“Ah, so that was your name.” she had said before the human noticed her as well, “And your name is…?” She had asked Primus who had decided that their real name was fine to tell them, “Thavia.” she had said, “Thavia Peyton?” she had asked, “That’s a… unique, name.” she had told them, hearing that, Thavia and Torr had looked to each other in confusion before the woman spoke.

“Is there anything that we can do for you?” Thavia had asked, making the woman think before speaking, “There isn’t much, it's just that I noticed that you hadn’t been out in a while and–” “We were regaining our strength,” Torr said, “The group that we were with was… harming our health.” Torr had explained, always being good with words as Thavia had looked and saw her truck.

“Is there something that we can assist you with?” Thavia had said, walking out and that had mae the woman look, “Uh, yeah, I just wanted to give you guys your rent and wanted to know about getting my septic tank fixed?” she had said and hearing that, the two Viltrumites had gotten curious, “I believe that we can have it repaired.” Thavia had said as they had both gotten out, “Please show us the… septic tank.”

That woman was confused and a bit nervous right now, “Are you two okay?” she had asked, making them turn, “We are fine, why do you ask?” Torr had asked, “Because you’re acting like you just came down to Earth.” she had said and hearing that, the pair were nervous, “We’re fine, there is nothing to worry about.” Thavia had said, making the woman curious, “Okay, then what’s my name?” she asked.

At that, the two of them had looked towards each other before Torr had spoken, “How about you do not pay rent and we will not have to worry about killing you?” Torr had asked and that had made the woman smile, “Sounds great to me! My name’s Kylie Connors.” she had told them, making the two think on that, “We should contact Justus.” Torr had said and Thavia was in agreement as she went to do as much.

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Manhattan, NYC

The young Justus was looking at his app that he had acquired, it was annoying and he hadn’t found any suitable mates, but they were so… they weren’t what he liked when there was a call on his comm, making him curious, “Hello?” he had asked, “Justus, we are here.” His mother Thavia had said, making him smile, “Where are you?” he had asked, looking around with a small smile on.

“We are on something called The Peyton Farms in Nevada, get over here.”  Thavia had said, making him grin at that as the young warrior had went and walked towards an alley to go and see that there was no one there before he had went and flown up, curious on how they would react to the world as it was and what their next plans were with everything going on.

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Earth’s Exosphere

The Regent had watched as they had approached, he was about to react when he had seen that Invincible had been approaching his brother and the Unopan as Thragg had listened in, “Mark!” The other half breed said, “Hey, guys!” Mark Grayson said, “Good to see you!” He had told them, the two going and embracing each other, “Wow, they’ve got you back in one piece, you’d never know anything happened!”

“Yeah, they grew my skin over new mechanical parts. They almost feel normal.” He had said and that made Thragg raise an eyebrow as The Unopan spoke, “I don’t mean to interrupt this reunion, but we’re here for a reason…” He had said, making Thragg glare, “Where’s Mom and Dad? Did they come?” Mark had asked, “Well, no… they…” The younger brother had said and that made Thragg sigh.

They should have brought the parents, it would have made him lower his guard more, “They remained on Talescria. There’s a lot to discuss. Your father informed me of The Viltrumites status here on Earth, and…” He said, making the Regent confused, “I’ve revised a plan I need to run past you.” The Unopan said as he had explained which had made Thragg more and more enraged at that.

That was when he saw that there was somebody with a similar thought to him, “HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?!” He had snapped in anger, “Mark, please.” He said, but this was not the time for it, “Just think this through… I understand your initial reaction, but you need to weigh this against the atrocities the Viltrumites have committed all over The Universe.” He had told him.

“Just consider it…” he had said, but Mark stayed silent, angry as Thragg had left the Warship, “This seems wrong at first, but it’s not. It’s the ONLY way we can save the universe. This fixes EVERYTHING.” Oliver had told him, but thankfully, the elder Grayson had spoken, “No… it doesn’t.” Mark said to them, “If there’s even the slightest chance this Scourge Virus you have will affect humans…” Mark had said.

“And it sounds like it’s pretty much certain… there’s NO WAY you can do this.” Mark had told them, “Allen, The Viltrumites killed nearly all of YOUR people… how is this different?” He had asked of him which had seemed to anger him, “It’s different because once The Viltrumites feel their numbers are sufficient and they’re through interbreeding with Earth they will resume their mission of Universal Conquest.”

“Then more please, like mine, will be pushed to The Brink of Extinction… and that’s only the beginning.” Allen had said, “And that’s only the beginning. Think of what they did with their numbers dwindling. How much WORSE will things be with their ful power restored?” Allen had asked of him, trying to convince him, “If I cause the extinction of humanity in order to rid us of The Viltrumites… that’s it.” He said.

“It stops HERE and the human race becomes a worthy sacrifice for the good of all life in the universe.” he had said which was when it made sense for Mark, “My father’s not here because he didn’t agree with you… right?” He had asked, already knowing the answer, “He couldn’t see the bigger picture. Your brother does… why can’t you?” his friend had asked, angry with him.

“My father is right, and I’m sorry Oliver, but you’ve always been oddly sold towards human life in general.” he had told his sibling, “You CAN’T do this.” He had told them both which neither one were in agreement with, “I’m sorry, Mark. But we HAVE to.” he had told him which was when Mark had acted, swinging hard to knock The Unopan back, “Don’t act surprised, Allen.” He had told him.

“You knew I could never let you do something like this.” Mark had said as Oliver had went and tackled him, “In fact, I’m almost certain that somewhere deep inside, you WANT me to stop you!” He had told him, “Don’t bet on it!” Allen said as he pushed his little brother off, “And you… don’t do this, Oliver. Help me stop Allen.” he said, “There are people on that planet you know… and countless who are innocent.”

“They don’t deserve to die!” He told him, “This isn’t about them!” Oliver said as Allen tackled him, “Oliver is right… but enough arguing! You’re wasting time!” He had said, “This had to be done quickly… it has to be done NOW! Before they get a chance to detect what’s happening!” He had snarled towards him before going and punching him in the face harshly.

“You need to just let this happen. Trust that I know what is best. I was made head of The Coalition of Planets for a reason.” He had told him, “Besides… Nolan couldn’t stop me.” Allen said as he had went and been knocked away, “What chance do you have?!” He had asked as Mark had started to spin, he was outnumbered and outmatched, but that was when HE came.

The Grand Regent of The Viltrumite Empire, the leader of them, has grabbed him by the back of his neck, stopping him and being gentle as he glared at these aggressors, “He has ME.” Thragg had said and in that moment, Mark had wondered what exactly it was that he had gotten himself into as he and his enemy were now against his brother and one of his friends.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

The three of them were waiting as Justus had went and walked towards the farm, Kylie had sat up straighter at that, “That’s Justus?” she had asked, making Thavia nod, “Our son.” she had said and hearing that the girl had looked towards them in surprise before Justus had walked towards them, “Mother, father.” he had said before looking towards the human, “You are Kylie?” he had asked of her.

“Yep! And can I just say that if you need anything at all, I’m where we’re doing and my bedroom door is always open.” she had said and hearing that, Justus had raised a eyebrow before they had went and walked, the four of them taking it slow, “We should bring the others here.” Justus had said, making Kyle turn curious, “I agree, the farmers would love it here, but we need to be careful.” Thavia had said.

Kylie had looked at them, confused as they had continued to walk, “I take it that you guys are… aliens? From outer space, not a different country.” she had said, at that, they had all gotten ready to attack her and she realized it, “I’m not going to say anything!” she had said, raising her hands in surrender, “You guys are cool and I live this kind of arrangement!” she had told them.

That had made them confused before they had went and nodded, the trio following her to the house which was on the property, it was a nice one, something Justus liked better than the city, “So are you going to–?” Kylie started as Justus had floated up and circled, shocking her at the sight, “Uh… it’s in the basement.” she had said to him, making Justus nod as he had landed, “Let’s go.” he said.

Kylie nodded before she had asked, “Can we fly after this?” she had asked and hearing that, Justus  shrugged, “I don’t see why not.” he had said as the two of them had went and nodded, both of them had stopped at that as Torr had heard a message, confused, he had listened and then he was getting surprised towards the comm, “We need to get ready to run.” he had said towards her.

That had confused Thavia, “Why?” she had asked, hearing that, the man had went and took a breath, “Because that Unopan and the half breed are fighting the other half breed and Thragg up there with The Scourge Virus, and if Thragg loses, then this whole planet can die.” he had said and hearing that, they had both looked and had realized that their lives were in The Grand Regents hands.

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Earth’s Exosphere

The two squared up against them, one betrayed while the other was angry with fists ready, “Thragg.” The Unopan had snarled, “Allen, so good to see you again… and the young Viltrumite traitor has healed nicely.” he said, making him flinch in fear at that, “Now, did you REALLY think we would occupy this planet without monitoring orbital activity?” he had told them as if they were children.

We saw your arrival, we know your plan, so…” he had started, a glare growing on his face now, “Tell me why I shouldn’t slaughter both of you RIGHT NOW?” he had demanded, but neither were scared, “Well, there’s a few reasons that come to mind ranging from the poignant and bold to the mundane and desperate.” he said, reaching behind himself right now.

“I could list them all, but that would take a while. So I’ll just dive into the most important one…” he had said before pulling out the weapon that carried the doom of a planet, “If you so much as move a muscle in our direction… I’ll pull this trigger… and you die.” he had said, enraging Thragg even more so, “You clearly have no idea how hard I’ve been fighting the urge to kill you simply to see that giant ridiculous Unopan eye burst forth from your shattered skull…” He had warned.

“Now you show me IMMEASURABLE disrespect by threatening me with The Scourge Virus… The thing that turned my home planet into a tomb… before you helped its creator, Thaedus Destroy it…” Thragg had went in fury, “You have no idea the restraint I’m exercising at this moment…” he warned, but Allen wasn’t amused as his arm never wavered at all before him.

“This is a perfected strain, far more deadly that the previous one that decimated the Viltrumite population.” he had warned to them both, “I’d advise you to stop pretending you still have the upper hand here.” he had said and hearing that, the Grand Regent had glared, “No matter that level of perfection you’ve achieved with this new strain…” Thragg said, conceding that much.

“I know I could separate your head from your body before the virus takes effect on me.” he had said, making the two glare daggers harder at each other, “Just so we’re clear on the terms of this standoff.” he had warned towards him and hearing that, Mark had went and spoke up, playing the mediator between the three, “Okay, so it’s over, right?” he had asked of them all.

“Allen… you’re packing it in and going home?” he had asked of his friend, “Thragg KNOWS you’re not catching them by surprise… you release this thing into Earth’s Atmosphere now and they just take off, leaving the planet before the virus spreads.” He had said, making them realize they lost the element of surprise, “So that’s it… you plan is officially foiled.” He explained.

The two of them realized it and neither one seemed to like it, “Come on, guys… let’s not do anything crazy, okay?” He had asked of them, “I’m so totally unprepared for crazy right now.” Mark had said towards them as Thragg had went and started to speak up now, “Let me be clear. There will be no fight here… not now.” The Grand Regent had explained towards the enemy.

“As the new head of The Coalition of Planets, Allen…” He said, using his actual name now, “I understand that you are under tremendous pressure… and need to prove yourself worthy of the appointment.” Thragg had explained towards them before saying something that he hated, “I would like to propose a truce.” He had said which Allen had scoffed at, “A truce? Really?” He had asked.

“YES. I could slaughter you now, maybe you would infect me, maybe not. My people would be safe, you would be dead.” He had explained towards him, “But what does that accomplish? You are not so stupid that this is the ONLY sample of the virus you’ve got it stored away somewhere, beyond my reach.” Thragg had explained, it was something that he would do if he was the one with the gun.

“So after you die your successor comes back here and we’re in the exact same place.” Thragg had explained towards him, “Furthermore, I don’t BELIEVE you really want to do this. I know what it is like to be made a leader, to have yourself thrust into that role.” He had said, remembering when he and his brother were groomed to do so, and how he had taken control.

“At this stage, you are allowing your perceived duty to overshadow your own good judgment. The extinction of life on Earth is simply not worth the lives of Thirty Viltrumites.” Thragg had explained which they both knew was thirty too many, “Also, I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that you only have my word that we are all even on this planet.” He lied, knowing this was their last option.

“Do you really trust that I would allow my people to be in such a vulnerable position?” He had asked of them, “If the overwhelming sense of obligation to your new role wasn’t clouding your judgment… you would see all this, and be aware of it.” He had said towards them which had made the two of them look at each other and were a bit nervous before looking to them again.

“Instead, you are acting on impulse, allowing your uncertainty to drive your decisions.” He had said to him, “This is not a good idea.” He had warned towards him, “Consider how you REALLY feel about it, and you will agree.” Thragg had said as Allen had taken a pause, glaring at him with such hate, “Okay…” He had told him, relieving Mark a bit, “So now we’re getting somewhere.” He had told them.

“So again, I propose a truce.” Thragg had explained, “We occupy this planet, it’s not a hostile occupation, our presence is largely unknown by the population.” He had explained, knowing that some of the mates already knew, “You are uncomfortable with it… but I am uncomfortable with you having the Scourge Virus in hand, at the ready.” He had said, hating that he had such a weapon.

“You have the ability to strike at us with this virus at ANY time. We have the ability to slaughter every living thing on this planet… and resume our war with the coalition.” He said, knowing that plenty would be happy with that, “We are in a standoff. I say we allow our position to remain as such, with each party keeping the other in check.” He said, recalling that human war documentary about a ‘Cold War’.

“We will live here, nothing more… and in return, you will not attempt to kill us.” he had said to him, but neither one seemed to like that thought, “I don’t know that I can make that work.” Allen had told him, “Let me help you. You are backed into a corner. You have no choice.” Thragg warned, which had made Oliver nearly lunge at him before Allen had caught the young boy.

“The HELL we don’t! I’m willing to bet your people are in deep cover… I bet the virus would get to them before they could get off world, we may not get all of you, but–!” “Oliver… stop.” Allen had told him, “Thragg is right.” he had said, surprising Thragg almost enough that he didn’t notice Seven Earth Natives that were there, “Oh, what the heck?” Mark had asked as they approached.

“How am I hearing you?” The man in the yellow and Orange suit… Bulletproof if he remembered their observations, had said, the thoughtware receiving the radio signals so they could hear them, “What? I didn’t hear him.” The one in mechanical armor had said, possibly an automaton as Mark spoke to them, “I’ve got some alien tech, allows me to transmit and read your thoughts.” he explained.

“Did robot say he can’t hear me? If he’s not in that suit, he’s out of range, that’s why.” Mark had told Bulletproof, “Says he’s got alien tech, can read and transmit thought. You’re out of range.” He had relayed to the one called Robot, “Sorry to get you out for this.” He told the humans, “You can head back, we’ve got this covered.” Mark had said to them, “He’s telling us to leave.” Bulletproof said.

“He’s in control of the situation.” He had told the mechanical man, “Is that what he’s saying?” The machine had said, irritating him that these annoyances were here, “Who are these people?” He had asked, wondering if he’d tell him more than what his reports told him, “Friends of mine, don’t worry about them. They won’t interfere.” Mark had told him when Bulletproof spoke up.

“Robot says that your status as a fugitive makes him skeptical of your actions here, and he’d like all of you to accompany us back to the Pentagon for for detainment until things are sorted.” Bulletproof had warned, angering Thragg that they thought that they could do as much, “That’s NOT going to happen.” he had said as they had all engaged them, Thragg staying still which the others attacked each other.

“Subdue them all! Monster Girl, you take the big one!” The Automaton had said, “WHICH ONE?!” The large and green one had said as Mark had been restrained by some green wires around his wrists while the others engaged Allen and Oliver, “Oh, crap– come on guys! DON’T DO THIS!” He had shouted out, knowing that Thragg would be able to kill them easily.

“Sorry, man. I don’t know what you’re up to lately…” Bulletproof went, swinging at Mark as he tore the wires off, “But it’s got a lot of people worried. You’ve brought this on yourself.” He had told him, “Sure… but that doesn’t mean I’m wrong.” Mark had said as Monster Girl had swung at him, “You’re mine, handsome!” She had said, but he easily avoided her attack, “No! Stay away from him!” Mark warned.

“He’ll KILL you.” And it would be so easy, but Thragg was not in the mood as he tossed one of the humans to the Monster Girl, “What is wrong with you?” He had asked, “You attack the one who has just save your planet?!” He had said as her helmet was destroyed, “Have you gone mad?!” He had demanded of them as Bulletproof had punched Mark, “Thragg, please!” He had questioned.

“Stop! Don’t hurt them!” He had said as the automaton had went to save the Monster Girl, “Hold on… I’ve got you!” He had told her, which was when Oliver kicked one of The Guardians away, “SCREW THIS NOISE!” He had shouted out before going and flying towards a distracted Allen who was easily stopping the attacked that had gone towards him.

‘While he’s distracted! This is our chance!” He had told The Unopan, “What are you DOING?!” He had asked him before realizing what was going on, “Oliver, no!” He had went before getting punched in the face, “Hey!” He had snapped, long enough to be distracted for Oliver to go and fly away from him, in response to this, Thragg had gotten angry at the sight, VERY angry.

“Please don’t hurt them…” Mark said, putting his hands on Thragg’s chest, “They’re trying to so good here!” He had said and hearing that, Thragg decided to play nice for now, “My patience only goes so far.” He had said as Mark realized what had happened, “Oliver?!” He had went, avoiding the others there, “Damn it, no!” He had shouted before swiping them all away.

As he had gotten them all off of him, he had went and flew right after his brother, “Oliver!” He had shouted, going into the atmosphere to stop him while they had continued to fight, at least until Allen had gotten annoyed with them, “STOP!” He had shouted out with such force that all of them had stopped, looking at him with some surprise and confusion at what was going on.

“The fate of your entire world is at risk.” he said as if he he was not the cause for such a possible catastrophe, “I am needed.” he had said before going to fly towards the planet, angering him at the audacity when one of the humans had spoken, “So… who ARE you?” He had asked, making Thrag  glare at them, “I was the one trying to save your little mud ball of a planet.” He had snapped.

At that, he had went and started to fly back to the Warship, he did not care if they saw him, not now, not with what was happening, so he had went and sent out an alert, “Creature, send an alert to all Viltrumites, The Scourge Virus is on Earth.” He had said, making sure that they were all alive at least as the Grand Regent had went to prepare for the worst possible outcome.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Thula had swore and swore and swore at what had happened, Colin heard this all and was a bit surprised, never seeing her so panicked right now as he had went to approach her, “Thula? Is everything alright?” he had asked, making the woman turn towards her, “No! Everything is not alright!” she had shouted, wanting to throw something as she had went and sat down, terrified.

“What happened?” he asked her, making Thula start to calm down a little bit as she had went and started to take a calm breath, “An alien, an enemy of my people… he had brought a sample of The Scourge Virus here to Earth.” she had said to Colin, making him look at her with a bit of confusion as he had recalled it, “Scourge Virus… you talked about that–” “It was the virus that nearly wiped us out.” she said.

“It had a fatality rate so high, we thought that this was the end of our species.” she had said towards him, making Colin worried, “And they–?” “The couldn’t release it, at least not on all of us, it just hit one.” she had said to him, making Colin curious, “Who?” he had asked of her, making Thula sigh, “Just one,” she had said to him, “The only hybrid here on Earth right now that isn’t in a woman’s womb, Invincible.”

That had made Colin worried at that, “What’s–?” “He’s Viltrumite, one of the last of our kind, we’re going to save him.” she had told him, making Colin a bit more worried as Thula had went and sat down, just as they had both heard the doorbell, making them look to see that someone was at the door, so they had went and gotten up, the two of them cautious as they had went and opened the door to reveal them.

“Thula.” Kregg had said as Lucan and Anissa were there too, all of them anxious, all of them looking around, distressed, “Can we come in?” Anissa had asked, making the two look at they had went and let them in, Kregg going and pulling out a six pack of some of the strongest beer that he had found in Europe, the other three going and taking a can with him offering to Colin, but he had learned not to take one from Kregg.

“So… The Scourge Virus lives.” Lucan had said out loud, wanting to take his fiance and fly away, fly as far away as possible as fast as possible, “Thragg had already said that they are going to isolate him, and The Scourge Virus weapon had been taken and thrown at full speed.” Anissa had said and hearing that, Colin spoke, “Thrown where?” he had asked of her.

“What?” Kregg had asked of Colin, “Where was it thrown? Cause I remember you guys talking about those colonists that were on Ceres.” he had said and hearing that, they had all paused, all of them looking at each other before they had each went and taken a sip, as deeply as possible of The Spirytus Stawski which was making him worried, “Are you just going to let it–?” “They were traitors.” Lucan said.

“Nothing?” he had asked of them, “Are you just going to let him–?” “Let him?” Thula had asked of him, “Thragg had been bred to be one of the strongest warriors, he had murdered thousands in The Civil War, how he had butchered his own twin for joining the opposing faction.” Thula had said as Kregg rubbed his empty socket, “Let him? None of us could stop him.” Kregg had said.

Colin had gotten worried at that, he had remembered the sight of the man and as he had done so, the human man was more worried and grateful that he had survived him as Colin had looked towards them, “So… what now?” he had asked, making the Viltrumites all look towards the human before Lucan spoke, “We are currently on standby, and I had heard of this television that Miranda had wanted me to see.”

That had made the others curious as he had went and taken the cellular device that he had purchased and reveled it, “Something called… Die Hard?” he had said, not really understanding how something would be able to die hard since things usually just… died, the others had looked at it in curiosity as well, except for the human, “Die Hard? I loved that as a kid.” he had said, getting up to go and get the DVD.

“I can play it until Thragg calls you guys back?” he had asked and hearing that, the Viltrumites had decided that it would be interesting to see for now as they had all went and watched, wanting to see what had made Miranda and Colin like a movie like this as the opening credits had started up, “Want me to get some food?” he had asked, “I’ll get it.” Thula had said, figuring this should at least be interesting to pass the time.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

The three of them with their human… pet? Guide? Something, had went and looked at it all before they had both went and looked as Justus was getting a personal update on it all, “So then, should we report to the others?” Torr had asked and hearing that, Thavia had sighed, “Not yet.” she had said towards him, “I want to set up a base of operations here, a place for us to properly grow some food.” she had said.

That had made Torr look towards Thavia and smile as he had went and sat on a chair, Thavia rocking on her chair before she had been reminded of Conor and the kids, all five of them running and flying around, it had made her sigh as she saw Justus, “We need to grow, maybe there’s a chance that we can… grow, do what Thragg and his people are doing.” she had told him.

That had made Torr nod at that as their son had went and approached them, “Kylie Connors is asking if I would like to see the town.” he had said before going and walking away and hearing that, the couple had decided that it would be interesting right now as they had went and enjoyed the day right now and with that, the pair had decided that they should test the gravity of this planet.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

The four of them were surprised by that film, all of them were a bit confused and interested at that, “I liked the Police Officer.” Lucan had said to them, “The Main Villain reminded me of Thragg somewhat.” Anissa had said, disliking how there was no female warrior, she had wished that there was, but the male was fine, “The fool that had attempted to negotiate should not have trusted him.” Kregg said.

“Agreed, but I like how they had turned a holiday celebration into a vicious battle.” Thula had said as Colin had smiled, “Remind me, these are not actual people, but actors, correct?” Lucan had said to them, “Yeah, the actor that played the cop was in a series or two.” he had said, writing them out and handing the most popular name to him which he had taken from Colin.

The five of them were enjoying their time, at least until they had received a message, the four of them all looking at their communicators and saw it, “We have to go.” Kregg had said, the three of them leaving with Thula staying, “I’ll be back later.” she had said towards him, making Colin smile back towards her as the quartet had went and flown upwards to deal with the new old threat before them.

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Traziacian Compound, Ceres

The group had been going and working on the latest projects and upping their defenses, at least until they had seen that there was something odd, that there was a small metal projectile that was there and as they had seen that, The warriors were starting to fly up to attack the projectile, it seemed something off, they did not know if it was anything dangerous, but it was something they were confused with.

It was a metal projectile that had a message on it, “To feel the pain we have– Thragg.” It had said and hearing that, they were all confused, the one that had held it saw that the projectile was opening up, making them confused as a small aerosol gun had started to beep before it had released a gas into their face, making the warrior cough in pain at that, dropping the projectile.

They were all confused at the sight of it, all of them had went and lowered themselves, the one sprayed had continued to cough, hitting a few of them as they had been confused at what was going on, why he was sending something like that to them as they had all decided to go to the calms, a few more of them coughing now as they had started to head into the mess hall where all the others were.

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Viltrumite Warship, Earth’s Moon

The humans were all in the common area, worried for Mark, all but the one that had faced him now, “So, you are the one who is in charge of Planet Earth?” he had asked, knowing of him, but this being the first time he met him, “Not how I’d put it.” Cecil had told him, “But in charge of its protection, yes. I’m not running the show or anything.” he said which sounded ridiculous to the Viltrumite.

“I have a moon base not two hundred miles from here, and we did not detect this ship.” he said as if the technology of Earth was advanced enough, “How long have you been here?” he asked, the two knowing that they each knew, now there was only the matter of honesty they were going to play, “Months.” Thragg admitted, deciding to humor him, “I gather Mark Grayson didn’t tell you about our agreement.”

The fact he didn’t deny it or confirm made Cecil more interesting, “For the better, really.” he had admitted to him, “And I’m supposed to ALLOW all this? What are you doing here?” he had asked and hearing that, Thragg decided to indulge, “You simply have no choice in the matter.” he had explained, “You did not detect our presence here, because our technology is vastly more advanced than yours.” he snapped.

You must honor the agreement we have with Mark. Otherwise we will destroy you.” Thragg said, knowing they could easily, “We will coexist in peace because to do otherwise would draw attention of the Coalition of Planets, which could lead to the extinction of my people.” he had told him as the scientists, Vidor and another, tried to save Mark Grayson.

“And, it appears, yours as well.” Thragg had admitted, making him glare harder, “As to our current situation. We have dealt with The Scourge Virus before. We know how to handle it.” Thragg said before giving the closer, “We are the boy’s only chance of survival. His life rests in our hands.” Thragg told him, “We will do everything we can to save him, despite our history as bitter enemies.” he warned.

“We will do this to show him that we are better than The Coalition, who caused his current situation.” Thragg had told him, “But also out of RESPECT for him, and because if we do allow him to die, I imagine that would create tension between us and the people of your planet, YOU chief among them.” Thragg had explained and hearing that, there was silence before Cecil spoke, “Yes, it would.” he said.

Satisfied with the truth, the two of them had looked once again as he continued to be checked on him, “You should know, his condition will get worse before it gets better.” Thragg had informed of the human, “He is only in the early stages of the virus.” The Regent said, remembering when their people were wiped out by the virus, “And this is a new stronger strain. We’re not completely sure of what we’re dealing with.”

“We are not certain he will survive.” the current leader of the Viltrumites had explained towards him, and THAT was when the human had cracked, “Please… do everything you can.” he had whispered and hearing that, Thragg was more than happy to see that which he would be able to use for their peoples future advantage to the best of their abilities, especially if Stardust was watching.

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Dinosaurus’ Lab

Thula was in her complete outfit, watching them right now and seeing as Alan The Unopan had come in, she had watched, looking on as they had appeared to be fighting, the woman wondering what was going on right now before the enemy grabbed him and started to fly up, “He’s coming with a friend.” she said on the comms, watching that as they had headed to the warship with a possible cure.

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Viltrumite Warship, Earth’s Moon

Mard was unconscious as Vidor and his assistant had looked at the hybrid’s mate who was crying in a hazmat suit, “Mark? Can you hear me?” she had asked him, hoping he would awaken, “We don’t believe so.” he said, remembering his time as a doctor during the plague, “The fever has him.” he had said, making her cry out loud at that as they seen her so upset now.

“I can’t… Not without you…” the human had said and as they had heard this, the two of them were starting to get more and more uncomfortable with that, “I–” she had started before he put a hand on her shoulder, “We must ask you to leave. There are many more tests to be done… you’ll only be in the way.” he had said, wanting her to get away as soon as possible.

