# Virgin Virus - Ch16: Light

Author: Aitos Saibankan
Tags: Dark, Demon, Drama, Hybrid, M/M, Magic, Plot Development

#19 of Incubus: Virgin Virus

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Incubus: Virgin Virus

-By FurryYunSeong/AitosSaibankan-

-Chapter Sixteen-

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- Last Chapter: -

The Beta Group woke up inside the base of Apollo, a fellow military blue blood. &nbsp;It was a brief meeting, the leader of that base ultimately agreeing to help the demons in their campaign, even if it is all based on his superior's orders. &nbsp;They were ready to head back to the human world, the other two demons that accompanied Apollo acting very reluctant &nbsp;Duty is there to be done...

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Hayden was tasked with waiting for both Boto and Jason to arrive from their individual assignments: talking to their families about the Virgin Virus and requesting their help. &nbsp;The dark haired incubus waited patiently, the other three demons having left a mere half hour ago. &nbsp;They soon arrive, only minute apart, Boto wet from the underwater journey and Jason exuding much heat.

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- "Hayden, where are the others?" - Boto is the first to notice.

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- "They went to the Wind Hole." -

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- "So you're here to accompany us there?" - Jason then asked.

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- "Yes, I am. &nbsp;Shall we go?" -&nbsp;

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Both Boto and Jason nod. &nbsp;The demons take the skies in slow ascension, with Hayden leading the trio. &nbsp;The panorama ahead was dark, the sun was past the horizon. &nbsp;

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- "What could you find, Boto?" - Hayden asks.

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- "Well, my family gave me this jewel. &nbsp;It's supposed to give me a lot of power. &nbsp;I guess that's useful." -

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- "Yes, it can be very useful." -

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- "My father wasn't very happy to see me, but my brother gave me a jewel too. &nbsp;A similar excuse here." - Jason spoke.

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- "So we have a pair of family jewels. &nbsp;That sounds promising." - Hayden remarks.

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- "I don't see myself using this, but I guess I'm the only one who can." &nbsp;- Boto ponders.

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- "Yes, you are the only who can activate your family's jewel. &nbsp;It only makes sense." -

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- "My father had already used it once. &nbsp;He's always looked different, but I never knew why, really." - Jason added.

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- "Most of the time, the changes are permanent. &nbsp;Depends on how you unlock the jewel's power." - Hayden says.

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- "You seem to know a bit about the jewels." - Boto looked at Hayden.

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- "I was raised with a lot of information." - Hayden answers simply.

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- "I'd say." -

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Ariyoshi and Rude stayed at the edges of the Wind Hole, the massive dimensional phenomenon that kept the Wind Fortress absolutely safe. &nbsp;Rude was not one to stand losing control of his earth wielding powers, and going inside the wind castle would mean that he would be defenseless there. &nbsp;Ariyoshi, always accompanying him, stayed behind as well. &nbsp;They hoped that the meeting with the wind wielders would be brief.

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- "Jason, Boto, Sebastian and Rafael know can visit their families one way or another, but Hayden, me and you, we have no idea. &nbsp;Plus, Hoyt seems to be very secretive about his. &nbsp;And there are a lot of other families out there. &nbsp;I've only heard of a few." &nbsp;- Ariyoshi thinks out loud, to Rude's ears.

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- "Ari, what exactly happened to your family?" - Rude looks at the green-eyed demon, who only kept his eyes on the floating island above the abyss.

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- "I've... never been able to tell... One day, they were not there, and I was alone..." - Ari looks down, some sadness seeping in.

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- "I know that some of them liked being able to control aspects of time a little too much. &nbsp;It drains you badly, you know. &nbsp;And you can only manipulate some aspects of that instant. &nbsp;Although I'm not sure what the others can do. &nbsp;For all we know, some of them might be dead." &nbsp;-

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- "I sometimes think about that. &nbsp;My story's no easier, but different. &nbsp;You know..." -

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- "I know..." - Ari looks at Rude, his normally serious face looking adrift.

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- "You really want to know where they are, don't you?" - Ari asks.

