The Absconders: Issue 16

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This is the SIXTEENTH issue of our new Marvel Fanon-Made storyline called ''The Absconders. ''To read the previous issue, click here. This storyline is Role-played and made by a certain number of experienced RPers. These are our RPers, and their OCs: If you want to join this RP, please ask in the comments and you will need most of our approvals to RP in here. Also, you need to have a Marvel OC (Original Character) submitted to deviantART OR this wiki and must share it with us so we know who we are RPing with. Disclaimer: Any real-life or fictional brands are used in as a parody. None of us are actually sponsored, nor do we care to be sponsored. Now let us begin the RP and enjoy :)
 * TheSuperiorOne - Trey Soniak (Earth-2025)
 * Thecryingwolf3553 - Eliana Rosenheim (Earth-2025)
 * PyroHunter16 - Haruto Higashikata (Earth-2025)
 * Infamoussnake - Dominic Bernedicci (Earth-2025)
 * Guilthegreat - Alexandre Demasque (Earth-2025)

Key: -
 * Normal writing is the dialogue between the characters.
 * Italic writing is a special writing type for characters with second personalities or long distance dialogue (telepathy or calls).
 * Bold and italic writing are the actions that characters do.
 * Writing in between the *asterisk* means that the character is talking in their heads.

At the Vanishing Point...
'Micah and Haruto were inside as Trey ran inside and slowly stopped; his eyes widening as he stared at his assumed dead best friend, sitting on the couch. He slowed walked around Haruto in complete shock and managed to get a word out.'

Trey: H-Haruto? Is that really you?? He looks at Micah H-How?! He looked at Haruto once more and looked completely shocked and confused.

Haruto: Yeah, it's me. He waved to his best friend and gave him a smile, removing the bottle from his phone and tucking it into his pocket. About a month and a half since I left, right? Giorno arrived through a side entrance and walked into the VP

Giorno: Ah, Haruto. Welcome back from the Arcana. How'd it go?

Haruto: Managed to leave early. Got some pretty awesome stuff out of it.

Giorno: Cool, cool. He sees Trey in shock, then starts to back up My bad, I interrupted something... He backs away and heads into the kitchen for a snack

Haruto: To be fair, I did tell you guys in advance I'd be leaving.

Dominic came in to the VP with Eliana and saw Haruto, and his eye twitched.

Dominic: Y-You, wait, blackhole, but, durability-- Science, HOW IN THE HELL ARE YOU HERE!?

Haruto: You do remember I can stop time, right? In addition, I have extra-dimensional deities watching over me, so... F-ck logic. He reached into his pocket and took out a cold can of root beer, opening it and taking a sip I got some new powers out "dying" too. He used air quotes around "dying"

Eliana: Hey, we saw you die, okay? We saw Zacharia suck you into a... A black hole! Wh-where were you this whole time? Inside the black hole?

Haruto: Pfft, no. The deities who made the Tarot buckle used the black hole as a portal to their personal planet.' He held out his new phone, which was heavily modified to include compacted motorcycle components. Then, he pointed to an app that had a globe with an arrow circling around it, as if to symbolize returning' I can go back whenever I want, wherever I want. Just gotta use this app and bam, I'm on a planet isolated from the rest of the universe. He then went back to his online group chats to catch up on what's been happening to them.

Trey stared at him and sat down looking concerned and confused, but smirked a little, feeling a bit of relief.

Trey: Well... Let’s see what you got... Hopefully it was worth dying over... He held his head still feeling confused but couldn’t help but feel a little happy that he could cry.

Haruto: I think it was definitely worth it...' He gave everyone a smile and finished his soda before crushing the can with his hands. When he opened his hands, there wasn't anything there.' So... what did I miss while I was gone?

Eliana: Virtues gone crazy, there's barely any Superheroes left in the city save from us, and the Erratics... Which Trey made an alliance with.

Haruto: I see... Haruto browsed the news, seeing that Richard Gardener has declared war on the Absconders Gardener? Who the hell is this?' He taps and holds the current screen, then taps on the globe with an arrow icon, sending it to the Arcana for analysis. A second later, he receives information from them Ah... His dad was killed by... one of us? He looks through other news articles, then uncovers the interview with Dom and the footage of Eli killing Thomas Eli... you actually... killed someone? He looked at her with disbelief, not expecting the "pacifist" of the group to have killed a person, much less a multi-billionaire.' Gone for a month and a half, and this is what happens...

Eliana: I had to kill him! It wasn't murder, it was justice. You didn't see what he did, he murdered children, many innocent people for fun. He was a monster, and now his son is making out like I'm some sort of demon looking to destroy his family. He's dragging you all down too, but I'm dealing with it.