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The first thing that he had heard when entering the room with two of his soldiers were the words, “I am a Genius. I can help.” he had said and hearing that, Thragg was annoyed, “That will not be necessary. Your services will not be needed.” he had said to the talking Ragnar, “Who are–” he had started before taking a breath, “No matter… from what I know of your people and your relationship to Earth,” he had snarled.

“The only possible reason you would even attempt to cure Invincible would be to gain favor with the people of Earth.” he had snarled towards the Regent, “Logically you would not attempt to gain that favor if you didn’t deem it to be ABSOLUTELY essential.” Dinosaur had continued towards him, “I am offering my assistance because Invincible is useful to ME.” the Reptilian had snarled towards him.

“Can you really afford to turn away someone who is more than likely able to help?” he had questioned and hearing that, Thragg had glared towards him, disliking, but respecting that the intelligent Ragnar had come to such a conclusion, so he had decided to comply, for now, “Clear one of the labs for this… creature.” he had said as one of his soldiers had went to move him.

As The Ragnar was escorted, he had turned back to the Humans and The Unopan, “The rest of you… leave.” he had ordered towards them, “There is nothing for you to do here. We are hard at work on this situation. Having you here is only complicating things.” Thragg had warned, “Our location will not change, you can return at any time. Go.” he had ordered of them.

At that, The Unopan was the first to speak, “You can’t possibly expect us to–” “If I wanted him dead, he’d be dead already.” Thragg had snapped, already annoyed with them and this conversation, “I will not ASK again.” he had told them, making the humans there glare before Alan had spoken up, “Last thing we need is to piss this guy off.” he had told them.

“I’m sorry, but… we should respect his wishes and go.” The Unopan had said and seeing that he was leaving, Thragg had decided to go and see about everything that was needed to be dealt with, thinking that he would need to have every possible scan done as The Grand Regent had walked away to go and see how his DNA is being affect at this time with the newest strain and if a cure was possible this time.

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Genetics Lab, Viltrumite Warship

Thragg had went and walked towards the alien geneticist that was there, “Grand Regent Thragg, I have discovered something… extraordinary.” he had said, but Thragg wasn’t in the mood, “Just tell me what it is you’ve discovered. Is it a cure?” he had asked, wondering if they could get rid of The Ragnar, “No, sadly,” the Geneticist had said towards him, a little scared at that.

“But during the process of trying to synthesize a cure we drew samples of the subject’s DNA.” he had explained towards him, “Thankfully it appears his body is staving off The Scourge Virus, for now at least.” The Geneticist continued, annoying him until he had spoken again, “But that’s not the most interesting part. I don’t really know how to say this… but when we ran his DNA… well…” he said, seeming scared.

Then he had said the three words that had shocked, terrified and infuriated Thragg all at once, “He’s a match.” The alien had said and at that, The Grand Regent had stepped forth and grabbed his by the throat, “You are to tell NO ONE!” He had ordered of the alien there, “Do you understand?!” he had snapped towards the scientist which had made him all the more terrified.

“Okay, yes… I can…” the man had said, but as Thragg looked into his eyes, he didn’t trust him, not one bit, “What?” he had asked as Thragg had went and wrapped his hands around his face, as calm as possible before squishing him, making the blood explode and with that done, the lab all dirty, Thragg had snarled, “I’m sorry.” he said to him before walking away, “No one can know.”

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Harlem, Manhattan

Lucan was walking down the street, this area of New York having many more with a similar skin tone to him, it had made the Viltrumite glad for the sight, at least for a little bit when he had seen that there was a pair of children that was playing with a football, tossing towards each other when one of them had thrown too far, the child backing away into oncoming traffic.

Seeing that, Lucan recalled that adults would be the ones trying to assist in danger children, at least that was similar with their species as Lucan had did a little more speed before pulling the child out of the way, “Be careful, child.” he had said towards the kid who smiled, “Thanks Reginald VelJohnson!” he had said before running to his friend, confusing Lucan.

“Those were some quick hands there.” a man had said, turning, Lucan had seen that there was a bald man with a purple shirt and no hair on his face, “Markus.” he had said, offering his hand towards him, “Lucan.” Lucan had said, “Not Reginald?” Markus had joked, making Lucan roll his eyes, “I do not look like The Police officer in Die Hard.” he had said, making Markus laugh.

“You kind of do, man.” Markus had said to him, making Lucan look unamused at that, “I don’t think that I’ve seen you around here before.” He had said, making Lucan sigh, “My fiance wanted me to deliver these letters to some friends of hers, she said that this would make the bitches jealous?” he had asked, making Markus laugh at that, liking the sound of that, “You got the addresses?” he had asked.

Hearing that, Lucan had pulled out the list of the addresses that were there and smiled, “I know a few of these places, you mind me helping?” he had asked, making Lucan shrug, “As long as I am able to complete it, I do not mind.” Lucan had said, making Markus smile before he had went and started to lead him through the location and with that, they had walked through the streets.

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Barber Shop, Harlem

The two of them had went and walked through the store where there were a group of men that were… African American, Black? One of the two, like them, who were all smiling at the sight of Markus, “Well if it isn’t Black Samson!” one of the men had shouted out, Markus was approaching him while Lucan had went and stood there, “What is this place?” he had asked of Markus.

“What? Your daddy never take you to a Barber Shop before?” one of the men in the chairs had asked, making the man look, “He tough me how to shave my head bald, The only thing I care for is this.” he had said, pointing towards his mustache, “I can respect that, bald is beautiful.” Markus had said as he had went and gotten started to pull out some appliances, “You only say that cause you had a flat top!” one said.

That had made the others all laugh at that as Lucan had seen that there was  a game, “What is this?” he had asked, looking at the pieces that were there, “You never played Chess?” One of them had asked and hearing that, Lucan had said what Mirand told him to say, “I grew up in a pretty isolated in a small village in Africa, there wasn’t much contact before I had left for college.”

Hearing that, the others were curious, “Huh, where in Africa?” Markus had asked him, “South Africa, my friends and I had all worked on our accents so that we could pass for American, or Australian if needed.” he had told them, making the others grin, “And where are your friends?” one of the older men had asked, “Busy, they all live in New York, but there are some… difficulties.” he told them.

Hearing that, Markus had chuckled, “That sounds pretty nice, that you still hang out with your friends even now.” he had said towards him and hearing that, Lucan had shrugged before he had went and pulled out a photograph for them to look at, these are them.” he had said, showing the photo as one of them had went and sat across from him, whistling at the sight of them all in civilian clothes.

“Hey, I think that I know this one.” he had said, pointing towards Thula, “Really?” he had said towards Markus, “Yeah, me and her met during my job.” he had explained and hearing that, the Viltrumite had decided to think about that as one of them spoke, “By the way, get in the seat.” he had ordered, making Lucan look towards him, “Pardon?” he had asked of the human.

“Bald IS beautiful, but there’s more than just trimming the stache.” he had said, making Lucan raise an eyebrow at that, “Your fiance might like it more.” he had said, making the men there holler and joke towards him which had made Lucan decide that it was wise for him to work on personal grooming more if it meant pleasing his mate more than before.

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Anissa’s Apartment, NYC

Anissa and Thula were on standby, the latter in her Stardust uniform without the mask while Anissa was in some clothes that she had preferred, sweatpants and a unzipped hoodie with a large neck for her shirt, the two of them deciding to watch a movie series that Colin had recommended and in response to that, the pair had decided to watch the whole thing and were pleasantly surprised.

“How do these humans know about the Yautja?” she had asked and hearing that, Thula had no idea how to answer Anissa, “Maybe they had a visitor who had directed these films as a warning?” Thula had said and hearing that, Anissa had sighed, “Maybe, I remember when one tried to hunt me.” Anissa had said, she was ready to talk more about it, but her friend had spoken up.

“I think I want to marry Colin.” she had told Anissa, making the warrior look to her, “Seriously, you too?” she had asked, Kregg she could understand, he always had a heart that was too big, and Lucan was more than happy to bend over backwards for another such as he is for his fiance, but Thula? “I’m surprised, I thought that you were using him as a tour guide?” she had asked of her.

“Oh, I was,” she had said, “But as I kept using him, learning from him, I learned two things,” she had sad towards her friend, “The first one being that I actually like living here on Earth, they’ve got so much history of violence it’s surprising.” she had explained towards her, “And two, after I had watched him go to sleep one night, I realized I would kill everyone and then myself if he was ever hurt.” she had said.

Anissa was surprised and disgusted by that, “Why?” she had asked, “I mean, he’s cute in a scholarly way, but I could break him as easily as as if I stepped onto a wishbone.” she had said and hearing that, Thula had sighed, “I… I honestly have no idea.” The Viltrumite had said towards her friend, “It’s… it’s primal.” she had told her, “It’s more of a feeling than a conscious thought.”

But Anissa still couldn’t understand it, “I swear, everyone is getting weirder and weirder the longer we’re on this planet.” she had muttered, starting up the next film that they were going to watch, “Kregg is marrying as many of his mates as possible, Lucan is staying to a single mate only that he is also going to marry, and now here you are with you little scholar you want to watch get old and die.” she had said.

“Not to mention Kael is making a little paradise of men and women that he’s mating with and Vidor is becoming a historian, I saw him in a photo and he was wearing something called a ‘sweater vest’? Apparently one of his mates thinks he looks like Mister Rogers, whoever that is.” Anissa had told her and hearing that, Thula had chuckled, making her look, “It’s nothing.”

Anissa had rolled her eyes at that, “I swear that I’m that ONLY one that hasn’t changed on this rock!” she had said, making Thula glare, “Oh please, the only one that hasn’t changed is Thragg, and you know it.” she had told her, making Anissa glare, “Oh, and how have I changed?” she had snapped towards her, making Thula  roll her eyes, “If this was the old you, you would have murdered everyone in the building.” she said.

That had made Anissa glare, “I’m supposed to keep my cover–” “Then you would have bought it, not to mention, Scott Murphy hasn’t been turned into a pile of meat.” Thula had said, making her glare, “I haven’t–!” “Shut it, you like it here as much as us, we’re just the only ones that are aware.” she had said, making her friend made as the film had started up, “Please mention this to no one.” she said.

Hearing that, Thula had laughed, knowing that Anissa would have strangled and threatened her, but Thula had decided to let it go this time, “Alright then, so what’s this one about?” She had said as Anissa read the title, “The Yautja versus… well that’s not very descriptive.” she had muttered towards the title, but the two had decided to ignore it for now and see what they could about it.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

The three of them had went and started to walk around, trying to get a better signal of it all, but as they had looked around, trying to get a signal, they were getting more and more worried as Thavia had spoken, “They haven’t spoken at all.” she had said towards her mate and her child before Justus had spoken, “I can go up… see if anything–” “One moment.” Torr had said towards them.

That had made the other two curious before they had seen that he had went and pulled out a pad that had made them both surprised at that as Torr had looked to the roof of the farm there and as they had looked, the two of them realized that the Viltrumite had a satellite set up, making them both glare, “Did you set that up when we–?” “That’s not important.” Torr had said towards them.

The Viltrumite had started to rewind the recorded footage that was there before seeing everything that had happened, “Oh no.” Torr had said out loud, making Thavia and Justus approach, “What is wrong?” Justus had asked and hearing that, Thavia had looked it over and had seen that there was a fight that had happened, first two Viltrumites vs. a Viltrumite and Unopan.

And then it was the four of them versus the Earthlings then, that had made the three of them not that surprised by that until they had seen something worse, they had seen that a object had been thrown towards the colony and that was around the time they had realized that it was the time that they had lost contact, “What could it have been?” Thavia had asked of him.

Torr had went and opened up the footage of when The Earth Viltrumite had met the two of them, he had started talking about something called… “What’s The Scourge Virus?” Justus had asked and hearing that, they started to think on that before going and starting to look up the Virus on the information nets that they had available and as they had done so, and were shocked by the sight.

“No…” Thavia had said towards the sight that was there and the other two were shocked by the sight as well, Justus wanting to throw up at what this could implicate while Torr had taken a breath, “We need to go dark.” he had told them, “There are a few drones up in the colony, they can retrieve the technology.” he had said, making Thavia nod at that while Justus had glared.

“We need to avenge them.” he had told them, glaring towards the sky, “And we will.” Thavia had said, “But we need to be smart, and that is what we will do.” she had told them all and with that, the three of them had went and went to get started, hoping that they would all feel the same pain as their friends and comrades had in their last moments.

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Viltrumite Warship, Earth’s Moon

Thragg was looking out the window when he heard the sound of that red reptilian creature approach, “Excuse me.” it had said, as if he was unaware that he had entered, so he decided to feign outrage, “How have you gained access to me–?!” “Calm yourself.” it said, confident, good,that meant it would monologue and tell him everything, “I trust you far less than you trust me.” it said which seemed unlikely.

“I’ve tapped into your system, I know the layout well enough to find your quarters… and escape if I need to.” Dinosaurs had said, unblinking towards Thragg, “I’ve made some advances, but there are some notes I’m currently unable to decipher.” the creature had told The Grand Regent, “Could you allow me to access the scientist  whose work I’m studying? I have some questions.” It asked.

That was making Thragg annoyed, “No, I cannot.” he had told The Earthling, “He’s… unavailable.” he had said and hearing that, Dinosaurus had grunted before he had went to leave, The Viltrumite had decided to have that feline they had acquired keep an eye or several on the creature, it was going to be a problem and they were going to have to prepare for when it was more hindrance than useful.

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The Pentagon, Virginia

Kregg had been flying up above and had been watching the Unopan and the younger child of Nolan, The General had been wearing the Stardust suit that Thula had been utilizing, it was useful and would help them out with the whole ‘Hero’ thing when they needed to pretend to be as much, Anissa had flown up beside him now and as he had done so, the two of them gave a look, “On three.” Kregg said.

“Three.” Anissa had said as she had switched into the uniform and he had put on his civilian clothes, “Alright then, enjoy the watch.” Kregg had said, “I need to go be with Nancy.” He had said, making Anissa roll her eyes at that before she had went and followed them, making sure that she had kept her distance before seeing that they were starting to rise up towards the Atmosphere.

Seeing that, she had started to think before deciding that she would just watch them in the clouds, the Viltrumite looking everything over and hiding in the clouds for now, but now… now there’s something else that needed to be dealt with now, if Thula was correct and that the enemy that was on Ceres had started to send out scouts, then there may be an actual challenge on this planet now.

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Viltrumite Warship, Earth’s Moon

Thragg was standing before Mark Grayson as he was unconscious, “I’m told that the period of time where you can pass of the Scourge Virus to others… has passed.” he had said, glad that they there was no longer a worry for a plague outbreak happening here now as he had taken a breath and started to speak, “All this time we’ve been studying you, the virus, your DNA…” he had revealed to him.

“All this hard work has proven unnecessary. You’re going to survive.” The Grand Regent had told him with a frown, “It is rare for one as young as you to be able to fend off The Scourge Virus naturally… this is something that has stumped my scientists…” Thragg had said to him with a glare before he began to whisper, “…But I know why.” he had said towards him.

“Of course you will survive this Virus… failing to do so would betray your bloodline.” Thragg had said, glad that he had honored his ancestors, “For thousands of years I have acted as Grand Regent… charged with the task of locating the lost son of Argall, placing him on the Throne of Viltrum…” Thragg had told him, remembering when he and the rest of his house had sworn to do.

“Your father… you… no.” he had said towards Mark with an anger he hadn’t felt in a long time, “I will not yield my position to traitors.” Thragg had stated, resolved in this thought as he had glared at him, so fragile right now, “If I have to forfeit our time here on Earth… so be it.” The Grand Regent said, going and placing his hand onto his throat and now ready to squeeze it.

“Maybe fortune will smile down upon me and they’ll believe that The Scourge Virus took you.” Thragg had told him, “If I’m lucky, that could turn Earth against The Coalition… yes…” The Grand Regent said, starting to smile now at what was going to happen, “This could all work out.” he had said, ready to start adding pressure when the door to the room opened, “What are you–?!” a voice said.

Thragg had turned, worried that it was one of his fellow Viltrumites, when he had seen that it was the reptile that had given an uppercut slash towards him, shredding his clothes, but he was undamaged as two of the creatures claws had been broken, making it kneel onto the ground, gripping his broken hand as Thragg floated up and looked down upon him.

“I suspect it wasn’t until just now that you realized how FOOLISH that course of action was.” Thragg had told Dinosaurus, but he just glared towards him instead, “Your home planet, Viltrum, was DESTROYED.” he had said, stating the obvious to them, “All that history lost forever.” he had threatened, “I would imagine that there ,ust be a great many tems of tremendous value aboard this ship…” he had snarled.

“…The last vessel of The Viltrum Empire.” The reptile said, annoying Thragg at that, “It was unwise to give me complete access to your files.” the creature had told him, “I’ve learned a lot over the last few hours. Enough to know you don’t want anything to happen to this ship.” the creature said, making the Grand Regent glare, flying slowly towards the wounded animal.

“I’ve been able to pinpoint a few key areas, places where an element could be altered, climate adjusted… to cause disastrous, no… EXPLOSIVE results.” He had warned, making Thragg stop, angry at the sight of the creature, “I’ve got a system monitoring my heart rate. As it rises, it will set off a series of explosions inside this ship…” he had warned, but Thragg wasn’t convinced.

“You expect me to believe–” “Not at all.” Dinosaurus interrupted, “If my calculations are correct, one should be going off right… about…” he had started when the first of such explosions had went off, making Thragg look towards the sound, “Now that I have your attention… why kill Invincible?” Dinosaurus had said towards him, starting to get up now as his pain started to recede slightly.

“You were fighting to save his life less than an hour ago… so desperate to save him you allowed me access to all your resources. What changed?” he had asked of The Viltrumite, “What did you discover that caused you to reconsider?” he had asked of Thragg who had turned back to him and glared, “You ask too many questions.” he had said to him, “Try answering one.” Dinosaurus snapped.

Hearing that, he had went and tackled Dinosaurus, “I’d rather discover if you installed a failsafe if your heart stops.” he had threatened to them, “You don;t want–” he started to say before Thragg had uppercutted him and then went to elbow him in the head, “Don’t–” he had started before contact was made, as it had been done, another explosion went off as he put him in a stranglehold.

“I… war–” He went before the Viltrumite had thrown him into the wall, “Allow me to attend to this.” he said before walking away, giving the clever creature a reprieve, but he did not allow for his mercy to take as he had went to bite him with his mighty jaws, but the most it had done was blind him with his shattered teeth fragments before he had let go Thragg standing above him.

“Surely you expected that to result in a dar different outcome.” Thragg had told him, “Exploshun…” He had tried to say, “Only da buggining…” he said, annoying Thragg as he had gripped both ends of his maw, “I think I’ve heard enough from you.” he had said before pulling his jaws apart, dislocation his jaw, followed by a pair of explosions that were getting him worried.

“While you’re busy bleeding, I will attend to this.” he told him, “I see now that stopping your heart would only cause more damage.” he had threatened towards the wounded creature, “Collect yourself. I’ll return shortly, you’ll WISH you were dead soon enough.” Thragg had told him before going and flying off now, making THe Grand Regent as he had went and flown off.

As he had done as much, Dinosaurus had went and crawled towards his ally, “Ku– Gu–” he had went, in so much pain as he had went and picked him up, “Ow– Out.” he had went, focused on his task as he had went to go and rescue Mark, to get him as far away as possible as the two of them headed towards escape shuttles that were stationed on the warship and went to leave.

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Jungle, Unknown Location

They were able to escape into the jungle now, the escape shuttle crashing and leaving a trail of fire, Dinosaurus was barely able to stay awake as he had fallen into a deep sleep, but as he had done so, the other had started to wake up, “D– Dinosaurus?” Mark had asked, looking down at him and wondering what had been going on right now with everything right in front of him.

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Juno, Alaska

Kael had been sitting in his little fortress, isolated from everybody else and as he had done so, the Viltrumite had noticed that one of their escape pods had been fired into the Earth atmosphere before the trackers had been disabled, seeing that, he had glared before going to check on the reports from the Warship, that was when he had noticed that there was a problem.

He had seen that there was a reports about explosions, making the Viltrumite think on what was going so he had decided to call the others, “What is going on?” he had asked them, “What do you mean?” Vidor had asked of him, “There were explosions in The Warship.” Kael had said and hearing that, the others had all started to shout out towards him now.

That had made the Viltrumite sigh, “What caused the explosion?” Kregg had asked and hearing that, they had started to think before Lucan spoke, “I’m on the scene now,” He had told them, “It appears that the reptile that had set up explosives and stole away with Invincible.” He had said and hearing that, they were all curious, “Did Thragg give an order yet?” he had asked of them.

“No.” Thragg had told them, making the warriors all go to attention, “Keep an eye on them and if there is anything at all, Stardust will be launched.” He said to them, “Understood, sir.” Thula had said as they had all went and started to get to work on keeping an eye out, all of them worried as they had planned to get to work on finding the creature that had damaged their warship.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

The three of them were livid as they had looked around, all of them furious at everything that had befallen their people, all three of them were the last and it was infuriating, it had made Justus want to fly up and slaughter Thragg for what he had done, but Thavia and Torr were thinking, “We need to be smart.” Thavia told the pair, “SMART?!” Justus had snapped towards her.

“We should be helping the humans kill them!” he had snarled, making Thavia glare while Torr had sighed from his spot in the kitchen, “Please don’t fight in the house.” he had said to the two of them, “I just got it the way I like it.” he had told them, thinking about what they could save and what they could rid themselves of as Thavia had went and snapped, “Because they already know how.” she said.

“We have to go ahead and tell them to help, but then they have our images, they can track us down, and then they can kill us at our leisure.” Thavia had said to him, “So that means that we need to be smarter.” Torr said, giving them their meals, “We only need to find the first weak link.” he had said, making the trio all think on who exactly they would be going after now.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

Lucan was looking over the information that was there before they had realized that there was something that he had missed, Lucan had checked and seen that there was an invite that he had missed, making him panic a moment before he had went ahead and zoomed through the area and put it underneath all of her mail and coming back before he had taken a breath.

Lucan took a breath before he had went and called her, waiting a minute before he had heard her pick up, “Luke–?” “Lucan.” He had said, “I just wanted to know if you received your wedding invitation, Juniper.” he had said and hearing that, she had sighed before going and looking through everything before she spoke, “Oh, here it is,” She said, “Funny, must have misplaced it.” June told him.

“Mistakes happen.” Lucan had said with a smile and as they had looked at everything before he heard a knock, “Ah, there’s somebody at my door,” He said, “Please note if you will have a plus one or not.” he had told her, “Alright, see you then, Lucan.” she told him before Lucan had hung up and then went to walk towards the door and opened it, “Justus?” he asked.

“Hello there, Lucan.” he had said happily, going and entering, “So how is the wedding?” he had asked of him as Lucan had entered, “Things are good, all of our guests are accounted for…” he had explained, “So where have you been?” he had asked and hearing that, Justus had sighed, he had went and headed towards the couch, going and sitting down, “I was helping my parents.” he said.

That had surprised Lucan, “They had left their mountain home?” he had asked and hearing that, Justus had sighed, “Yeah, they had moved back to the family farm in Nevada.” he had said and hearing that, Lucan had sighed, “What are they like?” Lucan had asked, Justus having never really talked about them before, “My father is the kindest of us, compared to his twin brother.” he had explained.

“The fact he thought more then he fought was why he had been abandoned by them,” he told the Lucan, “My mother though, she’s more like our homeland, precise, vicious, and more than happy to get the job done.” he had said towards Lucan, “That sounds like my friends.” he had said, making Justus raise and eyebrow, “YOU have friends?” he had asked of him.

That had made Lucan roll his eyes, “YES, I have friends.” he had told him before pulling a photo again, “Kregg, Anissa and Thula are my closest.” he had said and hearing that, Justus had went and looked it over before he had stood up and then walked over to the fridge to go ahead and pull out some beers, “Have to admit, that sounds nice.” he said before tossing one to Lucan.

That was when Miranda had went and walked into the room and then had seen that the two of them were there, “Oh, Justus.” she had said towards him with a smile, “I haven’t seen you in a while.” she had told him as Lucan was curious as well, “I was helping my parents.” he had said and hearing that Miranda smiled, “Were they having any problems or is there–?” “They left a cult.” he told them.

He had then went and pulled out his phone, “This is the two of them.” he had said and hearing that, the engaged couple had went and looked over the image that was there before they had seen the couple that was there, it was a shaggy man that had seemed very familiar to Lucan while the woman had looked like a warrior from their society which had made Lucan all the more confused at the sight.

“They look pretty young.” Miranda had said towards him and Lucan had nodded, thinking that it was something that he should be worried about, at least before he had realized that there was an alert from one of his comrades, “I’m sorry, someone from my side is having a complaint,” he had told them, “I’ll be back soon.” he had said, going and kissing Miranda before going and walking away and leaving the two alone.

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Kregg’s Residence, Charlotte

Kregg had looked and seen that there was Lucan waiting for him, “Hello there, General, how can I assist you?” he had asked of him, making Kregg sigh, “You and me are on searching for Invincible and Dinosaurus.” he had told him, “Thula is on Vilturmite/Super relations.” he had said and hearing that, the warrior had sighed, “Alright then,” he had said towards The General.

Hearing that, Kregg had smiled, at least until he had seen that there was Nancy coming in, rubbing her stomach as she had done so, a bump starting to appear right about now as Lucan had seen her, “Hello there, Nancy.” Lucan had said towards her, making Nancy look towards Kregg, “Is he another Vltrumite?” she had asked, making Lucan surprised, “She found out on her own.” Kregg had answered.

Lucan had nodded at that, “Yes, I’m a Viltrumite, and we are on the search for Invincible, he had been kidnapped by a reptile.” Lucan had said and hearing that, Nancy had went and headed towards Kregg and kissing his cheek, “Be careful.” she had said towards him, making Kregg smile at that, the two of them going and flying up now to complete their mission as Lucan grinned at him, “Don’t.” Kregg said as they started.

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

Thula had looked down at them all and as she had done so, Thula had went and looked over the data that was there, everything that had been learned from the bug that they had installed was combing through the data, seeing everything that was there, she had seen that there was a file, one that had all of their faces minus Thragg’s now, seeing that, she had disliked that when there was a noise.

“Hey, Stardust,” a voice said, making the warrior turn and see that there was Black Samson, “What’re you doing here? Thought you did your heroing over up there?” he had asked and hearing that, Thula had sighed, “I heard about The Viltrumites.” she had said and hearing that, Samson sighed, “Still can’t believe that they’re all up there on the moon.” he had said, making Thula sigh.

“I know, I also heard about Dinosaurus stealing away Invincible.” she had said towards him, offering her hand, “If you hear anything, let me know.” she had asked and hearing that, he had smiled, “Glad to.” he had said towards her, both of them shaking hands at that and as they had done so, THula had wondered what the others were all doing right about now with all of that.

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Over the Clouds, South America

Anissa had looked at everything that was before them and as she had done so, The Viltrumite had sighed as she had went and seen that there were a few more of the Humans GDA planes flying above and as she had seen that, Anissa had thought about how easy it would be to destroy them, to watch them fall and scream, it had made her want to go back to the old days.

But no, she was a warrior that had obeyed orders, and those orders had dictated that she had to be subtle, to be quiet as all of them had went and started to search for Invincible, the slayer of Conquest, making the woman think on that before she had recalled when they fought and– Anissa had thought before she had went and started to fly through, thinking to head further south.

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Viltrumite Warship, Earth’s Moon

Thragg had went and looked down upon all of the world and it had made the Regent glare, they had lost Invincible and they had themselves revealed, it was annoyance upon annoyance and it had made him want to go and tear the planet apart, but no, not yet, they would wait, they would follow the plan, and they will plug this hole with EXTREME aggression.