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- "It's conflicting." - He replies.

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- "Sometimes, I think you could be happier. &nbsp;Maybe if you shared more of yourself. &nbsp;I'm not the only one in this world, you know." - Ari smiles.

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- "You're the only one I care about. &nbsp;Probably the only one I ever will." -

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- "That's just being blind. &nbsp;I'm sure the others really want to know you better." -

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- "That's not gonna happen anytime soon." - Rude grunts, approaching Ariyoshi.

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- "You can be a really complicated fellow." -

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Rude was now very close to Ari, the time wielder turned once again looking at the abyss.

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- "If I didn't have you..." - Rude's arms slide around Ariyoshi, his breath caressing his neck.

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The next instant, Ariyoshi was a few yards behind Rude. &nbsp;The earth demon almost stumbles at Ari's instantaneous movement.

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- "You and I both know what's going here. &nbsp;You know how to make it right." - Ariyoshi smirks.

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- "And you say I'm complicated..." - Rude growls lowly, looking at the time demon. &nbsp;Frustration showed in his whole body.

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Ari's just looking at the earth demon with calm, serene eyes. &nbsp;

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Another instant and the whole world adopts a yellow glow. &nbsp;The howling sounds of the Wind Hole become silent. &nbsp;Rude becomes immobile. &nbsp;Time is still, he knew this feeling. &nbsp;But it wasn't his doing.

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Ariyoshi looks around, trying to find the source of this time manipulation.

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- "Brother, I knew I would find you." -

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Behind him, a golden haired incubus, his same height, with white eyes and very light fur. &nbsp;He approached with open arms.

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- "Happiness fills me deeply. &nbsp;How have you been?" &nbsp;- He speaks in a soft voice.

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- "See for yourself." -

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- "Well, that doesn't answer much? I'd say you've been fine." -

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Ariyoshi nods, turned reluctantly at this strange time wielder.

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- "What do you want?" -

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- "Brother? Don't we share the same happiness?" -

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- "I believe we don't. &nbsp;I would prefer if you left." -

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- "But... I was going to ask you about our family. &nbsp;I wish to find them." -

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- "Not my concern. &nbsp;And, how did you find me? &nbsp;How long have you been tracking me?" - Ariyoshi was becoming exasperated.

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- "I only noticed you an hour ago, deciding the moment to address you. &nbsp;I froze time, I didn't want any interruptions. &nbsp;And of course, you'd be the only one unaffected by the manipulated continuum." -

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- "Well, you saw me. &nbsp;You can be on your way." -

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- "I am... disappointed.. and concerned." - The stranger's face gained a sad form, he looked away.

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- "That's just a fraction of how I felt for a long time." -

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- "I understand... This will be like it never happened." -

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- "You can count on that." - Ariyoshi growled.

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And then, the world had its normal lighting, the howl returned, and Ariyoshi felt confused and angry. &nbsp;The stranger was no longer there. &nbsp;Time manipulation only stops instants, those instants can be as long as the controller wants, and the influenced can act freely. &nbsp;But the physical world cannot be easily manipulated in frozen time. &nbsp;And the strain also affects them, heavy use of their abilities can make them very weak and make them age very quickly. &nbsp;So, the instant in which Ariyoshi met and dismissed the lost, unknown brother, it was like it never happened. &nbsp;But it did, still, Ariyoshi was not sure if he needed to let anyone know. &nbsp;Maybe it was nothing.

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- "Here they are." - Rude says, looking to the west.

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Boto, Jason and Hayden were descending. &nbsp;The land a moment later, quickly grouping with Ari and Rude.

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- "So this is the Wind Hole." - Boto could not stop looking at the abyss.

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- "The general and the other two are already on the island." - Ari tells the just arrived.

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- "Hopefully this will be quick." - Hayden adds.

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- "What did you guys get?" - Ari asks out of curiosity.

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- "Me and Boto got jewels. &nbsp;Supposedly they'll boost our powers." - Jason replies, pointing at Boto with his thumb.