Haruto: Yare yare daze... He sighed as he closed the news articles and got up. I guess everything falls apart when one of us leaves... He began pacing around, somehow drinking another can of soda as he paced We need to start training together again. Or go on missions together again. The team needs to head out together. The Absconders need to come back in full force. He turned to everyone currently gathered with a serious face And we'll do that by defeating the Virtues.

Trey: They’re tough though... I mean you guys got more powerful so hopefully we can stand a chance now... He laid back in the chair and went into thought.

Haruto: Hopefully... Last time I checked, they had gravity manipulators.

Giorno: In addition... Giorno returned to the room, seeing that everyone else was already involved There was one who summoned a dragon. It wasn't a normal dragon though...

Haruto: Dragon, huh...? He brought out his phone and looked through his inventory Hm... Maybe I should make more weapons...

Eliana: I got ambushed in the street by them. Saw a Sound Warper. Apparently the Erratics fought one Virtue who mentioned a guy behind the guy. A leader above the actual Seven.

Haruto: A sound warper, one encountered by the Erratics, one who formed a dragon, the gravity f--k, and a lead on the leader of the Seven Virtues? Hm... He was taking notes on his phone Yare yare... how bothersome this is going to be...' He closed his eyes for a moment, taking a breath. When he opened his eyes, he saw everyone around him in a zombie-like state. He panicked for a moment before rubbing his eyes and reopening them. After that, everyone was normal' *Even now...? Those damn Echoes...* I should be able to share my weapons with everyone, and I've got new transformation equipment... Perhaps we should have a meeting with everyone we've recruited and go over what everyone's bringing to the fight.

Dominic: Hm, I think Ripper owes me a favour, time that I actually take up duty as a member of the Hivemind and call in help.

Eliana: We can meet up with everyone and discuss the situa- 'She is interrupted by the whole base suddenly shaking, like an earthquake. A loud hiss echoes throughout the Vanishing Point tunnels, then before anyone can react, a chilling, snake-like voice starts speaking. It was whispering, but it was still loud and irritated the Absconders' ears as it spoke. Eliana recognised it, as the voice of the Sound Virtue.'

Virtue: ''The Absconders, the time has almost come. We were battling for quite some time, yet the war is not over. We have discovered your base, but we will not attack. The city is falling apart and thus our new world is close to being a reality. Only a few stand in our way. The Seven Virtues want this to end as much as you do, and so we shall end it once and for all. We have a proposal for our final battle, and so we invite you to meet us before the battle commences. Come to Trinity County by tomorrow at 8 am sharp, and we shall discuss terms of battle. Bring your leaders, your pathetic army if you have one, bring whatever you wish to show off. However, if you do not attend, we will unleash Hell onto this city, tearing it down piece by piece and replace it with our own. I wonder how much you'll be able to save in time, I doubt it'll be much. So I advise you to meet with us, the Seven of us will enjoy seeing you. Farewell.'' The voice echoed and quietened, as everyone looked at each other in bewilderment and shock.

Eliana: Well... Change of plan, we'll meet with the Seven Virtues beforehand. They will bring their entire army no doubt, to show their power. We could do the same, but we'll look pathetic to them either way, whether we bring everyone or just the most powerful. We don't have an army to show off, we should just go poetic and bring seven of us. Especially Haruto, that'd be an insult, showing that one of us "returned from the dead". It's good to let them underestimate us, guys?

Trey: He said in a shakey tone. This is actually kind of scary dudes... Sorry to be the pessimist but I don’t think we can actually beat them... Even after you guys have gotten really powerful. But, I guess I’ll contact the Erratics. He stands up and is about to go to the tunnel leading to his room.

Alyna: She came out of her room. I’ll call and tell Spoil.

Eliana: I'll go find Jason. Trey can find Alex after he's done. I doubt Thad will be up to join, not that he'd be useful in this fight... She buries her face in her hand, sighing. So we'll bring me, Trey, Haruto, Spoil, Alex, Dominic and Limit. The rest we'll leave behind, the Virtues don't know how many members are in the Absconders, let them underestimate us. We can check out their army, no doubt composed of half the population of LA...

Micah: Great. I’ll get some tools and enchantments ready and stuff. Stuff that’ll help us gain the edge. Also Trey, there’s this spell I’ve been trying. I’m going to need your help with it when you get back.

Trey: Got it. Now, be right back.

A few moments later in South L.A streets
Alex was in his bright red muscle car a burger in his right hand and a cigarette in his left, he was looking outside through the opened car window, his eyes were wandering around when he saw a woman in a mini skirt walk on the pathway, his eyes opened wide and he smirked

Alex: Whooooooo!!! Hey! the woman turned to him with a concerned look when he took out a wad of notes to shake it in front of his face I have the day free, I also the money free, and now, you are gon' be free of that he pointed at the skirt, The woman turned at him in disgust

Woman: How dare you!!! I will call the police

Alex: Heh, he took a bite out of his sandwich as he was laughing God! why do b-tches wear those if it's not to attract handsome guys like me, jeez, get outta here. the woman cut to the right as she walked away as fast as possible

Trey dropped down on top of a building next to where Alex was, watching him, and sighing.