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Viltrumite Warship, Earth’s Moon

Thragg had his head bowed, thinking on what he would do when there was a pink glow, making him look to see that it was the female, Atom Eve which had made him glare, “What happened here?” She had asked of him, making Thragg give a look, “I can see that you’re speaking,” He said, disliking the lack of thoughtware, “I do not have a receiver connected to whatever frequency you’re transmitting on… “

“So I can’t hear you.” Thragg had said towards her, “And you don’t have a thought receiver, so you can’t hear me…” He had said, her fists raised, ready to fight so he had motioned for her to follow, the two of them going towards a airtight room and as they had done so, the two were able to speak now, “What happened?” she had asked, removing her space helmet now.

“Is he okay?” she had asked, making him annoyed, “He is no longer here.” Thragg had said towards, making Eve generate a pair of vicious looking swords and armor, “What does that mean?” she had demanded, her eyes unafraid right now, and as he saw the warrior, unafraid and as he remembered the tale Conquest told, he couldn’t help but– “Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!” He had said towards her.

But that had made her unamused as he had spoken, “Calm down before you find yourself impales on a clenched fist… again.” he had said towards her, “We were attacked,” Thragg had explained, “He was taken. Direct your anger to your mate’s monstrous colleague that offered to help him.” he had explained, wondering what it was that the creature had done now.

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Undisclosed Location

Kael had been watching from his spot, replacing his visor with some binoculars as he had watched everything and as he had looked at everything that was there and scanning, it appeared that the being Dinosaurus had went and done something, some sort of metamorphosis and now he was as human and weak as the general populace, it had made him want to leave right now.

He had instead went and maintained his position, watching them all and looking at everything that was there and then went and logged it in, “Mark Grayson and the human are all here.” he had said, “Standing by to report.” he had said, making the others aware while he had wondered what the others were all up to and if he was going to need to acquire some assistance now.

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Arctic

The General had been looking at everything that was there and as he had done so, seeing the files that were there before he had went and checked his phone, all of his mates were safe and all of them were fine, as he had seen the texts and the baby photos, he had seen that there was all of them, Sam had sent a text that there was a new child and with that, he had smiled glad for it.

As Kregg had seen everything that they had, he had noticed that there was a report from that cat that Anissa had received from one of those stores that she had acquired, taking a breath, he had went and answered it, not really liking the creature, but it was useful to say the least as he had went and spoken to the being, “What is it?” he had asked of her.

“Kael has found Invincible.” She had said, making him sit up straighter now, “Oh?” he had asked of her, “Yes, it appears that the reptile was wounded and now it has transformed into a human.” The feline had said, making Kregg annoyed as he had seen that Oliver Grayson, the Thraxan/Viltrumite Hybrid, they were not as durable as Mark Grayson  was, but they grew faster.

Taking a breath he had watched as the symbiotic warsuit had went and started to fight, there was no translator that was inside before he had noticed that there was Atom Eve there, seeing that, he had went and started to get up and stretching, making sure that his suit was hidden underneath the gear before he had went and decided that congratulating Same on her pregnancy in the best way he can.

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La Paz, Bolivia

The two of them had been enjoying that as they had enjoyed the meal there, eating some silpancho that was there, as Thula and Anissa had enjoyed themselves, the two of them going and having a merry time right now when they had seen that there was a picture from her feline, “Oh, it’s the cat.” she had said towards them and hearing that, Thula had smiled towards her.

“I know that you actually like the creature.” Thula had said towards her and that had made the Viltrumite look towards her when they had heard a whistling, one that had made the two of them look at everything before they had seen that a baseball was heading to them, reacting, Anissa had went and grabbed it, her palm getting singed by it and making her wince at that.

She had looked towards the ball and had seen that there was something on it, “We know what you did.” It had said and reading that, the two were confused before seeing that there was a note in the group chat, one that had said that they were all receiving a ball like that which had made them curious at the sight, “This is bad.” Thula had said towards her, Anissa nodding at that.

“If everyone is getting these, then that means that they know where we are.”
She had said towards them and hearing that, Thula had gotten up, “I need to go.” she had said towards him, making the pair of them go and start to move, both of them going to pay their bills and as they had finished, both of them knew that they would be needing to run away from them now.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Colin was working on a paper and as she had went and started to get to work on his new assignment before he had seen that Thula was there now and as she had walked inside, Thula had went and approached him, looking for any damage before she had went and started to look him over, seeing if there was any damage of any kind before she had went and given a sigh of relief.

“Good, you’re undamaged.” she had said towards him, making Colin confused, “Thula, you okay?” he had asked of her, making The Viltrumite nod at that as she had gotten an alert on her phone, it was only a threat, nobody had been attacked at all so they didn’t have to worry, “Yes, now.” she had said towards her mate before looking at his papers, “Do you mind if I watch you work?” she asked, wanting to be close now.

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Undisclosed Location

Vidor had been watching them for so long now and as he had done so, he was getting bored, thinking that he needed to bring a deck of helices next time when he had seen that there was a group that were starting to approaching and with that, the blonde had gotten curious, watching them and as he had done so, the man had seen that there was something that had made the man pause.

He had watched and he had seen that it was The Unopan, The Thraxan Mutt, and the female that was Mark Grayson’s mate who had been fighting them now and as they had looked at that, the man had decided to record, to watch and to see what it was that they would be doing before they had started to fight against each other now and that had made the man cautious.

Vidor had, he had seen that the Unopan and the half brother were fighting now, he had seen that they were fighting against Dinosaurus and it was making him curious as he had watched everything before he had went and seen something that didn’t make sense, he had seen that the one known as Invincible had attacked, hitting the Unopan in the head, but instead of killing him, it did something else he had to report.

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Vilturmite Warship, The Moon

Thragg had been looking through the reports when he had received an alert from Vidor, “What?” he had asked of him, “Sir, Invincible had went to attack The Unopan.” He had said towards the Grand Regent, making him curious, “And there is a division, I knew that when he had utilized the Scourge Virus–” “No sir, what’s important is what happened afterwards.” He had told him, making Thragg curious.

“What happened afterwards?” he had asked of him, “His arm had been shattered.” He had said towards him, making the Regent pause, “Either The Unopan had become stronger than we had thought, or the cure had weakened him more than we had first thought.” he had said to him, “I will stay and make sure that the results are correct, sir.” He said while Thragg thought on what this could mean.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

Thavia and Torr who had been looking at everything, news reports and some other files that they had been able to steal, the two of them were able to pick out the route of each of The Viltrumites and seeing that, they had both looked at everything, “It appears that we have an issue with Justus’ location.” he had said towards her, making Thavia look at that.

Seeing everything, Thavia had nodded at that, “There are three in the location with him.” she had said, not liking the sound of that before thinking and deciding that there was nothing to worry about for now, we need to plan for something in mind and that had made her mate nod, “How are the credentials that we–?” he started before they had received a warning from the alerts they had.

They had looked at each other before they had went and gotten up from their seats,the two of them readying themselves before they had seen that there was none other than their tenant(Read tour guide) who was coming up the road and going to the house, “Hey there!” she had shouted out, raving towards them, “How are things, Mr. And Mrs. Peyton?” Kylie had asked, making both glare at that.

“We’re not siblings.” Thavia had said, “I never understood why people–” “Wait, do women not take their husbands names in your culture?” Kylie had asked of them, making the two look, “Usually not,” she had said, “The child takes the strongest parent’s surname.” she had said towards him and hearing that, Kylie had whistled at that, “Noice.” she had told them.

“What’s ‘Noice’?” Torr had asked and hearing that, the woman had chuckled at that before they had felt a gust of wind which had made the three of them look and see that there was Justus there who had smiled at that, “Justus!” Kylie had said towards him which had made him smile at that before going and seeing them all, “So then, I take it that you had all been enjoying your time together?” he had asked.

That had made his parents nod at that as the human there spoke, “So, what’s up?” Kylie had asked of them, making the man nod at that, “I was making a friend around my age.” he had said towards them and hearing that, Kylie had looked, “I thought that we were the same age?” Kylie had asked, making Thavia and Torr raise and eyebrow in unison, “Man that’s freaky!” Kylie had told them.

“We don’t age like humans.” Thavia had told her, “We age… Five Hundred Years is like the blink of an eye to us.” and hearing that, the woman had whistled in surprise, “Wow! You guys– you age finer than wine!” she had said to them and hearing that, they had all looked at each other, “Thank you?” Justus had asked and hearing that, Kylie sighed, “So I guess you’re going to forget about me when you get old?”

The three of them had watched her and they saw how she had tried to laugh it off but they were all starting to get nervous and hearing that, “It’s nothing to worry about.” Thavia had said towards them, “I remember everything since I was born.” she had said towards them, making the human look, “I remember when I had beaten the teeth out of my big brother, I remember my first murder…” She had continued.

“I remember when my twin and I had fought each other for the family title.” Torr had added and hearing that, they had all looked at each other, “And I will remember you until the day that I die, I promise.” Justus had said, stroking her cheek and as she had felt that, Kylie had smiled at that, “You mind if we fly?” she had asked, making Justus smile at that, “I know the perfect place.” he had said.

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The Louvre, Paris

Kregg and Marisol were walking through the halls and as they had done so, they had seen that there was a man that had made Kregg pause, “Kregg?” Marisol had asked, looking towards him with confusion at that before they had went and approached the two of them, “You’re… Justus, correct?” he had asked, making the man nod at that, “Correct,” he had said to him, “Do I know you?” he had asked.

That had made the man smile a fake smile like he had been taught, “I had heard that there was a Justus that had made friends with Lucan.” he had said and hearing that, they had given looks at each other, “Yes, I’m one of his neighbors.” he had said and hearing that, the two of them had eyed each other, “How do you know Lucan?” he had asked, making Kregg cautious.

“We were old friends, I met him when we were children.” he had said towards him and hearing that, the two women that were there had looked at each other, “Lucan?” Marisol had asked, Kylie knowing who he was as she had went and looked at the whole interaction, “Here, I have a picture.” he had said, going and opening up a picture on his phone, “Here they are.” he said, showing them all.

“This is Lucan as well as myself, and two of my friends.” he had said, showing Anissa and Thula there, “They are an interesting sort.” Marisol had told her lover and hearing that, He had nodded, “They truly are, though Anissa is the only one that hasn’t found anybody yet.” he had told them, making Justus lean forward and seeing that, he had started to think, “Annisa, correct?” Justus asked, pointing to her.

“Yes.” Kregg had told him and hearing that, Kylie spoke, “Would you like to join us?” she had asked and hearing that, Kregg and Marisol had looked at each other before they had went and sat down with them, making the two of them smile as well as they had went and decided to enjoy their evening together right now and then they would start to plan the next part of their day.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

Lucan had been sitting on his chair, looking through EVERYTHING that was there and as he had done so, the Engineer had seen that there was something there now, something that had made the man smile, “General.” he had said towards him, “Soldier.” Kregg had responded before he had went and hugged him, “I had a question about one of your neighbors,” Kregg had said to him.

“Oh? Which one?” he had asked, curious at that, “Justus.” he had said towards him, “What about Justus? He’s helping his family in their farm.” he had said towards him and hearing that, the Viltrumite general was confused, “Truly? Because I just saw him in Paris.” he had said towards Lucan which had made him give a look at that, “How could that be possible?” he asked.

That had made the two of them think on that before they had went and started to think, “Is it possible he has a twin?” Lucan had asked, making Kregg roll his eyes at that, “This isn’t Bynoq, it isn’t that common.” he had said and hearing that, Lucan had thought, maybe one of his parents knows?” he had asked, “I can go ahead and contact them, see what they can tell us.” he had said.

Hearing that, Kregg had thought before he had went and nodded, “Do you have their location?” he had asked, making the warrior nod, “Yes, he let their location slip.” he had said and hearing that, Kregg nodded, “Then see what you can find out.” Kregg had ordered, making Lucan nod at that, about to leave before pausing, “Would you mind telling my fiance where I’m going?” he asked, not stupid enough to upset her.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

Lucan had went and walked up, wearing a button down and a pair of jeans, the warrior curious and interested in what his friends parents would say as he saw that there was a young woman there, “Hi there, can I help you?” she had asked, making Lucan remember some civility, “Hello there, my name is Lucan, I am looking for the parents of Justus Peyton.” he had said and hearing that, she lost her smile.

That had made the Viltrumite curious, “You know, I can probably go and get one of them.” she had said, hearing that, the an nodded, going and standing while she had went and headed inside, he didn’t need to wait long as a woman had went and had gray hair which was a long braid almost like Thula as she had worn overalls and a sleeveless shirt, looking like a farm with a large hat obscuring her face.

“Hello there, I’m Mrs. Peyton.” she had said, going and approaching him now, “Are you looking for my son?” she had asked, making Lucan clear his throat, “Yes, I was wondering if you had a twin son with the same name?” he had asked and hearing that, the woman had laughed, “Are you joking?” she had asked, “Nobody does that around here.” Mrs. Peyton had said.

“I only have the one son and he prefers to reside in New York.” she had said and hearing that, Lucan had smiled, “Thank you for that.” he had said, I had just wanted to make sure that–” “Thavia, are you finished?” he had asked, making Lucan look and was surprised by the sight, it had looked like a wild and unkempt version of Thragg in a flannel and a book in his hand.

The sight of him had made Lucan pause at that, shocked at the sight, he had never imagined seeing a body double of The Grand Regent there, “Hello there.” he had said with a smile, “I’m Mr. Peyton, you’ve already met my wife.” he had said towards him and hearing that, the Viltrumite had nodded, “Of course, I just wanted to meet the couple that had made my neighbor.” he had told them.

Hearing that, Thavia and Mr. Peyton had went and smiled towards him, wrapping their arms around each other which was when he had seen that there was a newspaper in Thavia’s pocket, the one that Thula had sold her pictures to, “I apologize for my sudden arrival, I was in the area and thought I might as well.” he had said towards them, making the couple look at each other before smiling.

“Of course, would you like to stay for the night–?” “No, I need to head home and I don’t want to keep my fiance waiting.” he had said towards them, making them both smile and nod at that, “Oh wait, before you go…” Thavia had said as she went inside, leaving them alone as she had went and gotten what appeared to be a meal, one that had smelled like home.

“Have Justus return it when he can.” she had said, making him nod as he had taken it, “I’ll make sure that we enjoy it.” he had said and hearing that, the couple smiled, watching him as he left and as he had vanished, they lost their smiled, “Justus fucked up.” Torr had said towards Thavia and she had agreed with that as they had went to go contact their son and deal with this.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Thula and Kregg had been going over a few strategies and helping the General with his schedule when Lucan had went and landed, “We have a problem.” he had said, approaching them, “Lucan… what’s the problem?” Kregg had asked as he had showed his phone, “The Prison Colony had survivors.” he had said, going and showing three photos, showing Justus and Torr as they had looked.

“I know that one, he attacked me.” Thula had said, “And that one looks like Torr… possibly from the same line.” he had said when they had looked towards the final one which had confused them both, “She looks familiar.” Kregg said and Thula had recalled, going to her locker and pulled out a photo book that was inside there before seeing her before them all.

She had looked younger and had smiled more, but it was her, “The Primus of The Royal Guard, the one that had died in protection of The Emperor…” she had said before going and sitting down, Colin had went and walked in, seeing their expressions, “What’s going on?” he had asked them, making Thula turn towards him, “My mother is alive, and I think she’s planning to kill us all.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

The group had looked at each other before Colin had spoken, “I’m sorry, your mom is what?” he had asked, making them all start to cuss at that, hating the idea of it right now as Kregg had spoken, “We need to start planning, she has two Viltumites at her disposal, and if she’s been training them like the Guard, than we will be facing something VERY dangerous.” he had told Colin.

“I thought your dad was the dangerous one?” Colin had asked, making them all look towards him, “Before we had to start interbreeding,” Kregg had told him, “Reproduction was more conflict than lovemaking there, you won your mate and you bred,” he explained, “And according to the stories, Thavia was the one that won that day.” he had said as Thula had sighed.

“I’m going.” she had told them, going and heading towards her wardrobe which had surprised them at that, “They’ll kill you, Thula.” Lucan had said towards her, “Then I will die.” she had said, making Colin worried, “Thula–” “I’m not an idiot.” she had told him before revealing his phone she snatched, “The moment I think that I am in danger, I’ll use the installed panic button.” she had promised.

Hearing that, the Viltrumites had glared, disliking it, but they had agreed, now that they knew, they were going to need someone that could get there without being murdered, so she was the best chance that they had to figure anything out, it was an issue that they were going to have to deal with anyway, “Just remember.” Kregg said, “Your loyalty is to the empire first.” he said, which Thula nodded to as she prepared.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

Torr and Thavia had both been sleeping in the hammock, deciding that now was a good time to have a moment of joy before they had to go and look up, Thavia sighing as she had gotten up, her overalls are the only article of clothing she had when they had seen that there was somebody approaching wearing a T–Shirt and jeans, a camera in her hands as she had went and approached them.

Thavia had glared, going and grabbing the axe that was nearby and got ready to throw it, meanwhile Torr had went and picked up the gun, “Whoever you are! This is private property!” he had warned, making the person just go and take a photo of the two, making Thavia get angry as she had went and approached with some anger and as she did so, The Viltrumite had noticed that there was something odd.

Thula had glared as she had seen Thavia who had looked almost identical to her old photos, making her take a breath as she had went and started turn to leave when she had seen that there was Torr there with overalls and a truckers hat, the full beard and the shotgun on his shoulder had glared towards her, “Can I help you, ma’am.” he had said, making Thula glare.

“I think I got all I need–” Thula said, starting to fly upwards when an axe had been thrown and connected into her back, not hitting the spine but it was close enough that she had fallen down, gasping as Torr had went and emptied the shotgun into the back of her head, making her fall down and shake her brain as she had went and started to fall unconscious now.

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Thavia and Torr had looked at Thula in their cellar, looking at the Viltrumite who had went and spied on them and as they had looked towards the woman, Thavia had taken a deep breath as she had turned to try to not look at her while Torr had went and slapped her awake, making Thula get groggy as she had looked around at it all and then seeing the two of them.

“Hello there, Thula.” Torr had said and hearing that, Thula had simply ignored him before looking towards the woman who was there, “Hello, mother.” she had said and hearing that, Thavia had glared and turned, “Hello there, daughter.” she had said as well, the two of them looking before Torr spoke, “You don’t know me, but–” “You’re a relative of Thragg, correct?” she had asked.

Hearing that, they had paused before Torr nodded, “Correct, I’m his twin who had lost the succession battle.” he had said and hearing that, the warrior had nodded at that before they had went and started to approach, Thavia having her daughters blade right now and that had made her feel… a sort of naked that she couldn’t really explain before speaking, “Three others know about this location.” she had said.

That had made the two of them pause, both of them glaring towards her before Thavia had spoken, “So you’ve discovered me alive, good for you.” she had said, making the woman sigh at that, “And I don’t care, good for you, should be easier for you to kill me.” Thula had said to her, making Thavia kneel down to look into her eyes, “Kill you? Why do that when we can turn you instead.”

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Nevada Airspace, Peyton Farm

Kregg and Kael had been flying up there, both of them having been summoned and now they were watching the interaction and as they had done so, Kael spoke, “It seems that Thavia and Torr are on the average level of a Viltrumite warrior right now.” He had admitted, making Kregg nod, he had known about Conquest, and he had always told stories about how dangerous they were.

The stories that had been told about The Primus had been of how she had taken a garrison on her own and was victorious, how she had won Conquest in a battle for mates, taking a breath, the two of them looked at each other, “Let us prepare for what is next.” Kregg had said as the two of them prepared for either Thula to come out alive, or for the two of them to avenge her death.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

Lucan had been working on one of the designs that the company had desired him to work on, he had decided to add a few of his own things as well, allowing him to make sure that the buildings would stay up after a serious fight, after all, they had wished to keep the planet in a prime condition for them as the Vilturmite had wondered how he would be able to make it international.

Taking a breath, he had leaned back only for someone to wrap their arms around his neck, making the Viltrumite tense at that before he had realized that it was Miranda, “Hey there, hon.” she had said with a smile, “What’s on your mind?” she had asked as he had went and started to open up a few files, “I’m thinking that should buy some companies in other countries.” he had told her.

That had made Miranda look to him, “Can you afford that?” she had asked, making him nod at that as he had shown a few that he had already picked out, “I figured that it would be easier to go international, increase in profits and–” “I can’t understand any of this.” Miranda had admitted, “But you seem like you know what you’re doing.” The human said before kissing his cheek.

That had made him smile at that before he had went and stood up, grinning towards her right now as The Viltrumite had stretched, “I really should have been a merchant.” he had said, “You weren’t?” Miranda had asked, making Lucan sigh at that, “I had been military like everyone around my age was.” he had told her, making Miranda all the more confused at what was explained towards her.

“Everyone was after the Civil War, and The Plague.” he had told them, making Miranda all the more shocked by that, “But now… now I want to be a builder, not a destroyer.” he had said towards Miranda, making her smile at that, she had went to sit on his lap, and the moment that they were about to get things spicy, there was a ring from his comm, “No…” he had groaned.

That had made Miranda huff, “Better be quick, or I’m starting on my own.” she had promised towards him, making Lucan get up and move to the balcony, “What?” he had said, wanting it to be done quickly and praying that Thragg wasn’t the one on the other end which had made the Viltrumite a bit worried, “Thula’s free, but we’ve got a problem.” Kregg had told Lucan, making him hope things are okay now.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

 Thula and Kregg were both there with Kael and as they had sat there, Colin had come in with drinks, “Here you go–” he started when Kael had grabbed his wrist, “Wow, aren’t you adorable.” he had said with a smile, making Thula ready her blade and pointed it towards him, “Mine.” she had said with a glare towards him and hearing that Kael had released him, “Fair enough.” he had said towards her.

Thula had sighed annoyed before looking towards them, “So we have two very dangerous Viltrumites with a child–” “Your half brother.” Kael said, making Kregg glare now, “We’re enemies, blood doesn’t matter.” Thula said towards them, all of them knowing that bit of training, though none of them believed it as they had looked at the images there, “So there’s these two.” Kregg said now.

They had looked and seen Thavia and Torr there, both of them in farmers clothes, the former being Royal Guard strict and attentive while Torr had seemed more relaxed and happy at everything there, waving at the camera, “I take it that they’re BOTH dangerous?” Colin had asked, making the two of them nod at that, “Thavia, you already heard the stories about.” Thula had said.

“But Torr, he was a twin of Thragg, raised like him, fought against him every day so that they could grow stronger from each other,” She had continued to explain, “Until one day when he had vanished in The Civil War, Thragg being the cold and precise one while Torr was… The More Emotional of the two.” she had said, “So he’s a loose cannon?” Colin had asked.

“He’s soft, the kind that would have joined Lucan’s parents.” he had said towards them and that had made them all sigh at that, “We can focus on that later.” Thula had said, “The question is if we tell Thragg about them.” she had said, making the others all think on that before Kregg had spoken, “We need to put up a… fence.” he had said towards them and hearing that, the others were curious.

“A fence?” Thula had asked, “Like the one that humans use for their canines?” Kael had asked before Colin spoke, “Will they even allow something like that?” he had asked of them, making the Viltrumites look at each other before they had started to think, “Maybe Thula can–?” Kregg had started to say when they had heard the sound of  a knocking now from the door.

That had made them all curious, all of them at the ready when the General had went and opened up the door, revealing that there was Anissa there with Thavia holding her by the back of her throat, “I believe that this belongs to you?” Thavia had said before pushing her inside, making Anissa gasp as she had looked towards Thavia, at the ready to kill her when Kregg grabbed her shoulder.

“Relax, if I wanted to kill you, I would have done so already.” she had said before going and walking in,looking around, “You surely made yourself at home.” Thavia had said, making Thula glare while Colin had approached, “Hi there, my name is Colin Malco–” “You got a pet too, huh?” Thavia had asked, ignoring his offered hand, “a breeding stud, yes?” she had asked.

That had made Colin start to blush while Thula had went in front, “Touch him and I while cut off your head.” she had said, making Thavia scoff as she had went to one of the seat that was there, looking at them all as she had sat down, “Don’t people here offer food and drink to guests?” she had asked of them, making Kregg approach, “You were recorded as deceased,” he had said.

“Dying to protect the Emperor–” “I failed, I was as good as dead and they didn’t think I was good enough for the ritual murder of our people.” she had told them, making the Viltrumites glare towards her, not sure if she was telling the truth or lying as they had went and started to circle her, watching her, Thavia had smiled towards them, “What would you offer me?” she had asked, confusing them.

“Offer you?” Thula had asked, making the woman nod, “Yes, what do you offer me and Torr and Justus to stay out of your hair?” she had asked of them, making the assembled group look towards each other before Kregg had spoken, “Why do we not just kill you all?” he had asked of the Primus who had looked towards him, “First rule when negotiating–” “Always have the advantage.” Kael said,

She had nodded at that before going and revealing a pad that she had brought, “Thinking that this might happen, the boys had been working to create a few failsafes.” she had told them, revealing that there was some code there, “If one of us dies, every reactor on this planet goes off simultaneously.” she had explained towards them, making Kregg glared, “So we have to keep you three alive?” Kregg asked.

“No, just one of us, but you won’t know which one.” she had told them, making them glare, disliking that it was a guessing game right now as Thula had spoken, “Well played.” She had said, looking at her mother who just smiled, “I hope you’ll invite us to dinner.” Thavia told her before turning to walk away, making them all the more cautious as a dangerous unknown had just left them.

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Concord, Massachusetts

Anissa had been walking through the area, as she had done so, the woman and warrior had checked the updates that were on the chat groups that were there as she had some Siomay dumplings that she had gotten from Indonesia when there was a noise that had made her turn in confusion before seeing that it was a mugger that had stolen a satchel now and was running her way.

She had decided to ignore it as he had ran by, at least until he had seen that the man had hit her and made her drop The Siomay, seeing that, she had gotten angry, “Hey!” she had snarled, grabbing his shoulder and then the satchel, “That was mine!” she had snarled towards him before pinning him down and then taking the bag, “Thank you–!” a man had shouted out.

That had made her turn and see that it was Scott Murphy which had made her groan before tossing it towards the man, “You need to be stronger!” she had snapped towards him before looking down at her Siomay again, “Why’d they have to make me drop them?” she had asked with a pout, making Scott give a nervous smile, “In that case… you want me to buy you some food?” he had asked.

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It was no dumplings, but the burger that she had acquired from The Saltbox Kitchen wasn’t too bad as she had went and started to eat it deeply, “I have to admit, this is delicious.” she had told Scott who had smiled at that, “Good to hear, it’s no dumplings but–” “It’s still good.” she had told him, continuing to eat as Scott had went and spoken again, “What are you doing in Concord?” he had asked.

That made her pause before sighing, “Work.” she had said towards him, making Scott nod at that as he had went and been curious, “What’s your job?” he had asked and hearing that, the Viltrumite had sighed before recalling the cover story, ‘Private security, I make sure that homes are safe for my clients.” she had told him, making Scott whistle at that towards her.

“Must be a pretty interesting job–” “Scott, why do you always bother me?” she had asked, annoyed with him right now as Scott had went and taken a breath as they had went and started to look around, Anissa for an annoying buzz that had been going on for a bit while he had started to look around before there was a noise that was coming from her phone now, “Do you–?”

But she was already opening it to listen in, “Yes?” she had asked of them, “We need you at Red Bank, now.” Kregg had said and hearing that, Anissa sighed as she had went and gotten up, “I apologize, but I need to go.” she had said towards Scott, “My supervisor needs assistance.” she had said, making him nod at that, a little glum at that before he had went and started head there now.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Lucan and Anissa had walked in now with Kael and Kregg there with the couple as they had looked over everything that had been developed by them in their planning as Colin came in with a few maps and some books, “Anissa, Lucan.” he had said towards them both and hearing that, they had both nodded towards him before Lucan spoke, “So then, we have three dangers here.” he had said.

That had made the others all turn and agree with that as they had proceeded to ready themselves with strategy against whatever this may be when they had noticed that there was images of all three of them now which had made Anissa glare towards it all as she had went and pointed towards Thavia, “We have away to contact HER first.” she had said towards them now.

