Bolt- So Lyria, you're telling that he said there's gonna be a dance that everyone who goes into the Casino Outlet, the place we will meet Antharas?
AAA- So, basically only couples are allowed inside of that casino...but the CEO works alone doesn't he?
Lyria- Guys, listen.
AAA and Bolt- WE'RE BOTH EARS!!
Lyria- That man invited me to join him to the dance. Probably so he could get into the upper factions of Echelon. But we need to be careful.
AAA- And you just blindly agreed without even second thoughts?
Lyria- Do you want to risk our lives before we even explore Echelon with him?
Trust me, MY gut feeling says that I might have just taken the right decision AAA. Even if it seems like thr possibilities you considered could've gone wrong, it was for our safety.
AAA- Ugh...well I'll trust you in this one. Bolt...can you dance?
Bolt- No.
AAA- Same here. So guess we will have to split up the day after night at the Casino. You come with me and Lyria will go with that....whoever that vigilante is.
Lyria- *I think I'm doing the right thing not telling them about that man's true identity. If I do, well AAA is gonna panic if she hears anything about a Vanguard and mostly Bolt won't create a ruckus, but still if the Vanguard can watch everyone's moves then it's my best best to not tell anyone and risk everyone's lives in the middle of nowhere*
Crestfallen(mind voice)- Mhmhm, very interesting choice of yours, it's okay to not be vague with companions, especially when your doubts, or rather you tried to confirm it for yourself didn't you? Ahahaha, quite the intellectual for having just encountered the one of us.
Lyria-*You!! As expected, the power of the Radiance 🕯️ is strong enough to even, get inside people's Core. Well atleast you won't manipulate me because we had a deal, so you being inside my mind and watching our actions will help you both spy on our movements and also.... protect us? Quite the bastard aren't you...?*
Crestfallen(mind voice)- Authority is everything, whether it is the bewildered overseer of the empyrean area or one such as yourself who could pose the biggest threat to the ones blessed by the Constellations. Of course just as that Cyan haired brat suggested- it would be better to make an ally of you than to dispose someone of your calibre.
Lyria- *what happened to giving people privacy? Guess that doesn't exist in the vocabulary of a scum like you.
Crestfallen(mind voice)- The first show at the Casino, where our dance begins and our contract ends. Everything that belongs, to the Empyrean's overseer shall be shattered to Destruction. You folks think that Vanguards are just a villanous group with heinous schemes? No! We're who will turn tides as the ones who get all the authorities and influence from the Constellations.
If anything, the opulent person arriving in Echelon, is the reason Cyan Magneta is even heading towards Echelon. You and I have doubts about that Red Eyed companion which you have, but if I were you, I would trust him with my life.
Lyria- *Time to get out of my head. We're gonna meet in very quick time it's getting late at night. So let me sleep and don't try to create any kind of chaos while I'm asleep*
Crestfallen (mind voice) - Ah...you can have all your doubts, after 5 minutes of that dance. But before that, you have my word that I will not physically or mentally harm you and your 'companions'.
As the voice in Lyria's head fades away, she hears Bolt and AAA conversing about how that dance should happen.
Bolt- Okay okay I get the gist of it, we stall time, simple movements and just do our part in a corner for 5 minutes.
AAA- There you go, you got it, it's really simple right for someone like us both who know anything about dancing....seems really easy to stall time.
Lyria- Gold strategy now you both will have to figure out a way to be together.
Bolt - Hah! It's like you're shipping us like couples!
AAA- I haven't seen you this serious, since that fight against that Blue haired woman, Lyria.
Lyria's eyes are gleaming red, which signifies that she is completely focused on what is to come.
AAA - Lyria!! Don't go on ignoring the two of us.
Bolt- Umm Lyria, why do your eyes glow red like that?
Lyria- It seems my survival instincts are kicking in...it's been quite a while since this happened.
Bolt- Hmm....Lyria could it possible be that you are able to sense danger and keep your body adjusted to such conditions?
Suddenly Bolt gets another headache this time he screams as AAA stops the Spacecar to see what has happened.
Bolt- It's o-okay AAA let's keep moving...we don't want to get stuck because of some of those illusions...
AAA- Bolt!!!
Lyria- He's got a point AAA, if we don't move now, we might face more vigilantes so let's keep up the speed, rather I would suggest you using Phase.
AAA uses phase as Bolt, falls unconscious in his sleep but in a hurry to reach Echelon, AAA and Lyria are not falling asleep anytime soon.
Lyria- The Vanguards...are only going to be a scratch. The affluent people here are going to be what we should stay away from.
AAA- The Vanguards? Why bring them up suddenly?
Lyria- Gut feeling.
AAA- .....
AAA is very nervous because right now she has never seen Lyria become this severe in mood. As her purple hair sways in the coupé section of the Spacecar, she also smirks with a hint of confidence with Lyria being there to aid her and the fast asleep Bolt.
Lyria- Also there could be a connection with me and Bolt, which could *looks into the eyes of AAA* very well have changed the future.
AAA- Woah...Lyria, what was all that?
Lyria- What?
You and your gut feelings AAA, just drive the car let's wake him up once we reach Echelon.
AAA- You're acting really strange since you had a chat with that vigilante. What's all this suddenly about Vanguards and stuff?
Lyria- Oh that? Eh sometimes I might get dramatic but don't take too much into account.
After all the lot of us are just cats amongst pigeons.
Both AAA and Lyria keep chatting until they reach the borders of Echelon and even from the farthest of places they can see the one huge place - The Fortress Dome Skyveil as it continues further into what seems beyond the covering atmosphere.
AAA, Lyria and Bolt- HUGEEEEE!!!
AAA- Huh.. finally up eh? Drinks some water and have some snacks.
Lyria- We're gonna have some food and then start booking a room for the three of us.
Bolt- Lyria, whatever you do, don't trust that vigilante blindly and always keep in touch with us.
Crestfallen (mind voice)- *chuckles softly* go ahead it's just until our deal or rather contract ends - then you can play around as much as you like to.
Lyria- Sure Bolt, I'll always keep in touch with you and AAA even during the dance.
Crestfallen (mind voice)- *chuckles softly* not ending up being dominated by me. As expected do as you will. Even if you can dismiss me from your consciousness, you chose to keep me because you don't want to end up in the false route.
Lyria-* Keep quiet, you load of shit. My companions are going to be the ones that I will prioritise over anyone, even if it's a newcomer such as Bolt, I personally believe there's more to it *
Crestfallen is speechless but doesn't seem to show any hint of anger towards Lyria.
Bolt- *Because to put it simply my dearest Crestfallen, I will never let you take advantage of my companions*
Crestfallen( mind voice)- Mhm??!!
TO BE CONTINUED