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- "Family Jewels... we'll have to see what Hoyt says about it." -

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Rafael, Sebastian and Hoyt stood on the floating island, looking upwards, absorbing the sheer scale of the structure.

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- "How do we get in? &nbsp;I don't think knocking will do." - Hoyt asks.

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- "You're right on that one." - Sebastian replies, keeping a hand on the cold steel.

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He raises an arm at shoulder level, takes a deep breath, then knocks the door. &nbsp;It resonates in a different way, more loudly that it normally would. &nbsp;It's thickness and strength could be felt out of that knock. &nbsp;Wind seemed to carry Sebastian's fist, the sound it made similar to that of a fist a few times larger.

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- "Who goes there? &nbsp;We expect no one." &nbsp;- From inside, the gatekeeper answers.

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- "This is Sebastian. &nbsp;Let me in, Ludwig." -

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- "You? &nbsp;A traitor cannot be allowed inside. &nbsp;Leave the way you came, or there will be blood." -

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Ludwig's voice was not too deep or too sharp. &nbsp;The echo from the structure's inside seemed to amplify it. &nbsp;Hoyt steps beside Sebastian.

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- "Can I address the stubborn one?" -

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- "You can't. &nbsp;He won't hear you." - Sebastian looks at the ice general, then back at the gate.

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- "Why so?" -

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- "Our voices are carried by the wind. &nbsp;They're amplified by it." -

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- "I see... and could you apply that to me?" - Hoyt seemed intrigued.

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- "I believe I can, but what good will it do?" - Sebastian seemed skeptical.

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- "Don't doubt my persuasion skills. &nbsp;Before I take drastic measures, I like to be polite." -

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- "Fine, just step in front of me, and speak when I say so." -

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Hoyt does as told, Sebastian presses a hand on the ice demon's firm back. &nbsp;The wind demon could feel Hoyt's naturally cold fur. &nbsp;Sebastian pushes wind into Hoyt. &nbsp;The ice demon could feel the difference, the wind coursing around him wildly and swiftly.

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- "Speak, sir." - the wind wielder gives the cue.

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- "Gatekeeper, this is the ice general. &nbsp;We have urgent matters to attend." -

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- "A military demon? &nbsp;That's some stained blood, you'll do well not to cross paths with us." - Ludwig seemed unconvinced.

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- "It will be brief. &nbsp;If you'll just let us through." -

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- "Not going to happen, ice demon. &nbsp;Leave the same way you came." -

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- "Fine then, I'm left no choice." - Hoyt growls.

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The temperature around Hoyt drops drastically, forcing Sebastian to retreat. &nbsp;He holds onto the steel gate, growling in concentration. &nbsp;His eyes gained a blue glow, then ice began creeping from under and around the door, creaking and crackling and solidifying. &nbsp;Within moments, the massive metal gate was crystallized &nbsp;Then, Hoyt grunts as he pushes the ton heavy doors. &nbsp;More cracks are heard; the hinges had been broken. &nbsp;The massive gate begins to complain as it gives way.

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This was an amazing display of strength; the door was soon falling into the fort. &nbsp;Hoyt always seemed like a powerful demon, but this clarified that he is stronger than many thought. &nbsp;Sebastian seemed half worried about Ludwig, who probably was standing under the falling giant doors, soon to be squashed.

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The crash and explode, scattering thick, icy debris and lifting dust. &nbsp;Rafael and Sebastian covered from the shockwave. &nbsp;The gate had been toppled by a demon a fraction of its size, and now the fort was completely open.

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- "We enter." - Hoyt said to his accompanying demons, arm extended in invitation.

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The trio moves crossing the icy debris, but stop on their tracks moments later. &nbsp;The wind around the growls and flows to a center, then explodes into gusts, lifting the remains of the gate and clearing the center of the floor, only to fall and further break and split. &nbsp;Ludwig emerged.

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- "You're a daring group. &nbsp;More than daring, I'd say!" - He had his fangs bared.

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Ludwig was of average height, with a silverish undertone to his brown fur, and a silver mane, as well as very large wings. &nbsp;He was angry and ready to strike. &nbsp;Hoyt kept moving inside.