That had made them all nod at that as Colin had looked towards her now, “Yeah, I’m not cooking.” he had said and hearing that, Thula had shrugged, “Why not,” she had said towards them before going and thinking on the groceries, “But you’re getting the wine.” she had told him, making them all look towards them with a bit of nostalgia and confusion as they prepared for the Dinner Party.

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The two of them had walked in and as they had done so, the Viltrumites had started to come in, smiling at the couple as Thula had went and offered a glass to them each now which made the two of them a bit cautious as they had taken the purple liquids and each took a swig, the two of them surprised as they had tasted the beverage, they had been a bit surprised by that.

“This is–” “Delicious.” Torr had said as they had looked towards the drink, “The Wine was from Catena Zapata.” Thula had said which had made them both confused by that as they had went and started to get to work on another beverage when they had seen that there was a some food that was there which had made Colin speak up now, “I hope that you enjoy the meal.” he had told them.

Hearing that, both of them had seen the meats and the vegetables  that were there before the duo had went and sat down, “This should be delicious.” Thavia had told Thula who had nodded, both of them smiling at the compliance that was coming from the couple as they had prepared for the dinner, “So then, shall we… dig in?” Torr had asked as they had went and did as much now.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

The Viltrumites in The Peyton Farm had started to examine everything that was inside there, searching for everything that they would need to find and then deal with the dangerous things that were there before they had started to see that there was a few boxes like those that had been brought from their warships and carried by each, it was taboo to open another's, but now… now they had to be careful.

They had both went and started to open them and see their past, their passions and what they had gone through, it had made the group of them feel a bit ashamed before they had seen that there was nothing of danger there, but it was still a issue that they were going to have to solve as The Viltrumites had put everything back in order before they had went to leave the area.

As they had went and done so much, the warriors had started to leave, all of them going and heading back home now and as they had done so, the squadron was unaware that they had been watched by Justus, all of them being marked by him as he had had went and started to get everything ready for a counter attack of his own, who knows, maybe his parents plan will work?

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Kregg’s Residence, Charlotte

They had been enjoying themselves right now, The General had been reading a story that The Chinese strategist, Sun Tzu had created, he found some applications that they would be able to utilize when he had gotten a text from Jo, seeing that, he had looked towards Nancy, “I’m sorry, but I have to go.” he had told her, “There appears to be a situation, one moment please.” he had told her.

Hearing that, she had nodded and he headed towards the outdoors, curious right now as he had went and answered, “Jo?” he had asked of her, making the Englishwoman speak up now, “Kregg! There’s some sort of aliens that are running around here! They look like the ones Omni–Man fought!” She had said out loud in fear towards the man which confused The Viltrumite.

“The what?” he had asked of her, “The– The Flaxans!” That’s what they’re called!” She had said out loud in fear while Kregg took a break, “Jo, calm down,” he had said towards her, “Please tell me, where are you right now?” he had asked of her, “I’m– I’m in the museum, the one we go for a cuppa.” She had said towards him which had made Kregg get a bit worried now.

“Alright, find a secure area, a bunker, a subway tunnel, one of those old WWII bunkers should do.” he had said towards her, making him start to hear a rustling as she had started to run, “Be careful, keep your head down, and do not let any of them see you and be careful.” he had said towards them, making Jo start to panic in worry right about now as he had went and walked now.

The Viltrumite had headed towards the door when he had noticed that there was Nancy who had turned on the news, “Did you see this?” She had asked of him and hearing that, The Viltrumite had looked towards the screen and seen that the Flaxans as they were called had been attacking the area there and it had made him feel worried as he had checked, “Are you safe there?” he had asked of Jo.

“We both are.” Jo had said towards him, making the man confused, “Both?” he had asked, making Jo quiet for a moment at least, “I wanted to tell you this over dinner.” She had said towards him, “But… But I took the test a while ago and… and I’m pregnant.” She had explained, making the warrior pause at that before he had started to hope that there was a warrior waiting there.

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London, England

Stardust had seen the invasion that was going on, just like she had been instructed to do so by Thragg, up above where she wouldn’t be seen too easily as The Viltrumite had seen that the creatures that were known as The Flaxans based off of the data that they were able to see and as they had done as much, coming out with their weaponry and ready to dominate everything.

As Thula had watched, she had seen that there was one of them that had looked large… too large, almost like the Monster woman which had made Thula take a photo of the person in question and as she had made sure to keep an eye on them and the Guardians, there was a thought in her mind, the dinner that she had with Thavia and Torr was interesting and made her feel… cheated?

At least it made her think that she should have had a childhood with Thavia, taking a breath, Thula had looked and watched as the children and parents had been trying to run, that they were being killed, it had made her start to feel something that had made her want to go down, it had been a odd feeling that she had wanted to get rid of right now as the woman went and tried to get herself under control.

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Galway, Ireland

Anissa had been walking though the streets, making sure that she had the new on her person before seeing that one of her comrades was coming in, it was Kregg who had seemed surprised to see her which had made Anissa raise an eyebrow towards him, “What are you doing here?” Kregg had asked, making Anissa scowl now, “I could ask you the same thing.” Anissa had snarled.

That had made the General look around before he had spoken, “I had wanted to be here to judge the strength of The possible enemies.” he had said towards her and hearing that, Anissa had nodded when they had heard a chirp from their comms, “I am going to check the border of the attack, would someone take my place in observation?” She had asked.

Hearing that, Kregg had went and pressed his ear to it, “Understood, I’ll head there now.” he had said, making the woman more and more curious as he had headed to a secluded area, “It appears that we will have to pick this up at a later time.” he had said and hearing that, the warrior was still curious on what exactly was going on right about now as she had seen a table to sit at.

The woman had done as much before pulling up the private line between her and Thula, “Why did you leave your location?” she had questioned, making the other woman sigh at that, “Because I started to feel odd.” she had said, pressing a hand to her stomach, “Like there was some sort of twinge in my stomach as if I was feeling sympathy to the people that were dying.” she had said.

That had made Anissa confused, “Are you sure that you are fine?” Anissa had asked of her, making Thula confused at that, “I believe so, why?” she had asked of her and hearing that, Anissa had looked at her stomach, “Maybe you have a parasite or a disease that you had acquired in some strange area?” she had asked and hearing that, Thula was confused at that.

“How could I have acquired one?” she had asked in confusion as Anissa had shrugged, “We’ll get my cat…” Anissa had said, “There are some bio–mods in there that we’ll be able to use to determine if there’s an issue.” she had said and hearing that, Thula had nodded, “Very well then, Let’s consulate the Cat.” she had said as they had went and started to head towards The Warship now.

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London, England

Kregg had hovered up above, watching as he had seen that Jo was fine, at least he had made sure of it as Kregg had flown up above her location, keeping an eye on everything there as he had seen that she was staying in her bunker right about now as he had watched it all there before The Viltrumite had went and started to think on what he should be doing, maybe to protect her, maybe to end the Invasion.

But he had struct orders, he was not allowed to interfere, only Stardust was allowed to interact and even then it wa at a minimum so he had to be careful, VERY careful right about now with everything, he would only fly up above and watch as The Guardians of The Globe and other heroes had been coming in to attack the warriors there to the best of their abilities.

He had been worried at that as Kregg had started to hear the sound of something, it was a hover craft that had been heading his way, seeming to open fire upon him, seeing this, he had shot forward, entering the cockpit, he had killed the pilot in one strike before he had went and dropped the jet towards one of the Flaxan Regiments, making sure it looked like a hero as he had kept observing.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Moon

Charra had been wearing some goggles and looking at the results that were there before the creature had spoken, “Congratulations you seem fine,” Charra had said towards her, “Maybe you should take a look at the possible MENTAL issues that you might have.” he had said and hearing that, they had both glared before going and grabbing at the feline.

“I am NOT defective.” She had said and hearing that, Anissa had smiled at that, “You kill The Cat, I’ll break Colin.” she had said and hearing that, the woman had wanted to stab her when they had started to think, “So I need to talk to that therapist again?” Thula had said and hearing that, Anissa rolled her eyes, “You’re STILL doing that?” she had asked of Thula who nodded.

“I found that it’s been helping me learn how to lie.” she had said and hearing that, the woman had been confused, “How?” Anissa had asked of her right now, wondering how therapy would help with something like that, “Because you are supposed to tell a story, and they can tell if you give an easy lie.” she had told her comrade as they had both went and sat down now.

“That seems… interesting.” she had said and hearing that, The warrior had nodded, “Yes, I can recommend mine.” she had said and hearing that, Anissa nodded, “Thank you, I’d rather have one with experience.” She had said and hearing that, Thula had offered the card that she had been given in the past and with that, the two of them had started to move now.

Charra had looked towards them before clearing her throat, “I would like a mouse, there’s nothing fresh here.” she had said and hearing that, the two women had looked towards each other before they had went and started to head back, Charra in a pet carrier that they had designed as all of them had started to move now so that they would be able to fulfill the needs of each other right now.

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Cafe, Manhattan

Lucan and Miranda had been looking at the latest reports right now, “Will your friend help?” she had asked, making the man shake his head at that, “If they win, then yes, if not, then he’ll just watch and see what goes on.” he had told her and hearing that, the woman had looked at him and how he had said that so simply, it had concerned her at that as they had looked at the news.

“Maybe you should tell him–” “I cannot control him, just like he cannot make me work harder than I usually do.” he had said and hearing that, the human woman had gotten worried at that, looking towards the dangers there before she had went and started to at at her food now, making Lucan look towards her with some confusion, “Are you upset, Miranda?” he had asked of her.

Hearing that, Miranda had flinched before she had looked towards him, she wasn’t scared of him, the woman could never be, he had been so kind, but– “It’s just that… you’re so… uncaring.” she had told him and hearing that, Lucan had leaned forward, surprised by that statement, “I do care… it’s just that… I’m used to it.” he had told her which made Miranda confused.

“I am used to conquest, I am used to armies slaughtering the weak, I am used to murder and slavery, in the destruction of cities and so much more… It has made me numb to events such as these.” the man had told her and hearing that, Miranda had been shocked by that and by the fact that he had been through so much as they had went and began to get their food.

“Are… are you okay?” she had asked and hearing that, the Lucan had nodded, “I am fine.” he promised, “You sure? Because getting a therapist isn’t–” “Miranda.” he had said, giving her a smile, “If you are worried for me,” he said, strangely liking the feeling, “Then I know someone that I can talk to.” Lucan said, making Miranda happy for that as they decided to enjoy their day, even with what was going on.

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London, England

The General had been a bit worried at the sight of them all when he had received a comm from Thragg, “Kregg.” Thragg had said, “Grand Regent.” The Viltrumite had said towards them, “You will diminish the interactions, now.” He had ordered, “Understood, Grand Regent.” Kregg had said towards him, thinking that it was over before he had spoken again.

“How is my brother Torr and his mate?” Hr had asked, making the General pause, thinking before he had spoken, “He and Primus Thavia are fine, as well as their spawn.” he had said and hearing that, there was a pause, “I see.” Thragg had said towards him before cutting the comm, seeing that, Kregg had been a bit worried at that ashe hd decided to be a bit more subtle at what was going on.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

The woman had been looking around at everything there before she had went and taken some of the food that was on the platter, she and Colin making it a bit of a habit as they had seen that there was a message from her therapist, “It appears that both Anissa and Lucan had decided that my therapist would be good for them.” Thula had told Colin who had seemed surprised by that.

“How are you guys so calm with London?” he had said towards her and hearing that, Thula had shrugged, “We can wipe them out if the humans fail, and I don’t think they’ll fail,” she had told him, making her… whatever way she wanted to define him for reproduction, look confused, “From the reports that Nolan had explained, there are no enhanced Flaxans, all of them are as strong as humans, but more advanced.”

Colin thought at that before he spoke, “So, how do you think Michael will deal with it?” he had asked about Dr. Stern, one of the humans besides Colin, Casey and Don, that she liked, “I think that he will learn and be able to survive them both.” She had explained and they had each wondered how they were going to react to whatever problems the two needed dealt with.

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Doctor Stern's Office, Brooklyn

Michael Stern had been walking around in his office, worried about London when he had received a phone call from an unknown number, making him confused before answering it, “Hello?” he had asked of whoever was on the line, “Hello, is this Dr. Michael Stern, Thula’s therapist?” A woman’s voice had asked, making the man pause in confusion at such a question.

“My name is Michael Stern, how can I help you?” he had asked of them, “My name is Anissa, and I would like to fire you as my therapist.” She had told him and hearing that, Michael had been a bit surprised, “Huh… usually someone contacts my assistant, not me.” he had said, “So would you like my patronage or not?” She had asked and hearing that, Michael had taken a breath.

“I’d be happy to take it, I’m available at these times.” he had said before he had started to list them off to her, “Thank you, I am Anissa and I will see you then.” He had explained and hearing that, Michael had nodded, “See you then, Anissa.” he had said to her before going and hanging up, taking a breath as he had started to pull up a few of the sessions when there was a call.

Looking at it and seeing a new number, head opened it up, “Hello?” he had asked, “Hello, my name is Lucan Dane, and I would like to begin having sessions with you.” He had said and hearing that, Michael had realized that he had the same tone as Thula and Anissa, “Let me see what I can do.” he had told the man, wondering what they were all doing right about now.

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London, England

The warrior had been watching them as the large one had appeared to walk now, looking at it all as if there was no battle and he was simply observing a project instead of a war zone, it was interesting that he had appeared like the one that was called Monster Girl but was wearing Flaxan armor, before he could think more on it, the Invincible Imposter had attacked two Flaxan.

It appeared that they were going to be attacked by him when the general had grabbed the imposter by the throat, Kregg thought that he would see a death when instead a portal had opened to allow The one known as Robot and a legion of drones had come forth to attack the General now, that had made Kregg impressed with how it had seemed that he was doing damage.

He was so surprised,Kregg almost didn’t see that a fighter had been hit and was starting to crash, hitting the building that Jo was near, it was an instinct, one that he didn’t know that he had as Thee Viltrumite had shot over to it, “AAH!” a woman screamed, “We’re all gonna–!” they had started before he had destroyed the building at a high speed, destroying it with ease.

Kregg knew that he was going to be punished by Thragg for that, but his mate was safe, they were all safe, she and his child, so Kregg had resumed observing only now, watching them all and as he had done so, The man had noticed how so many of them were defeated or were taking their wounded away for safety, it was a alright strategy, one that he had utilized in the past as well.

But The Robot and The General had been been near the one called Monster Girl, as he had watched them now, The General had tuned it mostly out as he saw the General approach them, “I still love you.”The Robot declared and  as the General went to attack, The Monster Girl had reacted, grabbing at the fist before them  before crushing it, Kregg had observed how they knocked the helmet off.

That was when he had seen a hybrid f both The Flaxan and Monster Girl that declared himself their son, no… he had realized that it was only Monster Girl who was The Father, that had made him not too surprised, there were plenty of species like that as he had seen how The Generalhad went to attack Monster Girl and The Robot now, seeming to be furious with them now.

They had been fighting hard, hard enough that Robot had been on the ground and an older human helped him up, it had made the Viltrumite curious as he had started to watch them all move now, all of them having recovered and faced off against the Flaxans now, The Monster Girl and The Robot facing off against their general but it had seemed that there was almost nothing left for any of them to see.

Watching this, he had taken a breath, sighing before going and watching the defeat of their enemy, good, that was what mattered, but there was something else, something just as important as he had seen Jo safe before he had started to move now, knowing that he would be dealt with by the Grand Regent if he was so unfortunate, but he would not run at the least.

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Above The Clouds

General Kregg,” Thragg had said as he had proceeded to speak to him, “I have never know you to be a foolish man.” The Grand Regent had said towards him, “In fact, I would count you among my most loyal agents.” the Regent had told The General with a glare, “Wo when I said to INFILTRATE the human population, procreate, but in no way interfere with the events that transpire with these people…” he had told Kregg.

“I would expect that you, above all others, would understand and follow those orders.” Thragg said, annoyed with him while he looked downwards, “And yet… here we are.” he said and hearing that, Kregg spoke, “i am very sorry, sir.” he had said, “It was not my intention to disobey you. I couldn’t stand by and allow these people to be harmed.” he had started to tell the man.

“There is a human woman in London who carries my child.” Kregg had revealed to him, “So?” he asked, annoyed, “That woman is of limited importance. I have reviewed your logs. You have a dozen human women spread all over the globe who are currently impregnated with your offspring.” he had said, overexaggerating as he had taken a breath, “I know, Grand Regent Thragg.” he had told the man, “I know… and I love them all.” he had said towards him.

The Grand Regent had started to glare towards him before he had went and that had made Kregg get worried, “Make a mistake like this again, and you will be punished.” he had said and hearing that, the Viltrumite had nodded at that as they had started to move now and as they had done so, Kregg had started to think before heading to Jo, hoping that things would get better for her now.

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New York

The Viltrumites had been watching everything that was going on with the restoration of London, it had been a trial but at least for Kregg, things had appeared fine, “Thragg was upset with you.” Lucan had said, not a question, they all knew that it was a statement, “He was, but he had only told me to not do so again.” Kregg had said which had made Thula and Anissa sigh at that.

“Why are you all so emotional?” Anissa had asked as Thula had rolled her eyes, “Says the woman who can’t control her temper.” The warrior had said as both of them had glared towards each other before they had realized that there was something approaching them, “Lucan?” Miranda had asked as Lucan had smiled now towards her, “Miranda, it’s good to see you.”

The two of them had went to embrace the human way, it had made Anissa scrunch up her face now as she had went and looked away so that she would be able to contain her vomit while the others had smiled or the like as she had went and looked towards the group, “Kregg, how’s Marisol?” she had asked, making the man smile, seeming to love talking about his mates.

“She is radiant, glowing, vibrant–” “Thank you for that.” Thula had said towards Miranda, “Thank you for that, like we needed that dialogue again.” She had told her, “Like you are any better with Malco.” he had said, making Thula glare towards him now while Miranda smiled, “Hope you’re all there for the wedding.” she had said towards them, making the group nod at that.

“Anissa, PLEASE bring a date.” she had said towards her which had made Anissa raise an eyebrow at that, “I recommend you do, or else one will be forced upon you.” Kregg had said towards her, “Grace did attempt that–” “Grace?” Miranda had asked, making Lucan speak, “A friend that Kregg had made in England, he was invited to her wedding.” he had told her.

That had made Miranda pause, looking at them before she had nodded, “Okay, let’s go.” she had told Lucan before going to leave, making the three of them look towards him, “Miranda is fiercely territorial, and if she had decided that you were cheating on Marisol–” “I understand, it’s ridiculous, but I understand.” Kregg had told her as they had all started to get up to move.

“If you’ll excuse me, I have to get Colin out of his cage.” she had said, making them all look towards her with a bit of worry right about now, “But, I thought he was in class–?” the moment that they had seen her grin, all of them gave disgusted faces as they had realized what she was implying, “You two need to have a better sense of privacy.” Anissa had warned.

But she didn’t care as the warrior had went and left them, all of them glad for it until Anissa had realized that she was going to have to find someone, and it was going to be quite annoying to do as much as she had went and started to move now, hopefully they would be able to deal with this simply with the fact that she had someone in mind that would be able to solve this .

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Anissa’s Apartment, NYC

Anissahad sighed, really wishing that she wasn’t going to do this, The Viltrumite had went and prepared herself, getting a deep drink at the moment before she had went and opened her door to speak to the man who had been about to knock on the door, “What are you doing?” she had asked of him, making the man stutter a bit at that, “I was going to ask if you wanted to go with me to a–” 

“I need a date to a wedding.” Anissa had told him, making Scott confused at that, “you’re… you’re asking ME to a date?” he had asked, making the woman take a deep breath at that as she had nodded, “I had been told by a friend that if I did not have a date, that I would be forced to have one by his future wife.” she had said, making the man confused a bit, readjusting his glasses.

“I– I– I–” “DO you accept or not?” Anissa had asked of him, making the man nod, “Y– Yes.” he had said, “What time is–?” “I will provide you with the details, you should only have to worry about being properly dressed and prepared.” She had said and hearing that, the man had nodded before Anissa had nodded, “Good, then I will see you later so that we can prepare.” Anissa told him before shutting the door.

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Doctor Stern's Office, Brooklyn

Michael had taken a deep breath as he had sat before Lucan, “So then, tell me about the Civil War.” Michael had said towards him, making The Viltrumite take a deep breath as he had went and taken a deep breath, he had leaned back, “It was caused by the loss of our leader.” he had said towards Michael, “He had been assassinated and two sides had been formed.” he had said.

There were those that had wished to cling to the old ways, that had wanted to fight against anyone and everyone as if we were never harmed, and there were those that had wished to change the dynamic, to focus on consolidating ourselves.” Lucan had explained towards Michael who had been writing this all down, “Eventually, The side of The Grand Regent and The High Advisor had faced off.”

Michael paused and watched towards them now as Lucan had taken a breath, “My parents had served as healers on The side of The High Advisor, The Grand Regent’s side preferring warriors more often than not.” Lucan had said and hearing that, Michael had been curious on that, “So then, tell me, what was it like?” he had asked of Lucan who had leaned back, “It was a fucking nightmare.”

That had surprised the psychologist, he had never heard one of them swear, they had seemed to almost not care for it, but for one of them to say that The Civil War was a fucking nightmare had made him worried, “There was a murder every minute, you needed to look through the intentions of both your friends and enemies for every one would have killed you to survive.” he had told Michael.

“And your parents, were they–?” “No.” Lucan had told him, “It was during the end, when The Grand Regent was planning to wipe out any that still served The High Advisor, my parents were still among them, the enemy was approaching and–” “And they gave you a chance.” Michael had said, shocked by that as he had nodded, “And ever since, I have promised myself to live no matter what.”

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Anissa had been looking around in irritation towards it all, seeing the images and smelling Lucan, that new thing he wears for his mate reeks, “Well then, Anissa.” Michael had said towards her, “I just want to say that I do not want to reproduce with you for starters.” he had said towards Anissa, making her nod at that, “Understood, Thula told me that.” she had said towards him as he had started to write.

“Would you tell me about The Civil War? Did you serve in The Grand Regent’s forces or The High Advisor’s?” he had asked, making Anissa blow out a stream of air, “I had been a young soldier of The Grand Regent with my– husband who had decided to be a mercenary, though we mostly relied on The Grand Regent.” she had said, making the man nod at that.

“And how would you describe the field camps?” he had asked of her, making Anissa lean back, “With my husbands… we always made sure that we had a nice one from our spoils.” Anissa had said, making Michael nod at that as he had thought on something else, “You said husbands, I take it that you’ve had multiple?” he had asked of her, “Yes, and I don’t miss most of them.” she had said.

That had made him nod at that, going and writing it down now and as he did so, Anissa had given an annoyed look, “You don’t like psychology?” he had asked of her, “I don’t like being called weak.” she had said, making the man curious, “So then… when was the last time you were ‘weak’?” he had asked, making the woman glare more at that with some annoyance.

“The last time I was weak was when a High Advisor warrior had me on the ground, he was planning to make me a prisoner of war for the usual reasons,” Anissa had said, “I had almost died, I was terrified… and then one second later one of my allies had killed him and freed me.” She had said, making the man nod, “And you never wanted to feel that way again?” he asked.

“Doesn’t everyone?” Anissa had said, making him nod at that, the two of them starting to think on what was next as the clock had started to go off, “Well then, it appears that we’re done here.” she had said with a smile, making him about to say something else before realizing that there was no one else there, Michael had taken an annoyed breath as he had wondered how he’d deal with them.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

The two of them had been sitting on the couch right about now and as they had been enjoying their respective books, Thula had seen that there was a text on her phone, “It appears that Anissa is taking Scott Murphy with her to the wedding.” she had told him, making Colin smile towards that, “That’s nice… whose Scott Murphy?” he had asked, making the woman shrug.

“She doesn’t really talk about him, he’s a neighbor in their apartment building that is always friendly to her.” Thula had said, making Colin raise an eyebrow, “Is he lovesick or something?” he had asked, making Thula shrug towards him, “I honestly have no idea, I don’t really focus on any others human males than you.” Thula had said, making him sigh, “You really need to work on that.” he had said.

“I HAVE!” She had told him, “I remember all of the men at the newspapers I work at, even the ones I don’t contact.” she had said, going and pulling out a few files from the cabinet that he could see, “You know, sometimes I forget that you’re a soldier that’s conquered planets.” Colin had told her, not seeming to like the thought of that as Thula glared, “Please, you’re lucky I haven’t decided to kill you.” she said.

Colin smiled, knowing that this was a common argument that they had, and right now, all they really cared about right now was with each other right about now when they had both received a text, “Well then, looks like we are going to a wedding.” she had said and hearing that, Colin had given a look, “Do you have a dress?” Colin had asked, “Yes, in The Bedroom.” she said, making him smile now.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

Thragg had landed now and as he had walked through everywhere, he had seen that they were on the outside now, all of them looking towards him now with Thavia glaring and Torr taking a breath as he had went and walked over to the Grand Regent, “Hello there, brother.” Torr had said towards him, making Thragg sigh at that as he had went and looked at him, “Hello there, traitor.” Thragg had said to him.

That had made Torr sigh while Thavia had went to sit in the hammock, watching them right now with some curiosity, knowing that she was not a part of this as they had started to talk, “You sided with The High Advisor.” Thragg had said to him, “We needed wisdom, not might.” Torr had said, “And you spared me when you should have executed me like the others.” He had said.

That made them both glare towards each other as Thragg had went and pulled out a bottle, “Your usual blend.” he had said, making the Viltrumite glare towards that, “You wouldn’t mind taking a drink from it first, would you?” he had asked, making his twin smirk, “I wouldn’t mind at all.” he had said, making the man smile as his brother took a deep swig of it, taking a breath right now.

Finishing his drink, Thragg gave it to Torr who had taken his own deep drink, both of them liking it when Thavia had went to approach them, “So then, are you here to kill us all or what?” Thavia had asked, making Thragg give a look, “Why would I kill three more of our species.” he had said, making them relax at that, “But I cannot allow you be a part of our people, you will need to be in exile.” he said.

That had made them both nod in agreement, “We have already had them… invisible Dog Fence, installed.” Torr had said, “You will all know when we ever leave The Farm.” He continued, making Thragg nod at that, “And my nephew?” he had asked of them, “We don’t need to punish him, let him help bring our species back like the others.” he had said, making the couple relieved at that.

Thragg had started to fly upwards before pausing, “I will come here weekly, make sure that you are behaving.” he had explained, making Torr a bit relieved at that as the two of them had started to head back in, “He was most likely the one to murder Ceres.” she had said, making Torr sigh, “I wouldn’t put it past my brother.” he had said, all of them a bit cautious at the time.

“How the Hell are we going to make sure he couldn’t do it again?” Thavia had asked and hearing that, Torr had started to sigh, “At the best, we should just hope to stay out of his way.” he had said, making the woman hate that, but she couldn’t really argue as they had both started to head back inside and think on how they were going to deal with the dangers.

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Wedding Reception, Harlem

Lucan had to admit, this was a pleasant ceremony, one that made the Viltrumite go and see some of the others that were there, as well as the friends and family that were there as Scott Murphy and some of the men that had been invited by Miranda had gathered around, “There goes the fun, now comes the ball and chain.” one of them said, making Lucan sigh at that.

That was when one of them laughed, “‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that’.” he had said, making the others laugh at that while Lucan had looked at them with a smile, “That is an interesting phrase.” he told them, making them all look at him confused, “That’s Dr. King.” he said, making Lucan confused, “Is he here?” The Viltrumite said, making them surprised.

“Martin Luther King Jr.? ‘I have a dream’?” one of them had said and hearing that, Lucan gave an even more confused face, “Ah, you’re more a Malcolm X guy.” another said, “What does the X stand for, Xavier?” he said towards them, confused by that, “Nelson Mandela?” another asked which made Lucan get awkward now, “I’m sorry, I do not know any of these.” he had said.