Trey: *This guy is such an idiot.* He jumps down the building and after almost reaching the ground, he boosts himself on a window of the building and sits on it, getting Alex’s attention. Yo! Alex!

Alex: Oh! look who is here, What's the deal, you here to catch me for sexual assault? Because today I didn't. he took a bite of his burger Tell me or get lost my man.

Trey: 'He rose an eyebrow at Alex, looking confused on how he drew such a conclusion of his arrival. He chuckled and shook his head, then said in a light tone.' Look dude, be at Trinity Forest grounds at 8am sharp tomorrow. We’re meeting up with the Virtues. They’re going to be discussing the final battle with us, so I advise that you come.

Alex: Dude you just expect me to know what you talking 'bout? Being an Absconders is such a f-cking drag he took a last bite of his burger and threw the paper outside let's just go to the super secret base, I need rest.

Trey: He rolls his eyes and stands up completely horizontal sticking to the window. See you there then. He takes off running up the building until he gets to the top, then takes off flying, although this gives him a heavy headache.

Alex looked at Trey as he took off and in a reflex tried to take a bite of his sandwich before realizing that he already finished it, he continued looking out his window for girls when he noticed someone he was recognizing walking down the pathway, it was the boy from before.

Alex: Hey! You! the boy turned around with a surprised look on his face

Boy: Oh! Hello haha he walked to the car, a polite smile on his face

Alex: I just wanted to tell you; thanks, what you said helped me, I was kinda losing my sh-t

Boy: Ah? oh this, haha no problem I guess

Alex: Anything you especially want? money? fame? power?, Just ask.

Boy: haha...the boy was looking around uncomfortably with an awkward grin on his face ...I don't really want anything...

Alex: I am grateful man, I won't let go until I give you back the favor

Boy: Well...I don't like to talk about it...but....the smile of the boy turned back to a neutral expression you see...there is a man called Allan Oliji who...well...it's a business man, he gave me a little cash in exchange of delivering him...something...I thought that it would be something small...maybe drugs or something...but...it's worse.

Alex: Allan Oliji? I think I heard this name before...he was a member of the domain back in 2020 right?

Boy: the domain? what is that?

Alex: Oh nevermind, you should not even have heard about that, let's just say that this Allan Oliji is not a honest man, what is it you had to deliver.

Boy: people...

Alex: That doesn't surprise me from someone from there.

Boy: immigrants, he wants me to deliver immigrants to a certain location.

Alex: What? why would he ask a kid to deliver freaking illegal immigrants.

Boy: He doesn't want to raise any suspicions...I met him when I just started going to the squat...I accepted...a million dollars for crying out loud...but now, I don't want to do it anymore...but he won't let me...he will kill me if he doesn't get it...

Alex: Ha! Not if I kill them first!

Boy: I'm not asking you to kill them...I don't want anyone to get killed!

Alex: pfff, then what...

Boy: here...in south L.A, there is human trafficking happening under the hero's sight, you are a member of the absconders right? Just tell them...

Alex: We have bigger issues right now...I don't think they will be able to help.

Boy: There are families in containers out there, they are treated like objects, they get beaten everyday, they are sold like slaves...this kind of thing shouldn't be happening.

Alex: *what a dumb kid, thinking that the world is a fairy tail* Ok kid, I will let them know for the sake of gratefulness, but I don't promise anything.

Boy: thank you a lot! I will be on my way now, sorry for bothering haha

Alex: no problemo, Alex then started the engine and at max speed headed to the VP, he got in and first person he saw was Dominic in the hallway, who was in his armor, but a different protocol, the helmet had been streamlined almost matching with the shape fo his head, he had a long technological coat made of nanites, where the tails of the coats had green and white lines.

Dominic: Sup Alex, you sounded like you needed to get here fast.

Alex: I did want to get here fast, Things are getting out of hand here.

Dominic: What isn't out of hand anymore? Anywho, enlighten me...

Alex: Just heard about a human trafficking network going on, In normal conditions I wouldn't care but I have to look into it to give back a favor, immigrants come in, are sold, all right in front of you guys.

Dominic: Take me to this trafficking network, gives me a chance to test this protocol out as well.

Alex: It doesn't work like this, it's not the domain, the domain was just 1 place, what is happening right now, is complex and well hidden, Can you make research on a certain Allan Ojiri?

Dominic: Hm yes, of course, also. Gives Alex what seems to be eight cannisters that look like futuristic soda cans This is another thing I want to test, bring out to any overly serious gang places you know of like the Domain, plant it in the exact middle, and, tell me what happens...

Alex: alright, who else is in here?