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- "Are you going to face us?" -

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- "It would seem like I don't have to. &nbsp;But you wouldn't like it if I did." - Ludwig smiled.

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- "I believe you won't have a choice." - Hoyt growled in reply, Sebastian stepped behind him.

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- "It's three against one. &nbsp;Do we take him?" - Rafael asked in whisper to Sebastian.

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- "Well, Ludwig is more capable than he looks. &nbsp;I'm just waiting for Hoyt's course of action." - Sebastian replied just as softly.

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- "Sebastian, amplify my breath." - Hoyt beckoned.

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Ludwig approached further. - "That's right, just stay there frozen for me to blow you all away." - He grinned.

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The ice lord inhales deeply, Sebastian holding onto both of his shoulders. &nbsp;Hoyt blows, his breath deeply frigid. &nbsp;Sebastian flexes his wings back, then forth in a powerful flap. &nbsp;A powerful gust is brung forth, and Hoyt's icy breath is turned into a powerful gale of frozen wind. &nbsp;With no time to react, Ludwig is blasted by it, resulting in instant frostbite &nbsp;His feet are frozen to the ground, and his bones begin to shake uncontrollably

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- "W-w-what?!" - Ludwig reacts. &nbsp;Hoyt steps beside him, the gatekeeper following him with his eyes.

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- "You will not have any part in this." - Hoyt grabs the gatekeeper's arm.

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- "Just breathe. &nbsp;You will not die." -&nbsp;

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Ice begins to envelop Ludwig. &nbsp;The wind demon could be heard taking his deep breath. &nbsp;It didn't take a minute before he was fully encased in an ice crystal, immobilized. &nbsp;Hoyt releases his grip, the ice around his hand breaking. &nbsp;He massages his wrist for a second, and sighs.

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- "Hoyt..." - Sebastian mumbles.

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- "I just didn't want him to be in the way. &nbsp;He'll be fine." - Hoyt looks at Sebastian, answering the unspoken question.

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The three demons step fully inside the structure, admiring it. &nbsp;The lighting was minimum, it was shaped in a circular fashion &nbsp;The ancient stone walls had a set of spiraling stairs installed. &nbsp;It would seem that the original owners had no wings. &nbsp;As they looked skyward, expecting a ceiling blocking their view, only darkness was seen. &nbsp;It seemed that the abyss was above them, the stairs loosing themselves the further upward they appeared.

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- "So, we go upwards... Ready, general?" - Sebastian asks, being tasked with carrying the general due to the lack of wings on the ice demon.

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- "I believe so, lad." - Hoyt nods.

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They ready, but they are interrupted. &nbsp;In a fashion that seemed as if the Wind Hole itself was inside, they are blasted by a powerful current, forcing them to kneel. &nbsp;The roaring wild wind immobilized them and deafened them. &nbsp;From above, the source lands powerfully before them, a majestic towering demon.

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- "Why do you intrude my abode? &nbsp;And why is my gate missing?" - His voice was sharp, strong.

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Hoyt steadies himself, facing the tall wind demon. &nbsp;He has long silver hair, a darker gray undertone to his fur, and wings of an even larger span that Sebastian's. &nbsp;The wind lord glanced at each of them, then fixed his sights on Hoyt, expecting the answer.

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- "I came to talk to you, Crono." - Hoyt half-bows.

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- "This is an odd and intrusive fashion to request my time." - Crono growled.

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- "It will be brief." -

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- "Then speak." -&nbsp;

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- "It's about the Virgin Virus. &nbsp;I believe you're well informed about it." -

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- "I am. &nbsp;What does it have to do with anything?" -

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- "We are working on a campaign to restore our species." -

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- "You possibly think that I could help? &nbsp;The lesser demons have never been a royal's concern." -

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- "That hasn't always been that way." -

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- "General, some things happen because they are meant to." -

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- "Now I ask you, did the disappearance of all our succubae have a reason?" -

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- "I... no..." -

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- "Crono..." -

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- "Don't pressure me, ice demon. &nbsp;I already stated that it is not my concern." -