That made them all stunned by that as they started to look towards him with some confusion as Scott spoke, “How do you not know ANY of them?” he asked, making Lucan sigh as he had tried to think of a lie, “Where I grew up was pretty isolated, little to no interaction with the outside world and there was no form of internet.” he had said, making them look towards him.

“I honestly didn’t even know how to act in America, hell, even Africa for a while.” he said, making the men there shocked while Miranda had smiled, “Sorry, but I need him back.” she said, making them all give a look before the others had started to nod, going and leaving them now, they had all started to look towards the Viltrumites that were there and what it was they were hiding now.

Anissa and been standing with the others, a glass in hand right now as she spoke, “It looks like Lucan has made an error in his cover.” she had told the others as Kregg had sighed, “Marisol, should we go somewhere more… private?” he had asked, making the woman smile, “You’re insatiable.” she told him as they had both went to go and get ready for their little rendezvous.

“Colin–?” “No!” Anissa, Kregg and Lucan who overheard them say, making the two pause before they had both smiled and raised their hands, “Are we really that bad?” Colin had asked, making the group all nod at that as Scott had went and started to approach, “Your friend Lucan doesn’t seem to know anybody.” he had said, making Anissa scowl, “He knows us–”

“I mean Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandala.” Scott had said, “It’s like he was living in the middle of nowhere.” he told her, “Technically Earth is the middle of nowhere.” Anissa had thought to herself before shrugging, “We all didn’t really keep track, though Lucan still had no excuse, too focused on his job.” The warrior had said, making Scott think at that.

“Me and some of the others wanted to introduce him to a few, have him know their stories.” Scott told her, making Anissa shrug, “Do what you want, he’s a grown man, he can do whatever he wants.” Anissa had explained before she had went to grab Thula, “You, follow.” she had ordered, making the Viltrumite follow after with a smile before they had started to watch Lucan.

“We’re going to make sure that Lucan follows at least ONE tradition.” she had said, making Thula smile as she had looked towards Miranda, “You think she’ll hate us for it?” The warrior asked her friend, “I think she’ll laugh.” Anissa had said towards her and honestly, both of them could see that as they had both went to fly upwards, knowing where the deed will be happening.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

The couple had come back into their home, smiling at the sight as they had prepared, at least until they had seen that there were two women there, “Anissa? Thula?” Miranda had asked while Lucan had sighed, “Not this.” he muttered, making Miranda look towards him, “What the hell is this?” she asked, making Lucan want to slap his face right now to wake up.

“It’s an old family tradition, where the bride is protected by two female family members or friends, the husband is to invade the room after defeating them.” Anissa said and hearing that, The couple looked towards each other and hearing that, Miranda smiled, “Oh, I like this one.” she said before going to enter the room, “Try not to rough him up too much, girls.” she explained, making the two smile.

As she had entered, the two of them looked towards each other before Lucan had smiled, “Thank you.” he said and hearing that, the pair had given each other a look, “Are you two sure about this?” Thula asked and hearing that, Lucan had lost his smile before nodding, “She has a fire in her that… it reminds me of home and it makes me feel… more whole than I was back home.” he continued.

That made the pair of them look towards each other before they had nodded, “I actually like her, so if you hurt her, I will break you and then I will steal her.” she continued which made the man smile at that and as they looked towards each other, “That is acceptable.” he said and hearing that, Thula and Anissa had moved to the side now as they started to walk inside.

The pair of them had locked the door now before walking to the living room, looking around, Anissa had dropped a few books down now and as she did so, Thula looked towards her, “Scott had learned what we were doing and wanted me to leave these here.” she said with Thula doing the same, “Some of Miranda’s friends asked the same of me.” she said and hearing that, both smiled.

They went and made sure that they were secure before both of them started to move now, walking away from the area and then towards the the balcony for them both to fly upwards now, “They should be happy to have children.” Thula said and hearing that, Anissa had sighed before she nodded, “Hopefully we’ll both be able to have our own soon.” she said in annoyance at that.

They had started to go their own ways now and as they had done so, Thula had headed to her home where she would take her Malco and she would attempt to have some fun with him and who knew? Maybe she would do what Lucan did, or maybe she would just make a few of the others instead as they continued onwards while Anissa had started to think now.

She had wondered if there was somewhere spectacular that she would be able to find someone, someone that would be worthy, someone that would give her a child that was strong, that would be able to survive the insanity that was life and hopefully would make sure that he would survive everything that would be able to throw at him or her and that made her start her hunt once more.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

The two of them had been going through their daily routines, Clin had been brushing his teeth while Thula was starting to braid her hair, looking through everything that was there before the woman started to feel sick and proceeded to hurl now, making the man look at her, “Thula?” he asked, making the Viltrumite look, “It’s fine.” she told him, “I must have eaten something wrong.” she said.

That made the man curious, “What the hell could you have eaten to make you sick?” he asked her, making Thula shrug, “I have no idea.” Thula told him before she had gone to call her comrades, “Anissa, are you sick?” she asked, making the woman on the other end confused, “No, why?” She asked and hearing that, the woman was confused, “I’m sorry… I was just feeling sick right about now.” she had told her.

That made Colin a bit more worried right about now and as he looked towards her with a bit of worry right about now before there was a noise from her phone, “I’m sorry… I have another call.” she said and hearing that, Anissa gave a grunt of confirmation now and that made Thula change to the next one, “Hello?” she asked, “Stardust… whatever you wanna call yourself, I want you in LA.” He ordered.

That made her groan, feeling a bit more sick as she had gotten up, “Alright, might as well.” she had said and hearing that, the human paramour looked towards her with some worry, “Are you sure? I mean if you’re not feeling well–” which was when his phone had started to ring now, “Let her go, now.” Cecil had ordered, making Colin a bit surprised by that as Thula went to get changed.

She went to throw up again, making her wipe her mouth as she went to move now, “See you later.” she told him and hearing that, the man got a bit more worried for her right about now before he had watched her go, it was sad, but what was he going to do, so he decided to take his boat now and just relax in the water, he had nothing to do and it was something that might as well keep him busy.

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Cloud Cover, Las Angeles

The four of them had each been assigned to the scene now, looking over everything that was there before Anicca looked at her, “So how are we going to be doing this?” Lucan had asked as Thula tossed one to each of them, “We’re each going to pose as Stardust, I have an outfit for each of us.” she said and hearing that, they each looked and started to put the outfit on.

As they did so, the four of them looked towards each other before Thula spoke, “We’ll be rotating, each of us is on the ground, sky, border and sea.” she explained, “None of us seen together, allow them to think that we’re many or a shapeshifter, the less concrete facts they have,  the better.” she said and hearing that, the Viltrumites all nodded as they each went and started to move out now.

They had heard how the reptile that was assisting them had been acting more villainous like when it had caused such devastation now, looking at them now before they started to move, they knew that he was intelligent, and that he had no mercy, having almost destroyed some of their warship, it was making the group all start to get worried right now, each of them moved.

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Anissa had taken to the sky, looking up above towards those down below, The Warrior had no care for who would be victorious or who would lose, only that there was something dangerous that was there and it was making Anissa think that maybe she could probably go and kill him, but no, that wasn’t what was required, she would stay here, she would watch, and maybe she’d kill something if she was lucky.

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Bay, Las Angeles

Kregg had been over the water right about now, looking at everything that was there and as he did so, the General had looked down at his phone now to see how the women that he had loved all talked to each other now and as he observed it all, The man wishing that he was with one of them at the moment now, maybe one day he would be able to show them all how much he loved each of them.

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Las Angeles, California

Thula had been on the ground right now, looking everything over like a fine toothed comb and as she did so, The woman thought once more about now she had Malcolm and about the fact that there was so much that the two of them could do, how they might even have a family one day, all of it making her almost get lost in everything when she went to focus on it all.

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Outskirts, Las Angeles

The man had been sitting on a billboard, looking towards everything that was there right now and as he did so, the Viltrumite took a break, hating that there was so much danger, so much devastating right about now as he thought on what kind of dangers there were there when there was a noise that made him look upwards, “Do any of you hear that noise?” he asked of them.

“What noise?” Kregg had asked, making Lucan set the sensitivity of his comm to his ears level, making them start to hear it as well, “It seems as if there is now a signal from the ice caps which was making them look towards each other in look in that location, “They seem like the kind for thermal detonations.” Anissa said towards him and hearing that, they all paused in shock.

“This is a distraction, we need to protect our mates.” he told them, “Lucan! That’s not–!” Anissa started, but Thula and Kregg had already been flying towards those that would be in the most danger right now, Lucan moving as fast as he could towards New York City as fast as he could, not wanting to lose Miranda, he had already lost so much and didn’t want to lose her as well.

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Harlem, New York

Miranda was with the others, looking towards them and laughing with her friends when all of a sudden, there was a whoosh, making the women all pause and look in confusion as they saw that there was one of those humans, Starlight, that lady with the braid, but she was a he right now and there was no braid, “Miranda, we need to go, now!” he said towards her.

“Miranda, do you know this guy?” one of her friends asked while she looked towards them, “What’s going on?” Miranda asked, hearing that, he looked towards everything before The Hero had take a breath, “Do any of you have a vehicle nearby?” he asked, making the group concerned right now before another pointed to the large car that they were in, “Please enter the vehicle.”

That made the group look towards each other before they had went to enter the vehicle, seeing that, Lucan started to lift the vehicle now and as they had started to go up, Miranda was starting to get worried, “What’s going on?” she asked, and hearing that, he started to move them on the highest building that was there before he looked to them, “Where are the others?” he asked.

That made them look to each other right now with some confusion now while he looked to Miranda, “Miranda.” he said in the same tone that she knew so well, “Use the find my friend app.” she told him, making Lucan pull out his phone and saw what she had put on his cellular device, “Thank you, Miranda.” he told her, “I will get them in a moment.” he promised now before going to fly off and grab them.

Miranda looked down and as she did so, the women there looked towards her, “Miranda–?” “Lucan, and he’s an alien.” she explained and hearing that, they started to think, that actually made A LOT of sense with him, “Alright, and he’s–?” another friend asked as he started to drop people off there, “I will be back with the rest.” he told them, going and starting to move as fast as he could.

Miranda smiling at him being a hero right now as Lucan started to drop larger vehicles with people there, “That’s a lot of people.” Josie, one of her friends told Miranda as her uncle Frank had come out of one, “Me and my friends wouldn’t go with him unless he took everyone, he had to go to a bus depot to get everyone.” he said with a smile, making Miranda glad for that as he seemed to finish.

Lucan sitting down for a moment, the people there glad and starting to congratulate him, a few patting his shoulders when another spoke, “Are you like Omni–Man?” one asked and hearing that, Lucan remembered the lie, “No… I’m a Ceresite, and member of The Star Corps, a peacekeeping force.” he told them, making them glad for that while he hoped Thragg wouldn’t find out.

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Anissa’s Apartment Building, NYC

Scott Murphy had been looking towards everything that was there as there was a rumbling of a wave now, running up towards the roof now to look and see that a wave was coming now, making him worry as he went to grab a phone to call Anissa, she was the only one that wasn’t here and– before he could say anything else at all, there was a noise now as the building began to crack.

That made him get worried right now, going to look down as his apartment building was being lifted up now, “What the Hell?!” he shouted in confusion while Anissa had started to move her apartment building that was there, taking a breath, she started to look for a place where she could protect her people there when she thought about that stadium that Lucan had finished up on.

She had placed his stadium somewhere that was not filled with people now as she went there before going to the control booth, “What the hell–?!” the operator said, “Activate the shield for the stadium, now.” she ordered of the man, making him look towards her before he started to hear it, “Press the octagon!” She snapped now as people seemed to panic now.

He went to do as much now, the stadium had started to upgrade now, it was looking to be quite protective right about now, a protective barrier starting to overtake everything that was there now and as they saw that, the water hit the barrier that was there before nothing happened now, at least not in here as they saw drowned bodies, debris and other things there now.

Anissa looked over all of this now and as she did, there was a pause before sighing, if this went on, there would be problems now as she flew upwards now and started to fly upwards and activate a  few others right now and as she started to think on every way that she would be able to deal with everything that was there, after all, they would need as much of a breeding stock as possible now.

As she had flown upwards now, her uniform making the people there a bit relieved right about now as they began to move towards other areas where they had such defenses, places that Lucan designed and thus allow them to stay on task with the mission to the best of their abilities, taking a breath, she remembered the next one that was on her list now and started to move now as fast as they could.

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Kregg

Kregg had started off with Jo, why all of his mates had preferred to live on the coast, he wouldn’t understand, but he would save them all, moving as fast as possible and heading towards the ones in the most danger right now, Kregg would save them, save his unborn children, save them all to the best of his abilities as he grabbed them and get her to the highest place before moving.

Done with England, he started with France and then the Americas right about now and as he started to move as fast as he possibly could to grab as many as he could as fast as he could right about now, relieved as he moved each of them away from anything dangerous now, “Kregg? Emma Dylan, one of his mates had asked of the man and hearing that, he paused.

“We can talk about this later.” he promised towards her and hearing that, the woman had been a bit shocked but nodded as he continued onwards, getting as many as he could before stopping towards Nancy now and as he started to get her inside now, safe and sorted, Kregg had sat down on the top of a building, panting in pain, but he was not going to stop yet now as Kregg got up again.

The Viltrumite moved now to try and get faster, exerting himself as quickly as he could right about now and as he began to look towards everything that was there when he had seen that there was so much that was before him, so much danger that could hurt those that he cared about right now, taking a breath, he wanted to get out now and to then attack everyone that was there.

Sitting down now and trying to think on everything, the warrior had seen that there was something that had made the man give a pant in pain, seeing how the communicator was going off now, it was Thragg, he was giving a wide message which annoyed him now as he went to answer now, “This is your Grand Regent, none of you are to assist in any way.” He ordered of them and hearing that, Kregg sighed.

He and most likely a few others had already been doing much now and it was too late for them to stop, leaning back now, he had went to head back inside now, The General was going to have to take a breath right about now as he went to plan on how he was going to talk to the other Viltrumites, maybe they would have to be smarter or more subtle about it now.

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Malco Fishing Boat, Atlantic Ocean

Colin Malco and his friends had been on the boat when the tide came in, they had no idea that there was going to be such a large crash now which made Colin panic, everything had been thrown around, such as some of the heavy equipment that was there, seeing it all, the man started to panic as he went to try and lift it up, “Come on! We can do this! We can do this!” he told them and hearing that, the others panicked.

The group had been working as fast as they could now, each of them with a bit of worry at the moment and as he started to lift up the heavy equipment now, his back hurting right now and as he looked towards them, the group started to feel as the boat began to move and shake now, making them panic now as they did so, the group began to move now, the wounded man getting helped out.

They saw that there was something going on right about now as they looked and saw that there was Stardust there, the hero looking down at them, “Are you all okay?” she had asked, making Colin smile towards that right about now with the group all smiling towards the hero, “We’re good, is everyone at the coast okay?” he had asked and hearing that, the hero nodded.

“Yep, we’re all trying to save as many as possible.” he had said and hearing that, the man smiled at that, “Try and be safe out there, okay?” he asked of them and hearing that, the Hero had nodded towards the statement, “If there’s anything else, let me know.” The Hero said with what looked like a wink now as Colin had looked upwards towards the sky and smiling at everything.

Before he had done so, there was a look that was between them all now, making the others that were on the boat look towards them, “Hey there, Colin, have you seen anything else?” he had asked of them now and hearing that, group all looked towards each other before they went and started to check on their phones and other devices to see how dangerous things were getting.

The devastation that was going on, Dinosaurus, the one that had been working with Invincible had started the whole process and seeing everything that was there had made the the humans all worry that there was something serious going on right now, something that had been killing so many people and it had been shocking to say the least to witness the news on it all.

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United States Airline

The four Viltrumites and some of the others who had all been reproducing with the Human population all seemed a bit tired now, they had been saving as many of their mates as they possibly could, none of them had wished for any of them to pass and from the faces that each of them were making, it seemed that they had succeeded to an extent right now with the Stardusts had all circled around each other.

“So then, that was all sorts of trouble.” Thula said towards the group now and hearing that, the others had all looked towards her before they eventually laughed towards the statement, all of them had been worrying about everything that had happened when they saw how there was laughter amongst them all now with smiles now before one of them had spoke, “Should we have a pint?”

That made them all look towards the warrior, it was Olvir, he had come from one of the Northern Continents from Viltrum and was always the one that found fun for the group, “And WHERE would you suggest?” Anissa had asked of Olvir who smiled, “I find this great place that I’ve been living, you’ll all love it!” he said with a grin, motioning for them to follow which they did, curious now at it.

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Glasgow, Scotland

The Viltrumites all arrived at the location and as they did so, the group saw that there was a bartender who smiled at the sight of Olvir, “Ollie! You brought some more friends?” he asked with a grin as Olvir just chuckled towards him, “My friends all need a drink.” he told the barkeep who looked over them all, “Can they all pay?” he asked, making the Viltrumite all look, “Well, can you?” he asked them.

Hearing that, the group all raised cards or rolls of cash that they acquired from their jobs and other things that they had done, making the man smile, “Alright! First round’s free! After that you better pay!” he told them all, making Olvir smile as he leapt over the bar to help serve the drinks that they had all been shouting out now, a few of them a bit relieved at the break.

This wasn’t The warship and Thragg wasn’t there, but honestly? They all just wanted to enjoy themselves, to just sit down and think about who they had saved and what they accidentally revealed, “So then, Miranda and her friends know about me.” Lucan said towards them, making the three of them look towards each other, “My mates all know as well.” Kregg added towards them while Anissa sighed.

“One of those fields that you set up worked in the Stadium in New York.” Anissa explained towards Lucan who nodded, “That’s good to hear–.” “Viltrumites.” Thragg said out loud on comms, making them all look towards each other with a bit of panic before he spoke, “This will be your only meeting place from now on on Earth.” He warned towards them, “Anywhere else should have a maximum of four only.”

That made the Viltrumites all pause towards that but relieved that he had decided to be calm about it as they all looked towards each other, relieved and laughing when the door opened, revealing Justus who looked a bit… nervous as he walked in, looking around as the group of four walked over to him, “You are Justus, correct?” Kregg asked, making him do as much.

“If you come here as anything other than a friend, you will die, understand?” Lucan warned with Anissa looking Justus over before Thula had motioned for him to come in, he smiled, happy to see that his sister would want him to come in now, the now group of five going to join the others that had been glad that they had survived the disaster that Dinosaurus had created.

As they had done so, celebrating with each other and catching up, three others were not there, Thavia, Torr and Thragg all looking at the damage and planning accordingly for everything that was going to happen soon and as they each saw this change, they knew that what Dinosaurus had done would forever alter the dynamic they had created here on Earth.

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Vilturmite Warship, The Moon

Thragg had assembled them all after Glasgow, knowing that there were more that wished to help, many of them wanting to reveal themselves to their mates and be ‘heroes’ to an extent, “I’m sure you’re all aware of the reason I’ve called you here.” Thragg said having called them back from the bar, “Our adoptive planet is experiencing a cataclysm, but I must reiterate, you ARE NOT to interfere in any way.

That cause some like Kregg to look away in anger, “Were our presence to be known to the population, it would complicate matters.” Thragg said, NOT including the intelligence agency that already did, “We are to exist here, undetected, biding our time until our offspring is of age and exhibiting Viltrumite Abilities.” The Grand Regent reminded each and every one of them.

“It is only when our ranks swell that we will reveal ourselves and assume control of the planet.” Thragg said, making them recall the plan, “We cannot stir The Coalition of Planets into action, our people would not survive another conflict.” The man stated which none could argue, “I know that many of us have grown connected to our chosen mates on the planet below… that is ill advised.”

Some of the crowd wanted to argue, but none said a thing to him, “Whatever happens to these people, it must be allowed to happen. Anyone who disobeys me, will face my wrath.” Thragg snapped towards them and hearing that, they all wanted to argue against, but not one of them spoke, more out of fear than respect as the Grand Regent went and left them alone now.

Kregg went to go punch something, at least until the other three of them approached, “There’s plenty of trouble right now, isn’t there?” Lucan asked of the others and hearing that, the group knew that there was trouble their way now, “Now we have to deal with the consequences.” Anissa said towards them and hearing that, all of them were a bit worried as they got ready to head home.

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Anissa’s Apartment Building, NYC

Things were off when she came back, construction had already started to move the building back, her cat and her stuff was all fine, and as The Viltrumite warrior walked back to her apartment, she saw that the other tenants were looking towards her with some mixed reactions, looking towards everything, the Viltrumite started to get worried that she had done something stupid.

Charra approached the entering Anissa, “You made yourself popular.” the feline said, hearing that, she got a bit worried about that, “Why? I–” “You rescued them and your building, they like you now instead of just seeing you as the grumpy lady.” Charra explained, making Anissa sigh towards that, “Great, are they going to be an issue?” she asked and hearing that, Charra went to reveal the written notes.

“They seem to like you, other than a few that are going to be nosy, they should all be something easy to deal with if they try to find out your heritage.” Charra told them and hearing that, Anissa went to sit down, “I need a drink, and I think I should ask the human I tolerate about all of this.” Anissa said to the Cat who rolled her eyes before going to her own room to stew.

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Harlem, Manhattan

Lucan had been helping with the damage, making sure that no one was hurt, moving cars and rubble before he saw that Black Samson was there as well, “Hey, Lucan, right?” he asked, making The Viltrumite warrior nod, Miranda going to help her friends and family, “Gotta say, thanks for the help.” Black Samson asked, making Lucan shrug, “I was in the area, I knew I could help.” was his response.

Before Samson could say anything else, there was a sound of shouting and then people starting to tussle, “These are our homes! Get the Hell out of here, looters!” Miranda shouted out and hearing that, the warrior went to approach, getting between her and her friends and the possible looters, “Get out of the way! We don’t want to hurt–” “One shot.” he warned towards them, confusing them.

“What?” the supposed leader had asked of him, you get one free shot to take me down, after that, you try anything, try to go past, I will retaliate, and I will make sure that you can never walk again.” the warrior warned, making all of them start to look towards each other before one idiot with a large hammer raised it to smash in his skull in with as much force that he could.

The Viltrumite did nothing as he just let the head of the hammer shatter on him, shocking them all and seeing that, the crowd got scared, started to back away, “If you try again, I will make sure that you can’t lift your hand again.” The Viltrumite said and hearing that, they all got more nervous towards him now, a few starting to back away, “You’re not worth it.” The leader said before leading their escape.

Lucan turned back to the others as they stared, a few smiling and clapping for him now, Samson looking to him with some respect now, “Nicely done.” the man told Lucan, “I did not wish to beget more violence right now.” Lucan explained, making Samson smirk, “Nice.” he said towards them and hearing that, the Viltrumite shrug towards that before seeing that there was some more.

The Viltrumite had walked over, going to help the others that were there and as they did so, Lucan and Samson went to go and help out the others right now, making sure that the people there were safe with minimal violence being a part of it, they had gone through enough violence today, and there was no need for anybody to be hurt any further by everything that happened due to Dinosaurus.

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Kregg’s Residence, Charlotte

Nancy had looked towards the man who seemed tired, Kregg looking towards her with a smile before she spoke, “What happened?” she asked of The General who nodded, “Yes… just… ran around a bit more… than I was used to…” he said, normally he would be fine, but Kregg had been drowned a couple of times and it was making the General feel it a bit as Nancy looked to him.

“Are you sure that you’re okay?” she asked, making the Viltrumite nod towards her, “I am.” he promised to her, nothing to worry about.” he said with a smile before his phone started to go off, his other mates calling him, trying to make sure that he was okay and hearing that, the man looked towards Nancy, “I’m sorry, but there’s a issue, one of the relief stations, they need my help.” he said.

Hearing that, the woman nodded, “Okay… just be safe, okay?” she asked, making Kregg nod, getting up, he went to kiss her on the forehead, making her smile towards him sweetly as he went to fly upwards, going to check on the others to make sure that they were all okay and that nothing would be safe as they headed towards the next location that they had on the list.

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Kensington Estate, Windsor

The Viltrumite had landed and as he did so, looking towards the entrance, he saw that there was something which made the man relieved as he saw that Grace was pacing in worry, looking until she saw that Kregg landed, “Kregg!” she shouted, going to embrace him, “Are you okay?” she asked and hearing that, the man smiled as he rubbed her head to try and comfort him.

“I’m fine, Grace,” he said with a smile, making the woman smile in relief towards that before she started to head towards the drawing room where they saw that there were multiple individuals that were there, there was a relief station that was set up and as they looked up, one of the men approached, “Hello there, are you here to help?” one of them asked and hearing that, the Viltrumite thought before deciding to go human.

“Of course, how can I help?” he asked of Grace who smiled towards her husband, “We’re going to need someone to get more of the cargo that we have getting shipped out to areas that were affected, would you–?” “Courier work? Easy.” he promised towards her, having done some on his bike and an eighteen wheeler when needed as Grace went to escort him out.

“Are you going to use your powers?” She asked him, but Kregg shook his head, “Unfortunately, there are people looking into me, so nothing too obvious.” he said and hearing that, Grace nodded towards that as they headed towards the eighteen wheeler which was there, “London first?” he asked and hearing that, the woman nodded as she handed him the list, “Please make sure that they’re okay.” Grace told him.

Hearing that, Kregg nodded towards that as he went and started up the truck, going and heading towards the location, checking and looking to see if there was anything too obvious or too dangerous before eventually he stopped it, getting out, the man grabbed the truck and started to head towards London as quickly as he possibly could to make sure that they were safe.

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Relief Station, London

Kregg had driven the truck towards the people there and got out, he went to unlock the back of the container and as he did so, other relief workers had started to come over and help as well, making sure that they were able to assist in whatever way possible, as Kregg started to get the next box out, he saw that Jo was approaching him, “Kregg?” she asked of him, surprised that he was there.

“How did you–?” “I picked a job for relief to the public, I worked for them before, so they hired me again to drop off the supplies, plus it gave me an excuse to come here.” he said with a smirk, making Jo smile, going to kiss him, he returned it, “How’s the–?” “She’s perfectly healthy.” Jo told the man, making him grin, “A girl?” he asked of Jo who nodded, “I learned about it today.” she told him.

Kregg smiled towards that as he headed towards the center of the relief station, “How can I help?” he asked of them and hearing that, the others started to get things dealt with as he smiled, “We’re fine here, but if there’s anything that–” someone started until he received a text from Valerie, “I’m sorry, I need to go.” he said and hearing that, the others nodded as he went to go prepare see her.

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Elliot Residence, Paris

Kregg landed on the balcony, looking around with a smile before the general headed over to her, “Valérie ? Tout va bien ?(Valerie? Is everything okay?)” he asked with concern, making the woman who had been downstairs come up to hug him, kissing the Viltrumite who was surprised, by that as she went to lean against his chest, shaking in worry as her tears started to flow.

“Je suis si heureuse que tu ailles bien ! Quand j'ai entendu l'alerte aux inondations, je me souviens que tu as dit que tu étais en Amérique. Si tu étais morte, je ne sais pas si j'aurais été assez forte.(I'm so happy that you're okay! When I heard the flood alert, I remember you said you were in America, if you had died, I don't know if I could have been strong enough.)” Valerie told him.

Hearing that, the man decided that he just needed to be there for the moment, giving her a bit of comfort, the fact that she cared so much, that they all cared that he was alive and how upset if he had passed, it made the man start to feel emotions that made him begin to feel some more emotions, the same emotions that made him save Jo or help during the disaster, and he had to say, he didn’t mind it.

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Cranston Residence, Brooklyn

Marisol, Colin, Don and Casey had been at his home with Marisol having a shaking leg, “¿Estás seguro de que están bien? Bueno, recibí un mensaje de Kregg, pero solo quiero verlo y asegurarme de que esté bien.(Are you sure that they're okay? I mean, I got a text from Kregg, but I just, I just want to see him and make sure that he's okay.)” Marisol said, making Casey go to sit beside her.

“Please don’t worry, they’re invulnerable.” Casey said and hearing that, Colin nodded towards that before they saw that there was someone at the balcony door which made Colin relieved as he went to open the door, “Thula, thank God.” he said, going to hug the woman while Marisol looked to her, “Don’t worry, Kregg is helping with relief over in Europe, less chance of the Union thinking he’s Omni–Man.”

That was the lie they told, and partially the truth with everything before they started to move they had seen that there were a few issues that were concerning with that before Thula started to feel sick again, “Dammitt!” she went, going to the toilet and throwing up, “What the Hell is going on?” she asked of the group, making them confused by her sickness.

“What’s going on?” Casey asked, making the group confused by that, “I have no idea… I’ve been feeling sick ever since I woke up and it’s annoying.” Thula said, making the humans and Don look towards each other, “Thula, do think it might be…?” Colin started, making Thula pause, “I… maybe.” Thula said, “I mean I haven’t been taking any tests, so maybe?” She asked while Casey got up, “I’ll get a test.”

“I will.” Thula told her, “I’m tougher, even with a possible… with a possible baby.” she said towards them, making Casey pout before thinking, “You mind if I go with you?” She asked of Thula, making her nod towards that as the two of them went to leave, Colin getting up too, “I’m not go–” “Relax, we can take care of ourselves, Colin.” Casey promised to him as they walked to the nearest Pharmacy

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Pharmacy, Brooklyn

Thula had bought the test and as she did so, looking over the items before going to walk off and towards the bathroom, “Is she–?” “Yup.” Casey said, watching the Viltrumite as she entered, the two of them waiting at the center of it and as they looked, getting a bit curious, the man looked at Casey, “So are you her girlfriend or–?” “My friend, I introduced her and her boyfriend.” she explained.

The man nodded towards that while Thula came out with the test now in a wrapped cloth, “Okay, so where are we going now?” She asked of her, “We head back and we wait to see if you and Colin are going to be parents.” Casey told her, making Thula nod towards that, disliking that it took so long, but was not going to argue with that as she headed out of there and back to Colin.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

Lucan had come back in with Miranda and as they did so, Lucan saw that there was something that made him confused, picking it up, “What is this?” he asked, making Miranda pause towards that, “I… I wanted it to be a surprise before the flooding.” Miranda said, making Lucan confused by that before seeing that there was a box by it, a pregnancy test– reading that, Lucan was surprised.

“Are you…?” “Pregnant.” she said towards him, “You’re going to be a father.” Miranda said with a smile and hearing that, the man smiled towards that, going to hug her, “Thank you,” Lucan told her, “Thank you for this honor.” he said and hearing that, the woman smiled wider, “I was actually seeing my friends to tell them about this when–” she started to say before Lucan had a thought.

“Should I tell my friends?” he asked and hearing that, the woman smirked towards that, “Most people would.” she said with a smile, making the man nod towards that as he picked up his phone and started to test the three that he preferred to speak to, as he did so, there was a text that made him curious, looking and seeing that there was a text from Thula as well about a pregnancy.

He looked it and saw that there was a photo of a rest, so he went to take a photo of his own now, looking and seeing that there, he went to take a test of Miranda’s now, having done that, Lucan looked to Miranda, “Are there any names that you had in mind?” he asked, making Miranda nod, “I have two, Calmon if a boy, Alicia if a girl.” the woman said and hearing that, Lucan thought that they were perfect.

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Cranston Residence, Brooklyn

Colin and Don and Marisol had looked, seeing that there was a Thula and Casey coming in, looking to see that, they had been a bit nervous as Thula showed the test, revealing that there was a positive test which made the man look towards Thula, “You’re… we’re…?” he started to say before she nodded, “Pregnant, we have a child on the way now.” she explained, making the group all look at him.

“So we’ve got a nephew on the way?” Casey asked, “Niece.” Don said, making Marisol smile towards them, “I’ll tell Kregg, I bet he’d be excited.” she said, going to text him while Thula saw that there was something from Lucan, the two of them had apparently been lucky enough around the same time, making the woman smirk, “It looks like only Anissa– and Kregg, are the ones missing out.”

That made the group look towards each other with some surprise towards that before Marisol looked down towards herself before she nodded, “Yeah, we should catch up with all of you.” she said with a smirk, the little bit of joy making the group hope that there was something better at the end of this tragedy when she recognized that there was a message on the radio.

“Huh, Invincible and Dinosaurus are fighting against each other… I’m going to take a few photographs, make sure that we have the money for a kid.” Thula told him, making Colin give a look, he wasn’t a fan of that, but right about now? Now there was nothing that he could really argue with as the man had watched the mother of his future child go out to watch everything.

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Manhattan, New York City

Thula and Kregg were in the area, watching Dinosaurus as he had been attacked by the hybrid which was known as Mark Grayson, as Invincible, they had seen how there was a fight, how he had been fighting, Kregg had been focused on caring for Gwen while Thula was taking photos with her camera, making sure that she would get more from camera footage, but she liked the stealing of a moment.

As she did so, Thula received a call from the farm that her family owned, looking down towards it, she picked it up, glad she had a bluetooth, “Hello–?” “I’m going to be a grandmother?” Thavia asked of Thula as she saw that Kregg had gotten Gwen somewhere safe before he went to look towards her, “Yeah, I’ve got a child on the way.” she said, making the General look towards her.

“Congratulations, Thula.” he said and hearing that, the two of them had smiled before they headed over to get a better angle, “I was thinking if it was a boy, Conor.” she said, honoring both her brother and her father with the name, “But if it was a girl, Andrea.” Thula had explained towards them and hearing that, the Viltrumites had looked towards each other before Kregg noticed Gwen again.

“I have to go, make sure that she’s still safe.” he said towards his friend, Thula nodding towards that as she focused on Dinosaurus and Invincible, watching them with some caution and some curiosity before seeing that there was a change, the beast appeared to have the advantage against him unlike when he was facing The Grand Regent, “Mother, I’ll call you later.” she promised to her.

The woman had hung up on her mother and began to approach the area closer, making sure that there was nothing that she needed to worry about when the warrior had seen how there was Dinosaurus who was holding the head of the Viltrumite and seeing that, she began to realize what was going to happen, making sure to zoom in and watch the sight as he proceeded to murder the hero.

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Manhattan, NYC

Kregg was shocked at the sight that was before him on the news, so many of them had witnessed as he smashed the skull of the man and then tore him in half, it was shocking towards them all, each and every one of them unsure on what they were going to do right now and looked to split up, they had to make sure that everything was safe, the humans had someone that could kill them it seemed.

As they started to move away, Thula having acquired the needed photography whileKregg made sure that Gwen was safe before moving off to find a way to help the others, all of them worried right about now, the others that were on the field had been watching it all and sadly they were going to have to wonder if Thragg would take this as something they’d need to deal with.

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Project Diana/Selene, Antarctica

Lucan had been one of the engineers that had been recruited by the GDA to come in, “Hello everyone, please join the teams that you had been assigned.” the red haired man said towards them and hearing that, Lucan nodded, seeing that he was working with energy conversion, he walked away, many robots walking and moving in unison, most likely they were a part of a Hive Mind.

Smiling towards the sight before him, Lucan went and started to work with his others, the man going and grabbing at one of the tools and as he started to work, Lucan noticed that there was something that made him confused, Vidor and Kael were also there, they looked towards the man and then raised their hands towards that, “I promise you, we’re going as fast as we can.” Lucan heard.

It was from the same man that made them assigned to their areas and seeing that he had been curious before the man went and started to walk, the man realized that there were people and some of the robots which were walking them, it made the trio look towards each other and hope that there was nothing that they were going to deal with to make sure that their planet wasn’t drowned.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Dark Side of The Moon

Thragg had watched the scene of the drowning as well as the sight of Mark Grayson dying and looking over it all, the two moons that the humans were creating to save their people was going to make sure that things were– he took a breath, they had seemed to be having issues before Thragg spoke up towards the others, “We can do nothing, understood?” he ordered.

The others had complied, nodding towards the statement and as they had gone to walk off and communicate with the others, as they did so, the Grand Regent looked towards the scenes that were there and looking, the Grand Regent saw that there was Kael, Lucan and Vidor who had been talking with each other, working to build the machines and as he watched, Thragg had an idea.

He went and created a order towards them and as he looked towards it all, the man noticed that there was a difference it made him start to get a bit worried and confused by that, but they complied, making sure that things were fine while he looked and went to set off the others, “Thula, I need you to hunt down Dinosaurus, NOW.” he ordered of the woman, “Understood.”

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Cranston Residence, Brooklyn

Thula had hung up and as she did so, the others looked towards them with fear and surprise, “Wait, you’re leaving? B– But you’re pregnant!” Casey said towards him and hearing that, the woman shrugged, “I’m a Viltrumite, my pregnancy isn’t something that we usually deal with.” she said towards them, making Colin go to stop her, or at least try to, “Thula–” “Colin, it’s fine.”

That made the group worry because it was NOT fine that she was doing that, “I’m only going to be killing Dinosaurus, not going to war–” “And Dinosaurus just KILLED Invincible!” Don said towards her, “How can you not be freaking out about that?” he asked of her, “Because I like to work smarter, not harder,” She promised towards her friends, “I promise that they won’t get close enough to kill me.

Hearing that, the group looked towards each other before they started to watch her leave, making the group worried about what exactly was happening when Thula had sent them a message, making Colin smile towards that, hoping that she would be as careful as she would be able to be as the group there had all started to think on if she’d be able to survive Dinosaurus.

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Dinosaurus’ Lab

Thule and Anissa had both been at the lab, Anissa deciding to join her friend because she was annoyed and decided that there was some backup for them as they began to observe, having their telescopes at the ready and watching everything that was there and as they looked, Anissa spoke, “So you are pregnant?” she asked of the woman who had been at the ridge.

“Okay, I’ve been looking and–” “You’re pregnant.” Anissa said towards the woman, making Thula nod towards that, “Yes, Colin and I are pregnant.” she said towards Anissa and hearing that, the woman was surprised by that before Thula looked at her, “So then, when are you going to settle for a mate?” she asked, making the other woman scowl towards that in annoyance.

“I will not settle for something so… weak.” she said towards her with a scowl, causing Thula to roll her eyes towards that, “Their strength isn’t the thing that attracts is… they’re like, sculptures made of glass or paper.” she explained and hearing that, Anissa scowled, “If only I could gather one of the Viltrumite corpses from that Invincible War.” she told Thula and hearing that, the two thought on that.

The corpses of The Viltrumites would have been useful, IF they were alive, but the ones that were alive had been taken away by the man who brought them when they betrayed him, and The GDA had taken away their bodies and there was no way of knowing what had happened but if The Reanimen were a chance and Cecil had his way they would be revived.

“Do you think that they would still work?” Anissa asked her friend before they heard a loud noise, making them look and see that there was something strange there, the sound of bone breaking which made the two curious by that before they looked towards each other with curiosity before seeing that there was a man who walked out from the lab, going and sitting at the ledge.

The pair of them looked a bit closer and as they did so, they noticed that they had been proven wrong, Mark Grayson was alive, and that meant that they wouldn’t have to worry too much about it all as they thought on it, at least until they noticed that Cecil Steadman was coming, “Let’s go. He’s head and Invincible is alive.” Anissa said and hearing that, they both started to head out.

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Project Diana/Selene, Antarctica

Lucan with Kael and Vidor had watched with some curiosity and interest as they had watched the scene, the moons had lifted off and were going to help with the tides, they wouldn’t have to worry any more about the scene with some interest at what exactly was going on until they noticed that there was some cheering coming from the people that were around them.

Smiling towards the sight, the three Viltrumites went to head towards the teleporters that they set up for them to return home and as they did so, Lucan looked towards the others when there was a beeping, making them looking towards each other, “It’s from Thula and Anissa, apparently Dinosaurus is dead and Invincible is alive.” he told them, making them curious about that.

“So that means that we don’t need to worry about the reptile try and destroy the planet once again.” Kael said and hearing that, the other two nodded towards that, “Well then, I heard Kregg is at the lead with the heirs.” Vidor said and hearing that, the others nodded towards that before the man saw that there were some names that had been set up by Kregg, Thoedore, like the human president, was top of his list.

“Little Theo should be interesting.” he explained towards the other two and hearing that, the pair of them gave a look before they nodded, “Theo sounds like an interesting person, ‘General Theo’.” Kael muttered and hearing that, Lucan nodded, the heirs that he was creating should be fun before they had started to head off, going to their own homes to head off.

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Anissa’s Apartment Building, NYC

Anissa and Thula landed, both of them starting to walk off and as they did so, the pair of them noticed how there was something strange, the people there had all appeared to look like they were grateful towards Anissa, “I’m sorry, but this is all… strange, why are they so happy to see you?” Thula asked, making the woman sigh, “I have no idea why, they just are strange right now.” Anissa stated towards them.

That made the woman curious about it all before they started to walk away and towards her apartment, as she did so, Scott had appeared and looked at them, “Anissa! And that’s your friend… Thula, right?” he asked of her, making the woman nod, “That is correct, are you okay?” she asked and hearing that, Scott nodded towards that, “Yeah, if it weren’t for Thula, we’d all have drowned.” he said to them.

That made Thula look at her as they headed to her apartment, “I just did what I wanted to do.” She explained towards the man and hearing that, Thula grew curious by that before they began to walk off and towards the place, “By the way, the people of the building want me to invite you to a party tonight.” he told her, making Anissa scowl, “Why not.” she told them, making the man smile wider.

He was about to say something before all of a sudden, the door opened and they slammed it shut, The Cat looking towards them now, “You’re pregnant?” The Feline had asked of Thula and hearing that, she scowled, “Thermal or sound?” The woman said and hearing that, The Cat shook her head, “Smell.” The animal said towards her which made Thula curious as she tried to sniff herself.

But there was nothing which made her get a but confused by that before they realized that there was nothing but The Cat was still laughing towards her, “Do you seriously think that your nose is as advanced as mine!” she said towards them and hearing that, the Viltrumite snarled, going to attack her when she started to get spooked by the fact that people were coming in now.

Looking towards them, The Cat gave a look towards Anissa who had been annoyed by it all at the moment, “Can we please talk about the fact that you’ve blown your cover by helping people? Not to mention the fact that you want to find one of those Invincible Alters and producing a spawn? Even though we had made an agreement that no one would use alternate Viltrumites to reproduce after that incident?” she asked.

Anissa remembered the incident in question, back when they first had their issue with the Scourge Virus and there was a need to find others, they had searched multiple avenues, cloning, resurrection, until they finally settled upon Multiversal transportation, acquiring those that were lost due to the virus or the unknown to their people, going to multiple Earths to acquire them, but that was a great fuck up.

The Viltrumites had discovered that there were members who had been part of more dangerous organizations, those that were benign and would fight against them, there was even one that was led by an Invincible Emperor who had been their most dangerous opponent to date, The War of The Viltrums had lasted for at least half a millennium which made them lose many of their people.

Eventually the one that was known as The Invincible Emperor had defeated everyone, declaring that they had been too dangerous, sealing them away, the group knew that to attempt such again was foolhardy and so Thragg had declared that there would be no more interdimensional travel, “As long as you can find a working corpse, then I don’t believe that it will be against the rule.”

That made Anissa nod towards that, looking towards each other before they had begun to pull up footage from The Invincible War, looking through everything and as they did so, the two of them started to look over at the remains and how they had been taken away, the two of them watching and seeing how they had been taken away before considering and seeing that there was nothing to deal with.

“Dammit, the GDA have them, and we can’t deal with The GDA under Thragg’s orders.” Anissa muttered in anger towards that and hearing that, the others had been slightly glad for that since the idea of using those corpses in that way made the Viltrumite and Feline a bit disgusted by the idea of that, but in the end they would at least be able to try something else.

“Did you think about… I don’t know… joining the military of Earth?” Thula asked, “They should have males that are physically capable, correct?” she asked, making the woman nod towards that, “I tried, but they had been testing for enhanced to place in a special corps and I didn’t want to risk them discovering the truth.” she told them and hearing that, Thula thought, “Did you think to be a private contractor?” she asked.

Thula looked towards that, “Private Contractor?” she asked of Anissa who scoffed, “Mercenaries?” she asked and hearing that, Anissa had been curious, “Fine, I don’t mind that idea.” she said towards the group and hearing that, the group had been a bit relieved by that, “I’m going to contact Kregg, see how he and his mates are.” Thula said towards the woman with a bit of concern.

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Wallace Residence, Montpelier

Colleen Wallace had been looking towards everything that he had been working on and as he did so, the phone that he had for the Viltrumites had gone off, making him answer, “Hello?” he asked, “Marisol is worried, where are you?” Thula asked of The General who took a breath, “I’m in Montpelier with Colleen right now.” She said towards her, “I assume that she’s one of your mates… how many does that make?”

“Who are you talking to?” Colleen asked of Kregg, the woman coming in and giving a look, “Just one of my suppliers, they want me to transport ten mares.” he told her, giving her a lie and Thula her answer, “Very well… but I wanted to let you know that She is worrying and most likely the others are wondering where you are.” She told her, “Well not to worry, I’ll make sure to get there when able.”

That made the woman give a grunt of confirmation, “Lucan, Kael and Vidor sent some new data about the two moons, check that out.” She told him and hearing that, the man started to think on what they were planning on what they were going to be doing as the Viltrumite went to contact Lucan, “Lucan.” said towards them and hearing that, the engineer spoke.

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Dane Residence, NYC

“Kregg, I assume that you want to talk about the project?” he asked of the General, “Yes, I don’t have too much experience, but I figured that I would ask you since you’re the least annoying of the three.” The General had told him, making Lucan chuckle and cause Miranda to look his way, “What’s got you in such a good mood?” She asked of him.

The man paused at that before he smiled towards her, “I’m just glad that my friends and the people that they love are all okay.” he said towards them and hearing that, the woman smiled towards that before she had seen that one of his tools was going off, “Lucan, what’s that?” she asked, making the man go and take it, looking the item over and see that there was a warning.

They had a warning of Nolan coming back to Earth, surprised by that, the warrior looked towards her, “It seems that… Omni–Man is returning.” he said towards her, making Miranda shocked by the statement, that the man that had been responsible for all of those deaths was back, “Is he–? Is he going to destroy everything?” She asked, making the man shake his head.

“No… he’s only here to protect his son I am assuming.” The man said and hearing that, they had started to think on what was next, “Is there anything that you or your friends are going to do?” she asked, making Lucan think, “We’ll keep watch, but if anything does happen, I’ll be one of the first to fight the man.” he promised towards her, making Miranda a bit relieved at least.

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Peyton Frm, Nevada

Kylie had been at the television, spooked by the sight before she turned to Justus, “This is… this is insane!” she told him, making the man nod towards her statement, “We’ll help Thula and the others when needed, but right now we’re just trying to make sure that nothing horrible happens just yet.” Justus said towards her as Torr and Thavia had walked in as well, the latter having the phone.

“Congratulations, Justus, you’re a uncle, and I am a grandmother.” she told the Viltrumite said and hearing that, he paused, “I suppose that I should send my congratulations as well?” He asked while Kylie smiled, “So you’re gonna have a little niece or nephew?” she said, making the Viltrumite nod, “I believe so, good for Thula.” he said towards her, thinking on what that meant.

“I also received a message that Nolan, the traitor, has arrived on Earth.” Torr said towards them and hearing that, the other two smiled towards that while Kylie looked at them, “Nolan?” She asked, wondering why he was a traitor, “You’d know him as Omni–Man, the Viltrumite that was stationed here, and the first one to go soft here on Earth.” Torr said towards his sons mate.

That made the woman scared about that, all of them thinking on what they were going to be doing before She nodded, “Okay… I trust you guys.” she told them as they started to walk and as they did so into the farm, the group thinking about why this traitor hadn’t been killed or turned to their side, but whatever was going on, whyever Thragg never bothered to kill them, it made things all the more curious for them.

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Thragg’s quarters, Viltrumite Warship

The Warrior had looked towards the two moons, looking towards the imagery with some curiosity and caution before he went and started to look at the sensors with curiosity, wondering what was going on before finally he went and checked on the comms, seeing that they had all been following his orders, the Grand Regents had been satisfied with that development.

But there was also the fact that there was a warning that Nolan had returned to their breeding ground, seeing how there was another Viltrumite, he would have been happy, but there was the fact that there was also some issues that they were going to have to deal with as they started to track down the individuals that were all there and it made the man was to hurt something.

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GDA Office, The Pentagon

Cecil had been at the work and as they looked through it all, the man had watched the tracers that were on the Viltrumites who were all going off in full force and it showed that the group had been at work, they had been helping with the disaster, they were curious, before the group were doing barely nothing, but there was also the fact that they didn’t do this when they first came here.

Whatever was going on, there were a lot of things that Cecil needed to do, he needed to make sure that his Renimen was all at the ready, he needed to utilize more of the security protocols that he made for Anti–Viltrumite weaponry and such, and he also needed to utilize those sample that were given by Nolan for them, the Rognarr would probably be useful for the future.

But as they had started to get to work on cloning them or producing the tech, the director went to sit down, they had been given plenty of things to deal with, Cecil hating the fact that he was at a disadvantage, at least until he noticed that one of the trackers went off, it meant that Noal  was coming and it made the man think that they were going to have two Viltrumites on their side here on Earth.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Dark Side of The Moon

“Your behavior is unacceptable!” Thragg shouted towards the trio before him, “You DISGUST me. You have come to this planet for a reason! Our very existence is at risk here!” The Grand Regent snapped towards them, “This planet is our chance to restore The Viltrumite Empire to its former glory.” he snapped before turning to each of the troublemakers.

“And yet, YOU refuse to procreate.” he told the defiant Anissa, “YOU risk detection by meddling in the events in Earth.” he snapped towards the frowning Kregg, “You refuse to procreate with more than one human!” Thragg shouted to the apologetic looking Lucan, wanting explanations from each and every one of them, so Anissa decided that she would speak first.

“I have NEVER wanted to produce offspring.” she told them, not after she lost that last spawn during the Scourge Virus plague, “I’m aware of my responsibilities… but I expect you recognize the difference in what you’re asking ME to do, and what my Male counterparts are doing.” Anissa snarled even as she tried to do so and it made The Regent scowl before looking to his general.

“My mate was in danger… many of them were. I couldn’t bring myself to sacrifice any of them.” the General explained, “Besides, isn’t the idea to produce as many offspring as possible?” he had continued to the man who was annoyed by the point, but he was not going to argue against it before The Grand Regent looked towards the last soldier who had been disappointing them.

“My mate, she has been… hurt in the past by a companion who was disloyal. She doesn’t approve of my procreating with other women.” Lucan explained to him, “Were I to do so… she would become upset. I don’t wish to do that to her.” Lucan told them and hearing that, Thragg held his head in annoyance, “Because I… care about her a great deal–” he started to say before Thragg snapped.

“Is there no end to this poison that is infecting us all?!” he roared out to them, “This… affection for these lesser creatures!” he snapped with rage, “IT’S DISGUSTING! What is it about them you find appealing?!” he questioned, “They are cattle… genetic material to use for our ultimate goal, to reclaim our former glory!” he reminded towards them, “NOTHING MORE” he snapped, and they had words for that.

“I agree.” Anissa told them, “It’s hard to explain…” Lucan tried to tell him, “You’ve remained here, you haven’t exposed yourself to it.” The man said towards the Grand Regent, “It’s… amazing, like… nothing I’ve ever felt before.” Lucan said with Kregg putting a hand on his comrades shoulder, “To have someone care for you… to THINK about you… to be allowed to think about them…” Lucan said, amazed at… it.

“The bond that forms, it’s… it’s… “Amazing.” Kregg finished, “It changes everything, Thragg. It changes… us.” the General explained, but that was not the answer he wanted, “That’s it! GO!” he snapped to the trio, “Get out of my sight– all of you!” he snarled, “I’ll figure out what to do with you later!” he said, them leaving him in silence to think on what was going on right now.

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Thula had been coming over to the trio who had looked annoyed right now, well, Anissa looked annoyed, the two men looked shameful right about now, “What did you two do?” she asked, knowing that Anissa was also but the two of them had been ashamed which made her think that there were problems that they were going through, “They care too much about their mates.” Anissa explained.

That made the female pause confused by the statement when she noticed that something was going on, the Grand Regent was flying off and it made the Four of them confused, “Why is he interacting with them?” Kregg asked, knowing that a Human Moon base was there, he was breaking the rules and they had no idea why, looking towards each other, they all decided that they should go and see.

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Former GoG Moon Base, Light Side of the Moon

“You know we never talked. Before, you were here so briefly.” Cecil said as Debbie and Nolan looked at him from the opposite cough, “I never got to…” he started before sighing in annoyance, “Who am I kidding? You weren’t ‘evil’ if that’s even the word for it.” Cecil said towards the Viltrumite, “You tried to take over the planet for like a minute and then you came to your senses and left.”

It was a very VERY simplistic version of it, but true, “Since then, you’ve done nothing but good for this planet. Fighting in the Viltrumite War, and I was told about you fighting Allen to try and stop him from bringing The Scourge Virus here.” Cecil explained towards them, “I was really damn pissed off at first, to find you were keeping your true intentions for this planet a secret. I’M the secrets guy. That’s my thing.” he almost joked.

“I have many regrets,” Nolan told him, “That time in my life was not my proudest moment. But what are you getting at? Why did you bring us here?” He asked with curiosity, and Cecil took a breath as he answered, “While I personally can live with what’s happened… you killed a lot of people and it was a VERY public incident.” The human explained towards them.

“People remember Omni–Man and his fight with Invincible… the death of The Original Guardians of The Globe… there must be some form of punishment.” the man told them before giving the news, I’ve chosen Exile.” he told them, “What?!” Debbie had asked shocked at his statement, “I can’t let you return to Earth.” The man stated towards them both.

“If it’s discovered that you’re just roaming free– it would be a disaster.” Cecil explained towards them, “Some of the heroes would come after you… you think The Immortal would be happy to see you?” he said to them, none could argue, “The guy’s a bit of a jerk, but he wouldn’t be wrong to hate you.” Cecil explained, “No, you like here in this Space Station.” Cecil said with a small wave.

“The Guardians of The Globe were using it as a base, but they just moved to the new orbiting Tide–Control Satellites. The Space has opened up.” The Director explained towards them, “You can’t expect us to live up here?!” Debbie snapped, “I don’t expect YOU to do anything. You can live wherever you damn well please.” Cecil explained to the woman, “Your husband has to live on the Moon.” Cecil told them calmly.

“You can’t actually–” “No, Debbie. This is okay. I… I deserve worse…” He said, Cecil happy to hear that, “This is the superhero equivalent of a slap on the wrist. You need to go shopping? Hop in The Teleporter and shop away.” Cecil told them, “You want to sneak down and visit your son? You can fly down to the planet in a matter of minutes. Easy.” he continued before getting to brass tacks.

“That’s not it, though. Gonna need you to pay some kind of rent.” He said before pointing to the darkside with his thumb, “Thing is, The Viltrumites are here, you know this. And their base… it’s a couple thousand miles that way, on the other side of The Moon.” He explained, “Are you saying you want me to confront them? Drive them away?” Nolan asked, disbelieving to them.

“I have to advise against that. Thragg was very clear in his stipulations.” Nolan warned, but he wasn’t concerned, “No, that’s not it at all. I just want you to keep an eye on them, be the first line of defense for Earth if they try something. Simple enough, right?” Cecil said as a portal opened for him, “I’m not even going to give you a choice.” he told the duo who stood, holding each other.

“Check the place out, it’s quite comfortable. Let me know if there’s any furniture or anything you need sent up here.” Cecil explained, “It’s a nice place.” he continued before going to walk through it, “Not a lot of people around either… heh. It should end up being quite peaceful.” he warned before going to leave the two of them alone they embraced while Thragg watched them from above, knowing what he needed to do.