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- "Then what will it be?" -

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- "I will think about it. &nbsp;Perhaps it would be possible for the royal succubae to restore part of it, but I believe that more royal demons prancing around is not... convenient. &nbsp;I want as little do with this as possible." -

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- "What do you think of your life, Crono?" -

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- "What kind of a question is that?" -

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- "A question you answer... we are not mere animals, Wind Lord." -

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- "I am satisfied with my life. &nbsp;I ask nothing more of it, and I don't want anyone interfering with it." -

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- "I see..." -

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- "See yourselves out." - Crono growled. &nbsp;Concerned had seeped deeply into him, it showed.

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- "How will I know your final answer?" -

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- "Either a messenger will tell you, or the wind itself. &nbsp;Now, get out." - The tall demon points outside.

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Hoyt nodes, then signals Rafael and Sebastian to leave. &nbsp;Rafael turns, but Sebastian hesitates, looking insistently at the Wind Lord. &nbsp;Crono did not acknowledge anyone else in his presence save for Hoyt. &nbsp;Crono turns about-face, and flies upwards, back to wherever he was. &nbsp;Wind howled behind him. &nbsp;And Ludwig remained frozen.

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At the edge of the floating island, Sebastian creates a wind sphere, surrounding Rafael, Hoyt and himself with it to safely cross the deadly chasm of the Wind Hole.

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Team Gamma was once again whole as a group, a few miles away from the Wind Hole, which still remain in sight range. &nbsp;They sat in a circle, recapping and resting.

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- "So, Boto and Jason both got a family jewel from their respective families." - Hoyt began.

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Jason and Boto, sitting beside each other, nodded in unison.

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- "And we are going to get some sort of answer from Crono sometime around. &nbsp;At least, there was no conflict." - He adds.

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- "Where to from here, general?" - Rafael wonders.

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- "Well, Hayden, Airyoshi and Rude's families are gone... Rafael, will your family be hostile?" - Hoyt asks.

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- "Yes... they definitely will." - Rafael nods, then looks away concerned.

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- "Before we return to the human world, we should visit them first. &nbsp;Later on when we return, we'll explore the other families we don't originally know about." - Hoyt declared.

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The demons stood, Hoyt looked at Rafael.

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- "Lead us, then." - Hoyt makes an inviting gesture, and Rafael turns.

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The group of demons take flight, quickly ascending as they travel northwest.

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The castle that held Rafael's family sat a few miles from the city most of them were originally settled in. &nbsp;They arrive after a few minutes of travel. &nbsp;The fortress catches the eye, as it was brightly lit with a chromatic glow. &nbsp;In the past, it would be constantly monitored by patrols, but in the present situation, there was no need for such things. &nbsp;They land approximately four kilometers apart. &nbsp;The sky was now very dark.

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- "How will we go about this?" &nbsp;- Hoyt asks Rafael.

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- "You may go, and they will probably answer. &nbsp;They are not hostile towards other blues. &nbsp;But they will be towards me. &nbsp;I'm just wondering if I should accompany you, sir." - Rafael answers.

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- "I see... still, move with me and stay close and ready." - Hoyt finally says.

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Hayden, Boto, Jason, Ari, Rude and Rafael nod, each with different expressions in their faces. &nbsp;They glide closer to the castle, it began to seem bigger, now that they were grounded. &nbsp;Hoyt walked towards the gate, knocking on it moments later.

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A tall, blond demon with angel wings half-opens the door.

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- "State your business." -

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- "It is Hoyt. &nbsp;I come to see the leader of this family." -

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The gatekeeper of the angel castle lets Hoyt in, and closes the door.

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Light emanated from a wide variety of jewels that were encrusted in the marble walls of the great castle. &nbsp;It was a different feel from most of the other demon lairs. &nbsp;It was almost soothing and inviting. &nbsp;Hoyt had to adjust to the extra light that bathe him. &nbsp;The gatekeeper lead him along two sets of stairs, going to a third level and stepping across a tapered hall. &nbsp;The glass windows had mosaics of ancient art, the glowing jewels illuminating them perfectly. &nbsp;Hoyt enjoyed looking around, but then he is stopped. &nbsp;The gatekeeper steps through set of granite doors, signaling the ice lord to wait for a cue. &nbsp;A second later, a slight nod from the gatekeeper means that he can step inside.