“So, looks like we’re all alone…” Nolan told his wife, unaware that Thragg was watching, “Oh, whatever will we do to pass the time?” she asked of the man while Thragg, enraged, couldn’t help himself and charged forth, breaking through the shield and attacked The traitor, the human had started to 

Get sucked out, she would die, but Thragg didn’t care, he would– Nolan had head but him and flew towards the woman who was hanging on a ladder, he was able to get there, but Thragg grabbed him by the cape and threw him and the woman onto the ground, the woman was starting to get sucked out again while Thragg roared into the face of Nolan, but he was focusing on the woman.

The Viultrumite tossed her into the airlock before grabbing and throwing him up and out of the base, “Why have you done this?! I thought we had a truce?! SHE COULD HAVE DIED!” The Traitor said before they both split off, glaring towards each other, “She is of no concern to me!” The Grand Regent snapped as Nolan was confused, “Why attack me at all? There was an agreement!” Nolan snapped.

The Viltrumite had tackled him onto the Moon, fist raised and ready, “I posed no threat to you!” He snarled, but Thragg grabbed at his fist, “No threat? Really?” He snarled, getting up and tossing him away, “You really think–? You have NO IDEA do you?” Thragg snapped towards them before he spoke, “Before you die… you might as well know The Truth.” He told The Traitor.

Let me tell you where you REALLY come from.” The man said as he continued to speak, “Our homeworld Viltrum was a relative paradise for many millennia. All this came to an abrupt end when Lord Argall was slain by The Betrayer, Thaedus.” He said, almost spitting out the name, “Lord Argall had many heirs, but they were all hidden and anonymous. The Empire had far too many enemies for their whereabouts to be known.”

Of course they had know, it was a common story, “In the chaos following Argall’s death, the heirs were lost. Efforts were made to locate them, but the population hade decided to cull the weak in an effort to find a New Ruler. Violence erupted across the planet.” The Grand Regent snapped, “Hundreds of Years passed… it was a dark period of unrest.” The Regent said, recalling when he defeated Torr.

“We emerged from that period an unbeatable warrior race, led by ME. I was made Grand Regent. Tasked to find the Heir of Argall who could assume his rightful title and station.” Thragg said, all of them knowing this, “I spent many years trying to locate you. Then The Scourge Virus hit.” The Regent told him, something he said making him confused, “I assumed The Heir had been lost to The Virus.” Thragg said.

He was on a role which made Nolan unable to speak as they kept fighting, “I led my people through these dark times. I held us together. I’VE made it possible for our people to survive. I was a better than even Argall himself.” The Regent snapped, making them all confused by that, “Still, throughout it all, I’ve kept Argall’s skull by my side… a reminder of how easily I could lose my command.”

Thragg delivering a harder blow as he kept monologuing, “I ceased all attempts to find the heir. I felt I’d earned my place as ruler, even if you’d somehow survived.”  Man said and hearing that, again, something he said caught him off guard, “Can you imagine how disgusted I was to learn that you, who sided with The Betrayer, Thaedus, who MURDERED your father, was The Rightful Ruler of The Viltrum Empire?!”

Nolan realizing what was going on, “You who destroyed our home planet!” He snarled out, “I learned this when your son became infected with The Scourge Virus. Tests were being run, and his DNA was examined.” He explained to him, detailing why he had to die it seemed, “I had to kill the scientist who discovered the truth… that your bloodline was that of Lord Argall’s.” He snapped towards him.

“I could never allow you to take my throne. One that I–” “I DON’T CARE!” He snapped out, punching him hard in the jaw, knocking him away, “I don’t care if I’m The Heir. I don’t WANT to be The Ruler of The Viltrumites. I have no desire to usurp you.” The man said as Thragg started to get up, “That doesn’t matter. I can’t have anyone else finding out about you, I can have anyone between me and my legacy.”

Thragg charged forth again, hitting Nolan hard enough to get thrown off the planet, “YOU OR YOU SON!” he shouted in rage, not giving him a chance to recover, “You’ve underestimated how outmatched you are.” Thragg said, delivering another blow, “If you had the faintest idea, you’d just lay down and DIE!” He snarled, tackling him to the ground now, “Here’s your chance to remedy that.”

But Nolan simply kicked him off, “How cute, you’ve still got some fight left in you!” Thragg snapped towards him before punching him un the left temple, “But it’s not much, IS IT?!” He snarled, pinning and beating The Heir bloody, “No. Not much at all.” He said, choking the man as the four got in hearing range now, “YOU’RE THE HEIR?! I’m finding that hard to believe!” He snarled as they watched.

“The Blood of Argall courses through your veins? IMPOSSIBLE!” He snarled as Nolan took a chance and headbutted him, “This is pointless! You attack me for no reason!” The Traitor said as Thragg held his nose as it healed, “I have toyed with you long enough.” He snapped before going to beat him harder, “It was I who kept our civilization growing!” He snapped.

“I drove our people further than Argall ever did.” He said arrogantly, “I held us together after The Scourge Virus!” He snapped, hitting him hard enough for his left eye to pop out, “I’ve EARNED my command!” He said, holding him by the collar with rage, “I deserve to lead! I’m what our people need!” He said, enraging the quartet at the statement, “I don’t care what is decreed, what your bloodline earns you!”

The man ready to strike as the four started to advance, “You have earned nothing! All you deserve is DEATH!” He snarled, raising his fist, ready to kill him when a hand grabbed his wrist, making The Grand Regent stop, confused before seeing The Furious Four, “What?! EXPLAIN YOURSELF, GENERAL KREGG!” He demanded, but all he earned was a hard strike that threw him away from Nolan.

In the air, he looked at the pair shocked, “This man was trying to take my throne, this was an assassination attempt!” He lied as if they didn’t hear it all, “I AM YOUR REGENT! Yet you dare to assist him, to stay my hand, preserve HIS life! You stand against me?!” He snapped in fury, but there was a cold rage towards the man, “You found The Heir of Argall?” Anissa snapped at him.

“And he is WEAK! Look at him before you! He is not worthy of–” Thragg tried to explain towards them, but the group charged forth, not listening to his lies, Lucan, Kregg and Anissa in the lead while Thula stayed a small distance, “It was never Argall’s strength we followed! It was his wisdom!” Anissa snapped towards him as they started to attack him with pure rage towards the man.

“That you don’t understand that shows how foolish we were to EVER follow you!” General Kregg shouted out in rage, all of them tearing the man apart, trying to kill him, “You will diefor this betrayal! I call for The Rite of Execution!” Anissa shouted out in rage, “NO!” A voice shouted, making them turn, “Let him live.” Nolan ordered, hearing that, they complied, kneeling to their new Emperor as Thragg laid defeated.

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Peyton Farm, Nevada

The couple had been at work and as the couple had been going through the farmwork like they usually did, liking how it reminded them of the prison without being like the prison, they had enjoyed themselves when Justus had crashed down into the ground, looking around and as he did so, the two Viltrumites looked at him surprised, “I want you fix that hole before we murder you.” Torr said towards him.

That made the boy give a look, trying to think before he calmed down, “Thragg is defeated! The Heir has been found! This is incredible!” he started to say, making the two of them pause, “Wait, did you say The Heir? As in The Heir of Argall?” Thavia had asked in shock, thinking that they had all been wiped out, “Who is it? Which survivor is The Heir?” she asked, shocked and concerned.

“It was Nolan! I thought that he was just some grunt but it looks like he was The Heir of Argall hidden all this time! All of them should have been dead but he’s the last Heir of Argall! Which means that Invincible is The next Heir! The next Emperor!” The man shouted out towards them with a grin while Torr had looked, absolutely shocked, “How is that possible?” he asked.

“I don’t know, but four of The Viltrumites, Thula, Anissa, Lucan and Kregg had defeated him the moment they learned that he was planning to kill The Heirs of Argall.” Justus said with a laugh towards them as Thula had landed, looking towards them, “I take it that Justus is the one to tell you?” she had asked and hearing that, Thavia and Torr had smiled as the woman had come in with a bottle and glasses.

“To the new age of The New Emperor.” Thavia said towards them, Torr nodding to that, relieved that the Grand Regent had been defeated, seeing the chance, they both offered glasses to the children there, this was a time of celebration and as they started to take their sips, at least all but Thula, her child was going to be born into a better age, thinking that there would be some good things coming for them all.

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The Viltrumite Warship, Dark Side of The Moon

The members of The Viltrumite people had all been coming in, all of them were a bit worried by the sight and the reveal of the fact an Heir of Argall had survived against The Scourge Virus, against the one in two slaughter, against everything, it made everything all the more impressive for them as the  group had been discussing everything together, it should be impossible.

But there was hope, The Emperor’s line has been found, his son was found and he had two children, it made them all excited by that, thinking on what they were going to do now that there were so many, it made The group all excited, they were going to have a new generation and they were going to go through a new age with a new leader and it made them all excited.

Thula had been calling her mate on the situation and rubbing her stomach as she did so, the group had been looking towards each other before they saw that Justus was coming in and as he did so, Kregg had looked towards him, “Hello there, Justus, it is a pleasure to have you here.” The man said and hearing that, the young Viltrumite had nodded towards that, looking around before seeing something.

He saw the hero that was known as Invincible, many of them nodding their heads towards that, looking towards him with mixed feelings and mixed reactions, and as they did so, Anissa had looked towards Invincible with some interest, he was powerful he was the grandson of Argall, it made the young man VERY promising, he was from Earth, he was powerful, and it put a target on him for her.

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Holding Cells, Viltrumite Warship

Torr had been looking towards the door and looking down at his beaten brother, he only gave a single phrase towards him, “You lost, brother.” he warned towards Thragg, making him glare up at him, “Does this satisfy you? That you had lost and had to allow others to be victorious?! You are disgusting! Pathetic! I will enjoy your death when I am freed from here!!” he snarled.

But Torr had only given a look towards him, making the Grand Regent furious, wishing to shout out towards him, wanting to declare that he would destroy everything, “If you’re lucky, you might end up on a prisoner colony like I was.” he said before going to walk off and as he did so, Thragg tried to struggle and get free, to shout out towards him in fury when his words sunk in.

Nolan was weak, he wouldn’t allow the rite of execution, he would be pathetic, keep him locked up and if he was alive, it meant that he could be free and if he could be free, then that mean that he would be able to restart the empire with whatever he was able to get his hands on, so he decided to be silent, to wait, and to see what exactly Nolan would be doing this time.

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The Viltrumite Warship, Dark Side of The Moon

The warriors had all gathered, watching the recovering Nolan had spoken, “You will forgive me if I make this somewhat brief.” the new Emperor said towards his people, “We are all receiving a startling bit of news this day. We’ve learned that The Heir of Argall has been found… and that I am that heir.” he said, making a few others mutter towards that statement as they watched.

“It was never my desire to lead, but who am I to deny my birthright? I’ve never skirted responsibility and I’m not about to start doing that now.” the warrior told them, making a few nod satisfied, “I stand before you now, Emperor Nolan, Ruler of The Viltrum Empire.” he declared, making many smile, “Some of you know me to be a traitor… an enemy of The Empire.”

Nolan looked up at them with his one eye, “I see things a different way and I expect now you do the same.” and the other Viltrumites nodded, feeling it as well, “For too long our Empire has expanded outward, focusing on this expansion… and The Domination of other worlds.” many of them nodding, having been a part of it, “All the while, we as a people… have been withering.”

That made them all pause, a bit confused by that statement except for Torr and Thavia, “Grand Regent Thragg was right to bring you here, right to focus on our repopulation… right to allow us to interact  with The Human Population of this planet. I know we have already begun to learn a new way of life from these people… that will continue…” he said, making a few relieved towards that.

“And I want you to welcome the changes you will experience.” Nolan said, making many smile, “Our time here will strengthen us, not weaken us. We’ll be an Empire of Peace… and we will flourish. It is a New Dawn for The Viltrum Empire.” he declared towards them and hearing that, the group all raised their fists, “ALL HAIL EMPEROR NOLAN!” the crowd had shouted.

Seeing that, Nolan smiled, “Thank you.” Nolan said before going to leave, “Now if you’ll excuse me… I’m going to need a couple days to heal.” he told them, all of The Viltrumites had smiled towards that as they had all started to move, Mark spoke out loud, “This is so weird.” he whispered out loud and hearing that, the others had given looks before going to walk off.

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Nolan’s Quarters, The Viltrumite Warship

Torr and Thavia had approached the Emperor who had been resting, looking towards them with some surprise, “Hello there, My Emperor.” Torr and Thavia said towards Nolan and hearing that, the man looked towards them, “Hello there, you are the two prisoners, correct?” Nolan asked, making the two of them nod towards that, “We are.” Torr said towards the man, “And we’d like to offer our allegiance.”

Nolan had been surprised by the statement before he nodded, “Greetings, and I thank you for your offering of allegiance.” Nolan said towards them, making the two of them nod towards that, “I’ll go ahead and make sure that any countermeasures installed by Thragg are all cared for.” The woman explained towards them and hearing that, the Emperor had looked towards the pair.

“Are you planning to shave… appear like your brother?” Nolan asked, making Torr give a look, “No, I actually prefer this look.” the man said towards the man who nodded, glad for that as they went and started to think on what was going on with everything before Nolan went to tap either of their shoulders, “Thank you for being here.” the man said, making the pair smile.

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Manhattan, New York City

The group had all been excited and they had told the others about everything, the man started to think that things would be better for them, Anissa was thinking and as she was thinking, smiling, Kregg had gotten excited which made Lucan a bit nervous, “Is there anything that we need to think on that, about how bad things were going to be going on in the future until there was a sight.

It was their respective spouses and as they had done so, the group approached the Viltrumites, all of them having gotten the news, “So your people have an emperor now, right?” Colin had asked of the group and hearing that, they stared to nod, “Yes, it’s– it’s just incredible that we found The Heir of Argall.” the General had said and hearing that, the group had looked towards each other.

“I have to ask, why did it take so long?” Marisol had asked and hearing that, the group looked towards each other before they nodded, “Yeah… the reason for that is that The Emperor had hidden all of his Heirs, and after the bisection of our people and the Scourge Virus, we had thought that all were lost, but it seems that there’s one of our Emperor’s Heirs was alive and our Grand Regent knew.” Kregg said.

“Thus we had brutalized him when he had tried to murder The Heir of Argall, the man that was supposed to rule us.” the man said towards them which made the group curious about that, “So… what can you tell us about this… Heir of Argall?” Miranda asked and hearing that, the group all looked, “Uh… maybe we should all sit down and talk somewhere people can’t hear us.” making them confused.

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Execution Chamber, Viltrumite Warship

“You disgust me.” Thragg had snapped towards Nolan, “They’ll NEVER follow you.” the Former Grand Regent told The New Emperor told him, “They already ARE.” Nolan said towards him, “They were going to kill you. I commanded them to spare you… and they did.” The man said to him, “Call me crazy, but I feel like a thank you may be in order.” Nolan told the man who sneered.

“Let me offer you some advice as a thank you, Nolan. Kill me now.” the man said, making both Thavia and Torr at the ready to do as much, “They’ll abandon you, or they’ll assassinate you.” Thragg warned to him, expecting as much from his brother, “But they’ll come crawling back to me. You’lll see. It might take a century… but they WILL turn on you.” The Grand Regent warned.

“No. Those are the old ways.” Nolan said towards them, “I’m CHANGING things… and your punishment is that you LIVE to see it.” he had snapped before turning to leave and as he did so, Torr amd Thavia went to follow after him, the two of them looked towards the The Emperor, “Are you sure that we should let him live?” Thavia asked, “It’d be safer if he was dead, my Emperor.” the woman had warned..

Hearing that, the man took a breath, “To kill him? Let him die and  be with all of the fallen? No… letting him live and see that he had failed? Make him wish that he was dead? That is a punishment that someone like him deserves.” the man said and hearing that, the two of them had looked towards each other before they started to think on what was going happen in the future.

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Manhattan, New York City

There was some mixed reactions, looking towards each other before they looked towards each other, there were a few things thrown, but once they had explained the situation between Omni–Man and the fact that they had given it all away, that The hero had led them out of their old ways and now they were in a new age, one that they would serve into a new age of peace.

Smiling at that, the group had looked with some curiosity before they started to think before there was a noise, making them look to see that there was something that made him look with confusion and then there was an idea and realization, “Shit, I can’t believe– I just can’t believe that’s what’s going on, OMNI–MAN? Omni–Man the psycho that murdered  all those people, was one of the good guys?” Colin asked.

Hearing that, the four of them looked towards each other before they started to nod, “Yeah, Omni–Man is our new leader.” Lucan told them and hearing that, they had been a bit more curious about that before they started to move away and think on what they were going to be working on next, “I’m sorry, but the fact that you’re all Viltrumites– It’s– It’s– It’s insane!” Marisol had shouted.

None of them could argue with that before the General lifted his hands, “I know that it is wrong, that we had lied to you…” “And you’re still lying.” Lucan, Thula and Anissa thought towards each other before they started to think on what was going to happen next, “But we swear, we will not hurt this planet, we will protect it to the last warrior.” He said to them with Anissa nodding to that.

“Kregg will die first trying to keep Lucan alive, but yes, we will fight to the last.” Anissa said towards them, making the group look towards that, “And out of the four of you, which one of you would live the longest?” Miranda had joked towards them, making the group look towards each other, weighing their options before answering, “Probably Anissa.” Thula said towards them.

“She’s the least attached to anything, so she’d try to preserve her life over saving anyone.” The woman said and Anissa shrugged towards that, “It’s true… but I think I saw someone I might like to breed with.” she said to them, making the group look at her, surprised by that, “I don’t think the Emperor will want a Third Heir from a Concubine.” Kregg said to her and Anissa waved her hand at that.

“I wasn’t thinking of that, and besides, Argall had no concubines either.” Anissa said towards them and hearing that, Colin raised his head, “I’m sorry, but ‘Third Heir’?” he asked of them with the others nodding, curious, “It’s like… that English Royal Family that people are obsessed with.” Lucan told them, “The First Heir is The First in Line to The Throne and Second Heir will be Second in Line to The Throne and so one.”

Hearing that, they got it, “Wait, so then The First Heir and Second Heir–?” “The one known as Invincible and his brother, Kid Omni–Man.” Kregg told them and hearing that, Marisol had a question, “But wait, he was Purple, are you guys–?” “That is from his mother, the Second Wife of The Emperor, a Thraxan.” Anissa said towards them, making the group more confused.

“What’s a Thraxan?” Miranda asked and hearing that, they looked towards each other, “They’re an insectoid species, the average one has a lifespan of roughly a year, one of the quickest in technological advancement, and Kid Omni–Man had matured faster than the average human or Viltrumite.” the man explained and hearing that, the group were confused, “Then wait, why didn’t you guys use Thraxans for your plan?”

That made the group think on that, “Yeah,” Malco said, agreeing with Marisol, “Is it because of the skin discoloration? Are they… I don’t know, weaker, than you guys?” He asked of them and hearing that, the four of them shrugged towards that, “In all honesty, a Human/VIltrumite Hybrid is much closer to a Viltrumite Pureblood than a Thraxan/Viltrumite Hybrid.” Kregg told them.

Though that’s only because Human/Viltrumites appear to be more likely to damage themselves, adrenaline takes over, their recovery enhancing their biology and they end up much stronger than one of us would from the same attack.” Thula said, having read the reports and the measurements that were taken about his process, “Meanwhile Thraxan/Viltrumites mature faster, but they’re more fragile initially.”

That made them confused, “It means that there’s a higher chance of them dying from a hit that would just be something we need to recover from.” Lucan told them, ergo, if you were to put a hundred Thraxan/Viltrumites against one Human/Viltrumite, the Human/Viltrumite would survive, but there would be at least a 50% Fatality rate for the Thraxan/Viltrumites, and that’s IF they’re as merciful as Invincible.”

That was… that was quite shocking to say the least at the statement and how the group could say something so casual about the slaughter of one of them against a hundred others, “But even if we wanted to make that many Thraxan/Viltrumites, the planet is too far away now and none of us would wish to leave our mates.” Lucan said, making the majority glad for that as they started to think.

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Anissa’s Apartment, NYC

Anissa had been looking around and as she had done so, there was a computer that opened up and it revealed everything that she needed, Charra, The Cat, had made a few social media pages, one of them in question had been friended by Invincible which Anissa was using, “So you’re planning to go after him now?” Charra had asked of Anissa who nodded towards that, “He’s perfect.” she told her.

“He’s the Grandson of Argall, he’s already faced off against Nolan and lived, killed Conquest and was one of the victors of the Viltrumite War, he’s perfect.” Anissa said towards the Cat, making Charra sigh towards that, “If you get killed, do I go to The Viltrumites or will I be put out on the streets?” she asked, making Anissa sigh towards that, “Please, Lucan will take you in, he’s a softy.”

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Manhattan, New York City

The couple had walked around New York, Thavia and Torr looking around towards it all, having been stuck on the farm for a bit before the man started to look around towards everything there, the two going to sit on the chairs that were there before the two started to think, “So I am going to be enjoying running around here.” Torr said as he took in a deep breath now.

Smiling at the sight of it all before Thavia spoke up, “I’m going to head over to the world, Hungary, Brazil, Greece… wherever the good food is supposed to be.” The woman told her mate who thought, “I want to go to some of the libraries there, see everything they have to read physically.” The man said, hating digital literature and thinking it would be an interesting experience for them.

“Well then, flying around the world should be–” Torr started to say before there was a notice that made the two look at their respective comms, apparently there was a man by the name of Angstrom Levy who was supposedly some sort of Multidimensional traveler, “Shit.” Thavia muttered, “Do you remember when there was all of those Alternates of The Empire trying to wipe us out?” Torr asked.

“I remember, remember that Conquest that was 90% Mechanical? He was insane, though not as strange as the heirs having been found and forming their own factions in some sort of Feudalist system.” The woman said towards them and hearing that, Torr looked them over and seeing that, he paused, surprised by the sight, “Huh, apparently he started that Invincible War.” he said.

Thavia and Torr looked towards each other before they started to get up, “Do you think we’ll have another incursion?” Thavia asked of him, making Torr sigh, “I honestly have no idea? At best? Hopefully we’ll just ignore the idiot.” he said towards Thavia who nodded, at worst, and they both knew the worst, there was going to be a Multiversal slaughter once more none of them wanted.

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The Viltrumite Warship, The Dark Side of The Moon

Nolan stood above Thragg, “We gather here to bear witness to the fate of FORMER Grand Regent… Thragg.” Nolan said to them, “He who put HIS glory before VIltrumite glory. He who could have brought about the end of our people when it was his sworn duty to ensure our survival.” he told them as Thragg glared at Nolan restrained, “It is time you learn your fate.” but the Grand Regent was not scared.

“Have you finally summoned enough courage to kill me, Emperor Nolan?” he asked, “That would require a lack of courage, Thragg.” Nolan told him, “The Viltrum Empire has changed. I have taken it from you. It was changing around you… as you were beginning to lose it.” Declared the new Emperor, “I fear now that you would not recognize it he warned towards Thragg.

“Now we stand united, dedicated to peace and coexistence with all manner of life in this universe.” Nolan said towards them all, “Gone are the days of war, enslavement and conquest.” Nolan told them, making a few sour their expressions, “To punish you as you see necessary would just be a return to those days.” Nolan said as all of a sudden, the restraints had opened, freeing him, “What?” Thragg asked, confused.

“I wish for you to see our people THRIVE under my rule. I want you to know that you way was wrong… I want you to witness our resurgence… a return to what we once were… before the fall of Argall, before The Scourge Virus, before The Viltrumite War.” Nolan declared, “For you I choose exile.” he said towards the man before going to get in his face to speak up.

“You will find a life for yourself in the coldness of space, far from here and far from Coalition space.” Nolan said with a glare, “Find a forgotten corner of the cosmos and lice, Thragg. Be apart from us and everything you’ve ever known… but live.” Nolan snapped before getting close to his face, “Now go.” The Emperor declared towards him, making Thragg glare before complying.

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Thavia and Torr had both watched the scene that was before then, seeing how the former Grand Regent had left them, the new guards both watched, interested, knowing that Nolan didn’t want him dead, but that didn’t mean that they couldn’t make sure that the Coalition was aware and they were able to finally have his head on a pike for everything that he had done.

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The Think Tank, New York City, Unstoppable Universe

The scientists that made up The Think Tank had all been going through their usual routines, enjoying everything before there was an alert that made the lead of The Think Tank go and head over to one of the monitors that were set up, surprised that the one he set up to observe other Universes that had been breached or the like, looking them over, he cussed out loud.

“What’s up?” Omni–Man said towards Angstrom Levy, the Scientist smiling towards Conor Malco who decided to head more into scientific pursuits with the permission of their emperor, “It looks like Traveler Angstrom had passed by our universe again.” he said, showing the data towards him as Conor looked towards the sight, “Shit, that’s the universe my sister went to with gramps.”

That made Angstrom recall that, the two of them needed his help with that, “I still don’t get why he’s so upset by a Good Invincible,” he muttered in annoyance, “I mean only 0.08333333333% of them are like that one.” Conor nodded, annoyed with the fact he would focus on one as he went and went to call his sister, “Hey, Andrea? Can you come to The Think Tank?” he asked.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Andrea had been exercising when she spoke, her Red and Black Super Suit opposite to her mother and brothers blue and white ones, “Yeah, what’s up?” she asked of him, “Do you remember that universe you went to with Gramps?” He asked of her, making Andrea think towards that, “Yeah, it was nice, got to work with a variant of mom.” She admitted towards him, having sent the photos.

“Well it looks like that Angstrom Levy that travels universes was heading our way, went to one of those evil Invincible Universe.” Conor said towards Andrea, making her curious, “Shit, really?” she asked with some confusion towards that, worried, “Yeah, we just wanted to ask some more, you know, in case there’s a chance for another Variant War.” Conor said to her.

Hearing that, Andrea remembered the stories that their Grandpa told them about and it made her worry, “Mind giving me a sensor or at least an early warning? I don’t want to get caught off guard.” she said to him, “Will do, tell Nikol I said hey.” her little brother said, making Andrea roll her eyes as she shut the line and went to get dressed, tonight was her date, but tomorrow? She was gonna prep like crazy.

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Emperor’s Throne, The Viltrumite Warship

Nolan stood on the throne as Allen spoke, “Wait, what?! When we detected a Viltrumite transmission… this was… have you been taken prisoner?” Allen asked, looking towards the new Emperor in confusion, “Not exactly. There’s a lot to fill in on, Allen, old friend…” he started to say towards the man while Torr and Thavia started to send all of the required information.

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“YOU LET THRAGG GO?! ARE YOU CRAZY?!” Allen questioned, making the two guards think that they would LOVE to murder him, but they needed the Unopan to kill him, “What’s to stop him from enslaving another planet, building them into an army and attacking the Coalition?!” Allen snapped in annoyance towards Nolan who in annoyance towards his outburst.

“You could have doomed us all!” Allen snapped, but Nolan had an answer, “Things are different now, Allen. The Viltrumites are on your side. All of them.” Nolan promised, “Thragg can’t make an army strong enough for that.” but Allen wasn’t convinced, “I get what you’re trying to do… what you’re trying to show the Viltrumites by letting him go…” Allen muttered in annoyance.

“I just don’t like the idea of him being out there…” The Unopan said and hearing that, Thavia and Torr started to walk off, both of them walking away and as they did so, the two of them started to think having sent the data packet, now they needed to think on how they were going to figure out what they were going to do and how the pair of them will finally get their revenge.

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The Viltrumite Warship, The Dark Side of The Moon

Thavia and Torr looked towards each other and as they did so, the two of them reached their little quarters on the Warship, looking towards everything, the weaponry, the packets, “So, where do you think Thragg will go?” Torr asked of Thavia, having a few idea, “He’d most likely start in a Viltrumite stockpile, gather his gear and if he did something, then he’d find a species compatible and easy to grow.”

That made Thavia look, “Let’s see… we wiped out the cloners, so there’s nothing left of the Andrii… but is there anyone–?” Thavia started before seeing an image of The Second Heir, The Thraxan/Viltrumite, “I’m sorry, but how long does a Thraxan gestate?” she asked of Torr who started to think, “I believe that there was at least… a year or so, correct?” He said with an idea now.

The two of them looked towards each other with that in their minds as they started to think, “Thragg is going to Thraxa.” the two of them said in unison and as they looked towards each other, Torr started to pull out a few other devices that were there before realizing that there were no sensors that were installed at all, looking them over, the pair were confused how there was no observation probe there.

It was standard procedure, probes would be set up in high value planets such as Thraxa, “How much do you bet that Thragg is going to ignore Thraxa?” Thavia asked and hearing that, Torr took a breath, “I don’t think that we can take ANY chances with something like this.” he warned towards her, “Do you remember the Dornnian Civil War?” he asked of her.

“Of course I remember, that warrior, Thokk, he killed two Praetorians with ease before we flung him out into space.” Thavia said, he was a savage, violence incarnate, “How much do you want to wager that HE’S still alive and would revel in the chance to murder someone of Thragg’s caliber?” Torr asked, making the woman nod, liking the sound of that VERY much.

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Warship Omega, Wild Space

The Viltrumite looked towards the warship that he kept hidden, looking around towards everything and as he did so, the man started to look at the copy of the Viltrumite Star Charts that he had and looked towards the planets that were available, seeing them, he started to think on what he was going to do to regain his numbers before slaughtering the line of Argall and all of those traitors.

Looking, there were a few vassals that he could utilize, but there was nothing that was as strong as one of his people, the Dornnians were all weak except for Thokk who was quite the annoyance in any life, taking a breath, Thragg thought of the ways that he would be able to supplant his lack of numbers with replacements, seeing them all, he thought, there was the Cloner technology blueprints he took from those Mauler humans.

But the time for a Viltrumite to be produced would leave him open to being attack, and they had wiped out most cloners due to the fact that they fought them and lost during his early regime, it was annoying, it was an issue and– Thragg paused, looking towards the sight of where they had captured Nolan during his moment of cowardice, leaving his station.

They had captured him on Thraxa, a planet that produced generations in only  a year or so, making the man pause, thinking on how he was going to utilize this, smiling at the sight of the coordinates there, he started to get ready to attack whatever was set up on the planet now, they would be terminated in whatever capacity, maybe he’d wipe out all of the elders before replacing with his government.

But at the moment, all he could think of would be how he would be able to shore up his numbers, there were also the Ragnar pups that he gathered, they were ready to be trained, ready to become what he needed, weapons of war, who knew, maybe he would give them to one of his earliest children, make them the monsters that he desired for his revenge, they would all be what he desired.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

Justus as well as Thavia and Torr had walked in, Kylie was starting to hurl, feeling weak from the flight before she looked towards the sight of the house, “Hey there, my name’s Colin–” “We know who you are, Colin Malco.” Thavia said towards him, looking at her daughter who had a hand on her womb, “And I also want to warn you that if you harm my daughter, she will kill you.”

Hearing that, he almost laughed towards that, “Yeah, I figured that out when I learned she was a Viltrumite.” he warned towards them and hearing that, Torr had chuckled, “I have to say, any man ready to accept his fate at the hands of a beautiful woman is right in my book.” he said, glad that he learned the Earth slang while Justus sighed, “I apologize for him.” Justus said.

But Thula had just motioned for them to come in, “Everywhere but our bedroom is open for you to explore.” she told them, the three Viltrumites all shot through, going at full speed and as they did so, Kylie looked at them, done with her hurling, “Is there any hard liquor?” she asked, making the man chuckle towards that, “Great to hear, come on.” he said as they got ready to move.

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Manhattan, New York City

Lucan had been sitting at a park bench and as he did so, looking around towards everything, the feeling… he felt as if everything was perfect, taking a deep breath of joy, the fact that they were no longer trying to conquer but instead to just live as a person of the planet, it made the alien glad for it all until he noticed that there was Miranda who was walking towards the man.

“I have to say, I’m happy to see you so… relaxed.” Miranda said to him, “You always felt like you were rushing through a job before.” she said, “All tense and stuff.” she said towards the man and hearing that, he just started to chuckle towards that, “I have to say… the whole… the changes that had been going on… I think that everything is going to be better now.”

That made the woman go and grab his hand and as he felt that, the two of them had looked towards each other, happy at this moment, taking a moment with each other before Lucan rested his head on her shoulder, there was a pause, peace with each other and as they started to enjoy their time together, it was something beautiful and they hoped that it lasted for as long as possible.

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Kregg’s Residence, Charlotte

Kregg had been floating upwards, hands behind his back, he started to send out the messages out towards everything and as he started to look over everything, the messages that he had been receiving from his family and taking a deep breath, the Viltrumite started to think on what he was going to do before he heard Nancy, looking down, the man had come downwards and went to check on her.

“Nancy, is everything okay?” he asked and hearing that, the woman nodded, “Yes, I just wanted you to feel this.” she said, going and taking the hand and as he did so, the man started to feel the movement of his child and as they looked down at the womb and as they felt this moment, he started to think on going to visit his other mates to feel this beautiful moment with the others as well.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

The two humans had been laughing and as they did so, the Viltrumites had started to talk about another tales from back in the day, it was a old story that was about the time when Thavia and Torr had tried to kill each other in the first time they ever met each other in that Prison Colony, making them start to think on how Thavia thought Torr and the fact they thought each other as enemies.

“Either way, after I had almost torn his head off, we decided to just tolerate each other before I had pinned him down and then made him my mate.” Thavia said towards them, Kylie and Colin had almost choked on their own drinks, a bit flabbergasted by that when Thula had heard her phone ring, “Apologies, but it looks like Anissa needs me.” she said towards them and hearing that, the others conceded.

She went and got up, starting to dial in her phone now, “Thula, I need help to be… social.” She explained, making the woman confused, “You’re plenty social, why would you need help?” she asked her, “The humans are inviting me to more social events after the flooding, it’s off and it makes me unsure, but I want to know how to be polite about it.” She said towards the woman.

Hearing that, Thula started to get her phone and started to turn on speaker and as they looked, Anissa spoke, “So what should I do?” Anissa asked and hearing that, Thula looked towards them, “Do you have any ideas?” she asked and hearing that, Kylie and Colin were looked towards each other before the group started to explain whatever they had in mind for the situation.

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Roof, Apartment Building

Anissa had been in a dress that she had been recommended by Colin who had talked to Casey and so she started to get dressed, looking towards them all until one or two of them noticed Anissa and hearing that, they all started to either wave or cheer towards her which made the Viltrumite wave back, smiling towards the group in the same smile she had learned during her infiltrations.

“Hello there, everyone!” she said towards them and hearing that, the crowd started to move towards the woman, patting her on the shoulder, giving the woman a bit of a panic attack before she noticed that there was something that made her relieved, Scott Murphy who started to approach, “Hey there, Anissa.” he said towards the woman as she was moved towards the more empty area.

“I have to say, this is… nice?” she said towards him, Scott a bit surprised that she was acting so… not Anissa, “Are you feeling okay? Did the Cat make a copy of you again?” he asked, going to pinch her cheek which she scowled towards, “Are you kidding me?” she asked of him, making the man let go and raise his hands in surrender, “Sorry, she’s done that before.” he told her.

That made Anissa scowl but she wasn’t too surprised by that before looking around towards everything and as she did so, the woman saw that people were enjoying the meals there, listening to the music, “I thought that this would be more… exciting?” Anissa said, making one of the residents approach them, “What’re your parties usually like?” he asked of the woman.

“Oh… usually a building is torn down, a few bits of anarchy, a wild animal sometimes get loose and maybe an orgy depending upon the party.” she explained towards them, making the pair pause, both of them surprised by that before they started to think on what those parties were caused before eventually, he started to move towards food with one offering her a drink.

“Thank you.” Anissa said, taking the drink and taking a sip, as she did so, the group curious as she took a sip of it as if the drink was water, “Delicious.” she told them, making some of the younger men look towards each other before there was a noise, making the woman see that there was in fact something that was going on across the street which made them confused.

They looked towards each other while Anissa went and began to fly over, seeing that there was something that looked to be a an elephant man or the like and taking a breath, she started to approach, moving at a high speed before quickly subduing and then tossing the elephant into a streetlight and then going to wrap the streetlight around the villain before appearing back to the party.

“That was easy.” she muttered before looking towards the others who started to get a bit more excited, “FUCK YEAH!” one of them men started to shout towards them and as they looked towards her, Anissa went over to one of the kegs and lifted it up to chug like beer which had earned her a few more cheers while Anissa had tried to keep herself entertained for the rest of the party.

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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Anissa woke up and as she did so, starting to move, the woman had realized that there was something that made her get annoyed by everything before the Viltrumite started to fall down, at least until her powers allowed her to lift up, calm at the moment, Anissa saw that she had swapped her clothes for a different set, making the woman wonder what she had been doing that caused this.

Eventually she saw that there were some bottles and a few things that made her confused at the sight before she eventually started to get up and then proceeded to search through it all before having an idea, she started to get up and proceeded to think on how exactly she was going to get back as well as the fact she was apparently wasted from only human alcohol strangely.

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Anissa’s Apartment, Apartment Building

The Viltrumite had entered and as she did so, looking around towards everything, the warrior saw that her cat was fine, relieved by that, she started to think on how she was going to deal with this before eventually the animal in question woke up and glared towards her owner, “What are you doing?” she muttered in annoyance towards the man and seeing that, she scowled towards the animal, “I’m coming home, what are YOU doing?” she asked of the creature.

Hearing that, the Feline stared to approach the Viltrumite, “Apologies, but we had a game of human Poker, I won the apartment, it’s now owned by me.” she explained, making the Viltrumite glare towards her, “And you know I can break your neck easier than snapping my fingers.” she said towards her, making the Cat shrug, “Eh, it was worth a try.” she told Anissa.

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Namib Desert, Namibia

Thula had found herself a beautiful scene of a Namibian Lion consuming its prey, she saw how it was taking the meat, drinking the blood, not wasting anything from its prey, the woman smiled at the sight of the animal before she noticed that there was someone else that was there, “Kael, this better be important or I’m gutting you.” she said towards him, making the man take a deep breath.

“I just… I wanted to apologize.” he said towards her, making the warrior look towards him confused, “What are you talking about?” she asked him, making the man scratch the back of his head, “You see… I had been seeing a therapist due to the insistence of my mate, she thought I had something called PTSD, and he told me that I had some issues that were related to my previous relationships.”

Thula was unsure why this had to do with her, she didn’t even care about what happened, “He told me that I should apologize to the people I hurt, and since most of them are dead, I went and decided to place you top of my list.” he said towards her, “So I wanted to tell you, I’m sorry that I hurt your family, I’m sorry that I had made myself an enemy of you and I hope that we can be… not friends but at least amicable.”

Hearing that, Thula was surprised by that, unsure what exactly had caused such as she spoke, “Okay then… thank you for the apology.” she said towards him and hearing that, the man smiled, “If you need any favors, please, let me know.” he said and hearing that, Thula nodded towards that, “Fine, I need to get back to my photography.” she said, turning away from him.

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The Empire State Building, Manhattan

Lucan looked towards everything and as he looked towards everything down below, he started to wonder what was next, what was he going to build or help with? That thought made him pause as he decided to call Kregg, waiting until he picked up, “Lucan, what is it? I got abandoned in the Grand Canyon by Anissa.” He told Lucan, making him confused.

“Why would Anissa abandon you in the Grand Canyon?” he asked, “I don't know, we were both drunk after she invited me to a party at her apartment complex.” He explained to him while Lucan sighed, “Are you sure that you’re okay?” He asked of the Viltrumite who paused, “Honestly? I think that I don't know what to do for the first time.” he told the General.

Hearing that, the man chuckled, “Nolan– The Emperor, he doesn’t seem to want to hurt us.” The General said, “We can do whatever we want, so what do you want to do?” He asked and hearing that, the Builder knew what he wanted, “I want to build, no longer destroy.” Lucan told him, making The General chuckle, “Then go ahead, bring your ideas to life.” He told him.

With that, Kregg had hung up the call and Lucan pulled out a notebook, looking at the items he wanted to make, the architecture that he thought could revolutionize their new home, he smiled, starting to get back to it on his little perch of the building, thinking and writing on the future that he was making for his child and for all the future children of the Viltrumites.

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Viltrumite Warship, Thraxa’s Exosphere

Thragg had arrived at the exosphere of the planet and as he did so, looking down upon the planet, he started to think on what he would do, from the reports they were able to drag out from Nolan, he would only need to wait less than a year, it would be better than destroying their infrastructure, so the Former Grand Regent went to leave his ship for the moment.

Flying down hard and fast, the Viltrumite started to see the insectoids that were down below and as he noticed their physiology and tracked their age progression, making the man smile as he crashed down onto the ground of the planet, making the inhabitants all flinch nearby a few of them starting to run away while Thragg crossed his arms and waited, watching.

He watched the young species, watched them all as they looked upon him, many with fear, some of them looking towards the man with wonder, mystery, and a few with attraction, but he didn’t care, he was going to build his army here and it was going to make the man smiled towards the sight of some of them approaching, they would be the first, but they would not be the last.

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Dark Side of The Moon, Earth’s Exosphere

The group had all found themselves on the moon, looking at the warship where their leader was, “So then, this is our Leader, exiled from out home and is currently with his son.” Kregg said towards them, with Anissa moving forward, “I’m going to observe them, I’m curious.” She told them, making the others look and see that there was something that made them all look towards her with curiosity.

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Grayson Habitat, Dark Side of The Moon

Anissa watched them, looking at the arm wrestling with each other, as they had done so, the Viltrumite had watched their movements, watched the sight and as she looked, the warrior noticed how they had been straining as their women watched, “Well… what’d I tell you?” Invincible had asked of his father, their current Emperor who fought him in full force.

“I’m– impressed you’ve lasted– this long.” Emperor Nolan said to him, “But I’ll wear you down– soon.” he told the child, “Whatever, old man!” Invincible snapped, “I could do this– ALL NIGHT!” he snapped towards him, “Oh, yeah–?” he started to ask before he noticed the warrior who had been looking down towards them, making her see what he would do with her.

“Then let’s see what you’ve got– kid!” the Emperor snapped towards him, “Oh, I will– You’ll see how strong–” he began to say before pausing, appearing to have thought of something, “I am… oh, damn–” he began, his grip starting to weaken, “No! No! No!” he started to say and hearing that, the woman had started to move and as she started to go after, the warrior went and started to fly away from them.

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Malco/Conquest Residence, Red Bank

The woman had been looking over her photos until she noticed that Anissa had arrived at her front door, “What did you do?” she had asked her friend and hearing that, she took a breath before looking towards Thula, “I apologize, but I had wanted to see when they had a test of strength and Invincible noticed me… he had let himself lose and then they had just enjoyed it, there was no conflict.”

Hearing that, Thula sighed towards that, “That is very… very interesting.” The woman said to him and hearing that, they looked towards each other, “So, how do you think I should approach him? Because I may have to deal with his mate, Atom Eve and–” “And if you really want him to be your mate, then you will need to do something… heroic.” she told the woman and hearing that Anissa looked at her friend.

“What do you mean by ‘heroic’?” she asked, making the Viltrumite sigh, “Do you remember when the Starlight persona was needed to deal with the possible invaders? Do that, but make sure that only Invincible knows, no credit, just make sure that show that you’ve turned a new leaf.” Thula told her, making her friend raise an eyebrow, “And you believe that would work?” she asked.

And hearing that, Thula had given a look, “And how easy did you think it was for the people to trust us after they discovered that the Starlight hero who was facing off against Alien Invaders were us?” Thula asked and hearing that, Anissa thought, “Where do you think I should start?” the woman asked, making Thula smile as they both started to think on how they could perform heroics.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

The man had been enjoying a drink and as he looked it over, he noticed something, there were tremors that were making him start to get confused before he began to notice that there was a change, that monsters were rising out from the ground and looking, Lucan had went over to Miranda, “Miranda, please don’t leave the apartment, I need to make sure that the people in Harlem are safe?” the man asked.

Hearing that, the woman nodded towards that before the woman had went to the bunker there, the warrior had been relieved by that before he went to leave the apartment, jumping off the balcony before he shot towards the neighborhood so that he’d be able to protect them in whatever way he could as subtly as he possibly could do, hoping that Invincible was capable of dealing with it.

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Manhattan, New York City

Anissa looked upwards in the clouds, making sure that he could see what all of them were doing, apparently there was a subterranean civilization and looking towards them, the woman was curious and as she looked to the destruction, Anissa had seen that the destruction was minimal by their standards, if Invincible was able to deal with Conquest then he should be able to deal with that.

Watching, the scene that was up from there where no one could see unless a Viltrumite was trying to find her as she saw Monster Girl come in to fight the beasts, “Who are these people?!” She asked as the woman listened to their radios easily, “The female referred to herself as Volcanikka. The male has referred to himse;f as Seismic and hes referenced some kind of transformation…”

“And that we’ve faced him before.” The one known as Ronot said, “That leads me to believe that we are somehow facing a new and improved Doc Seismic.” The man said as her target started to move in, “Well, that explains the giant monster!” Invincible told them, “So he’s back to his old tricks…” he said which made Anissa curious about what his tricks were.

“You’re our heavy hitter, Invincible. I need you to focus on that monster– shut it down!” The man said and hearing that, Anissa wanted to see what would happen, “The structural integrity of those buildings is compromised! They could collapse at any second– we need to stop its rampage NOW if we have any hope of getting those people evacuated!” He told the Viltrumite.

“On it!” Invincible said just as there was an attack from the Doc Seismic creature, “In my new form, I’ll finally be able to kill you with my bare hands!” the creature said, grabbing her future mate, “So it IS you. I can’t decide if you look worse now or before. And I’m not sure these qualify as ‘hands’.” He said to the creature, making Aniss wonder why he doesn’t kill it.

“Your jokes won’t slow me down!” Seismic told him, “You are stronger, I’ll give you that.” Invincible said as they went to a downward direction, “Just not strong enough!” he shouted, throwing Seismic to the ground, “Now, ugly! YOU’RE ALL MINE!” he said but before he could do anything, Anissa decided to intervene, killing beasts that large was easy for her to rip through the head of.

“What the–?” he started to say, but it was dead and she was gone, going to fly upwards, “Quick, while they are distracted, we must make our exit!” Volcanikka shouted out towards them, “No, what?! We can DEFEAT them!” Seismic shouted out, “We have lost a creature already, but gained valuable knowledge. We don’t want to defeat them, we want to defeat all of them.” Volcanikka said as they escaped.

Looking towards them, the woman had smiled towards the sight as she noticed how Invincible was starting to look towards the sky and then they started to move upwards and then she prepared to look anything but violent as he reached her height, “Ih… So… that was you, then?” he asked her, “Yes.” Anissa said to him, “What are you doing?” Mark asked and hearing that.

“Are you trying to undermine my father? I saw you spying on him.” Invincible said towards him and hearing that, Anissa smiled as she felt the rays of the planets star, “I was never spying on your father.” she said, looking to him with a suggestive look like one of her husbands used on her, “I was watching YOU.” she assure, grabbing him by the shoulders before locking lips with him.

He looked surprised, flummoxed and then he seemed to be aroused by what she did, good, “Hey! Not cool! REALLY!” He told the woman, “Funny… I didn’t sense any resistance.” Anissa told him with a smirk before she went to fly off, as she did so, the Viltrumite smiled, starting to think on what she was going to do next, she would need to be in contact and couldn’t wait to see what was next.

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Grayson Residence, Dark Side of The Moon

Nolan had been with his wife when he hard the sound, making him confused as he saw there was a message that was coming from the hero Robot and from his son, there was a feeling that made them confused and then he started to get worried before the new Emperor of The Empire had spoken, “Mark.” he said towards his son, “Dad? What’s–?” “You’re planning to go to another universe? The one Angstrom went to?”

“Uh, yeah, why–?” “Because if you are, there are guidelines that all members of the Viltrum Empire follow.” he explained towards his son, making Mark confused, “Wait, you guys had tried to deal with the whole–?” Yes, after the Scourge Virus, we had attempted to shore up our numbers by using variants of those lost or those that didn’t exist in our universe.” he explained to his son.

“Unfortunately, there were opposing theories in how it would go, a contest of power, a war against ourselves that we had hoped to never happen again.” the man said to his son, “If it weren’t for The Invincible Emperor, The War of Viltrums would have lasted more than 500 hundred years, it would have reigned eternal, and we will not allow it to continue once more.” He said.

“Woah, that’s– that’s crazy, dad.” He told him, “I won’t stop you in your exploration of alternate Earths, but there is the issue of guidelines to ensure that The War of The Viltrums does not reignite.” Nolan told him, “Alright, what’re the rules?” Mark asked and Nolan was more than happy to tell him., “The first thing is that no Variants shall be collected.” he told his son.

“The second is that if there is any pathogens or any sort of viral threats, they are to be destroyed before they can do anything to hurt you.” The man said and hearing that, the hybrid seemed to understand, “That’s fine, I mean, I’m not thinking of bringing like that back.” He said and hearing that, the man was relieved a bit by that, “Okay, then the last thing is that unless you’re know, you won’t reveal yourself.”

“Yeah, that makes–” “According to Thula, there was a recent incursion from another Earth, Conquest and her alternate daughter came in, they had followed protocol and I hope that you will do the same out there.” He told his son, “I promise, dad, we’ll be back before you can even worry.” He said, smiling towards him before the comm was closed and the man took a breath.

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Piedras Negras, Mexico

Kregg had been trying to enjoy the teaching himself the instrument before he saw that there was some thing that made him feel like he was being creative, he already new the favorite meals of all of his mates, now he wanted to learn how to use a guitar so that he would be able to serenade them, at least until there was a new feeling that made him look to see there was a communication.

It was from Anissa, apparently there were subterranean forces that made him curious, and then a little bit excited as he started to think about being able to let loose down underground, making sure that his mates were protected while also indulging in his violent tendencies, as he thought about that, the man started to look around before taking a deep breath, rolling his back before he started to think where he’d go.

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Subterranean Level, North America

The Viltrumite had found a tunnel that would allow him to escape and thinking, he looked, the man began to wonder where these supposed creature were until he noticed that there was a group of small creatures that had magma rock like forms which made the general curious as he began to move towards them, making sure that he had some form of non–hostility in his form.

The creatures had looked towards him and as he did, they began to think until there was a new noise that made him look to see that large creatures from that news from New York were there, it had roared towards him and seeing that, Kregg had sighed before he grabbed at a stalagmite and broke it off, the general had aimed before going to throw it straight through the brain.

Making sure that he was fine, the man had checked on the smaller creatures, looking them over before he had looked to one that looked intelligent, “Fine, now tell me where the leaders of the enemy are?” he asked and hearing that, the group started to wonder before one of them had dipped their finger into the Earth and then started to carve out something, it looked like pictograms.

Seeing them and seeing how the creature had seemed to be worried and then the man saw what they were trying to explain, “You, you’re coming with me.” he said, grabbing the writer and heading downward to the deepest level that they were able tp find at least one of their higher caste and in so doing, they would be able to cease another threat against their new home.

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Dane Residence, Manhattan

Lucan had been looking over a few more rough drafts that he had in mind for the future of the security of Earth when he had gotten a call, “Hello?” he asked the person, “Standby for teleportation.” The voice said, making Lucan confused, why would they– all of a sudden there was a bright flash and he could feel his senses as he had been pulled away from there to somewhere else.

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Global Defense Agency Office, Pentagon

The Viltrumite had his fists raised, thinking that he was about to be attacked when he saw that there were scientists there who he had helped with the moon project, “Hello there, this is a issue of the utmost priority.” the director, Cecil Steadman said as he stepped forward, making sure that he was in view of them all, “As you may have heard, there was an attack by subterranean creatures recently in New York.

“Lucan nodded with some muttering, “Now, you had all been a part of the Think Tank that allowed us to keep Earth from drowning, now I want you all to make a fence, so that they stay down in the Hell they live in and we don’t have to worry about them trying to eat us.” he said towards them, making the scientists look, “If any of you want to bow out, you will be detained until we’re done, otherwise, whose ready?”

Hearing that, Lucan had started to step forward, “Did you think energy fridge or something more along the lines of some sort of whistle that would affect their inner ears?” Lucan had asked them and hearing that, the man smiled as he motioned for him to come in, “That’s what you’re doing.” Cecil said towards them as the Viltrumite had seen what was inside of the place.

It was a large lab that had been filled with so much technology which was making Lucan a bit surprised, wondering what he could do with it all, The two of them walking in with Cecil smirking. “Welcome to The Think Tank.” he said to the man as Kael and Vidor both going in, looking around everywhere and as they did so, the group had seen that there was enough for them to work with.

Seeing that, Lucan had clapped his hands, “Very well, what’s our first project?” he asked, making the Man smile before seeing that there was something that looked to be samples of the aliens that they had killed, it was interesting and it would be useful for them later on as the others who we at the command of Cecil now, approached, “Now then, if there are no more issues, let’s get started.

The other scientists had started to move, going to see what they would be able to work on before Lucan looked to Kael and Vidor, “It appears that we’re going to be having QUITE the interesting project.” he said as Vidor spoke, “Here are a few projects I had in subjugating subterranean species.” he whispered, giving them some idea for the moment as a few others started to work.

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Viltrumite Warship, The Dark Side of The Moon

The members of the Viltrumite Empire had started to look and then they saw that there was an alert, the members that were able to arrive had been warned that there could be another Viltrums War on the horizon, and it made them each start to ready themselves, they had all remembered what had happened during that war, how many were lost and how they were not the victors.

“Why would The Heir go there?” Anissa asked, making the group look, “Apparently the one that created an Invincible War, a Levy Angstrom, had decided that he was too dangerous, and that it would be best for us all if he went and retrieved him, so that Levy Angstrom would be unable to do anything worse than we can imagine.” Thavia said with Torr beside Nolan.

“I want all Viltrumites at the ready, if there is any chance for any sort of danger, then I want us all prepared to face off against whatever it may be, understood?” Nolan asked, “YES, MY EMPEROR!” The Viltrumite Warriors had shouted, hearing that, Nolan was a bit relieved, but he now only hoped that his son would return safe, and not as a herald to some sort of apocalypse.

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The Think Tank, New York City, Unstoppable Universe

The members of the Think Tank had been making sure that there were no dangers before seeing that an alert was coming, someone had foolishly started to do multidimensional travel again, annoyed by that, Levy had started to alert Unstoppable and Omni–Man, the moment that he did so, Omni–Man was the first of them to appear, “Hey there, Levy, what’s up?” he asked, curious.

“I had gotten another alert, it’s from that same universe, the one with the Invincible.” He said which made Omni–Man curious, “Hey, did we ever think to send a probe their way?” he asked, making the scientist look towards him, “Nope, I asked around and this one is in the know, we can’t observe them subtly without worrying about the Viltrums War going off.”

Hearing that, the man paused as Unstoppable had landed beside her little brother, “What’s up?” she asked, curious, “Problem, apparently The Invincible Universe is making another breach.” he explained, making the boy wonder what was going on before seeing that there was a new piece of tech an a green portal like the one she and her grandpa used, “What’s that?” she asked.

“Think of it like a tripwire.” Levy explained to the group, “This is so that we can pluck them out from the– I don’t know, the Multiversal stream, to our universe when they’re going back, if they’re trying to start another war like the Traveler Angstrom, we’ll be able to stop them.” Levy warned and hearing that, they had wondered about that before there was something else.

“Wait, where is he going?” Unstoppable had asked, the group all looking and seeing that there was the stream, they had tagged their universe before, The Mark Grayson of that world had conquered Earth and spawned a civil war, he had been one of the claimed Invincibles, and I think that he took Levy Angstrom too.” the scientist explained, making them wonder.

So why would the Good Invincible be going there? It was curious and making them think at least before they had seen that there was something that looked to be a sort of sphere that was heading away from their initial universe and then was going off to the Mohawk universe, seeing that, the group had began to think on what they were going to catch when they made their way back.