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- "Kafziel, the ice lord Hoyt is here to see you." - the gatekeeper stood behind the closed door, head in bow and hand extend. &nbsp;Hoyt gently walks through. &nbsp;The gatekeeper then steps outside, closing the door behind him.

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Kafziel, Rafael's father, was a very large demon. &nbsp;He stood slightly taller than Tobey, around 9 feet tall. &nbsp;White feathers covered his wings, and his eyes seemed to glow, even if they didn't really. &nbsp;He looked down on Hoyt.

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- "Hoyt, always proper." -

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- "Thanks for seeing me." -

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- "To what honor is this visit? &nbsp;It is rather unexpected. &nbsp;Come, have a seat." - Kafziel sits on a large piece of embroided furniture behind him. &nbsp;He gestures to Hoyt with an open hand signaling a smaller version of said piece to his left. &nbsp;The ice lord takes the seat.

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- "It is about the Virgin Virus." - Hoyt said firmly.

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- "It couldn't have come at a better time. &nbsp;Don't you agree." -

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- "We're actually working on restoring the species." - Hoyt felt a pang of anger at Kafziel's sarcasm.

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- "Oh... and who is 'We'? &nbsp;The rest of the military?" - Kafziel growls.

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- "A group of demons that were all joined with Dr. Oscar." -

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- "Dr. Oscar...." - Kafziel seemed heavily annoyed at this information.

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- "Yes." - Hoyt nods.

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- "Why would you do such a thing, ice general? &nbsp;It... does not make sense to me." -

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- "It makes perfect sense to me. &nbsp;We're going to restore the world as it used to be." -

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- "The world was dirty in the past. &nbsp;It is clean now, just a fraction away from perfection." - Kafziel's voice felt exasperated.

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- "Do you really believe such a thing." - Hoyt was deeply restraining himself, keeping a clean face and hiding the diverse types of anger he was feeling from Kafziel's reaction.

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- "Don't question me, ice lord. &nbsp;And to answer your question; you will get nothing from us. &nbsp;Is there anything more rational you need?" -

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- "Look, Kafziel. &nbsp;If the time comes for us to cross paths while were working on this, I expect you to keep on your way and not interfere. &nbsp;That would be quite sad." -

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- "I have the right of way, general. &nbsp;Don't expect me to just let you slide." - Kafziel looked awfully serious, his muscles tensed, his wings extended and his sight capable of boring through diamond.

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- "I may have overstayed my welcome, then. &nbsp;Don't be an ignorant fool, Light Lord." - Hoyt stand, and turns.

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- "I don not fight without reason. &nbsp;But when I do, I do not lose. &nbsp;I don't expect to fight you, I don't want to have to do anything with you. &nbsp;But believe me, Ice Lord..." - Kafziel growls.

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Hoyt grunts, and angrily opens the door, startling the gatekeeper. &nbsp;Kafziel stands, arms crossed behind him, looking triumphantly. &nbsp;The door is closed.

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The gatekeeper sees Hoyt out, neither speaking a word. &nbsp;The door behind him is closed, he regroups with the other six demons.

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- "What happened?" - Rafael is the first to ask, noticing Hoyt's frustration.

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- "I may have forgotten how it is to talk to Kafziel..." - Hoyt replies.

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- "So it's another no go." - Ariyoshi remarks.

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- "That was to be expected." - Rafael sighs.

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- "I don't expect to cross paths with any other blue-blood that hasn't agreed to help. &nbsp;I'm just hoping, if we do, that there is no conflict. &nbsp;But you never know." - Hoyt takes a deep breath.

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- "So, we return now?" - Boto asks.

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- "Yes. &nbsp;I'm growing increasingly tired, I'm sure you all do." -

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- "Let's get ourselves back to the human world. &nbsp;To warmth..." -

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