Dominic: So far Antonia.

Alex: 'Kay cool. he walks into the room and sits down to take out is phone and search the name "Allan Ojiri" on the web browser, Antonia, was there and she saw the name he searched up.

Antonia: Ya' know, unless you're going back to extremely shady stuff, why are you looking that D-bag up?

Alex: Uh? he looked at Antonia Oh, it's you uh...uuuh...Tanya right?, he is involved in a human trafficking network and I am bored.

Antonia: Lemme guess you want to find him?

Alex: Well, thank you captain obvious.

Dominic: Found him, uploading map to your phone now...

the map showed up on the phone of Alex

Alex: well that didn't take long...Well, let's get in my car... we ride to the docks where he is supposed to be.

Dominic: Just to tell you it feels loger than it takes to find.

Antonia: Alright, come on Alex, lead the way...

Alex lead the way to his car and after the 2 others got in, they drove to the docks after many minutes they arrived, the place was completely empty, no one was here working or anything, Alex got out of the car and looked at Dom and Antonia

Alex: come on.

The two nod, as Dom creates a knife, and Antonia pulls out her pistols, just in case.

The two followed Alex as he was searching around, after a few minutes, they noticed a big container that was transported by one of the boats and that surprisingly wasn't open yet, Alex got close to the container and used one of his fire balls to blow up the door, when it felt down, what they were seeing was horrible, tenths of people most likely from India all dead on the floor

Alex: jesus f-ck m-before he could finish his sentence a flash appeared, it was from a camera that was suspended from the top of the container, it had just taken a picture of the three absconders in front of immigrants corpses.

Alex: well, F-ck.

Antonia: Got it! She used flames to boost herself up and grabs the camera.

Alex: no, no, no...The picture must have been sent to a server automatically...sh-t, we just got framed...f-ck...Allan Ojiri knew we were coming...that f-cking kid, I will gut him!

Dominic: Wait a server? He looks at a radio tower at the distance Come on, follow me, I can do this. Soon he goes to the radio tower as both followed him as he was making some tendrils sprout from his back Do me a favor, guard my body please...

Alex: Don't. Allan Ojiri probably downloaded the picture from there along with all people working with him...One misstep and we are public enemies...don't. I don't want. to be. a public ene-his phone was ringing, he took it to look at "Private Number" written on it and answered

Alex: Who is that?

Private number: long time no see.

Alex: Allan Ojiri; I will kill you.

Allan: No you won't, neither will your friends, The absconders are criminals, you destroyed various properties during your fights, some of your members killed people and you are with them...YOU! what kind of hero team is this?

Alex: You are judging yet you are Allan Ojiri, one of the domain familiars and ex collaborator.

Allan: I am a business man Red Mask, Business is legal.

Alex: not when it involves humans.

Allan: Hahaha, big talk, the virtues, the absconders, the avengers, WHAT AN ERA TO LIVE IN!, an era of people convincing themselves that they are doing the right when truly they aren't doing anything but wasting time and space. Their illusions of grandeur pains me.

Alex: Shut up and get to your point, why did you even call?

Allan: Well, Dominic, Antonia and yourself are in a delicate position, I called you to point that out.

Alex: Get lost Allan! he hung off and smashed his phone

Dominic makes his tendrils get off of the tower, and Antonia was swearing under her breath.

Dominic: So, the b-starf can make us public enemies, LA already sees us as terrorists.

Alex: I'm not a big fan of getting chased, I always bribed my way through things, Allan never does things at random...Just be ready I guess, we should head back to the VP the got into Alex's cars and made their way back to the VP

Meanwhile...
'Dominic went back to Dinomo tower in his office, and he sighed in stress as he looked behind him looking at the city, he stood up from his chair, just to look at the view. He was also looking at his slight reflection in the window, seeing his pupils dilate and change colors a bit.'

Dominic: Yeah, it's all gonna fall if we don't clear our names... I know it's hard, but we have to keep pushing on... Being labeled by the law has never stopped any hero really, so just find ways, we always do... But they look at us and forget what we do, what we sacrificie, they can't be greatful His eyes furiously glows a dark green ... They'll abandon us! They'll all stab us in the back, S.H.I.E.L.D, the Government, even the damn people, t-they'll betray us... A tear rolls down his cheek as he looks down a bit, but he starts laughing Funny how all of them wouldn't be here without any of you huh? He looks up and fully sees his reflection, it was Dominic, but by his side was Dino, behind him was the Vanquish, and there was Chernabog, the Symbiote, and Wicked You need to calm down more Dominic, a hero's journey is never an easy one... And You're right, you could have easily ruled LA, but you chose to do the hero business for fun, but you learned to be a true hero... I could have destroyed the city, but I stopped, and that is something you did... You were able to sympathize with inner demons, and embrace them... If people will label us as terrorists, fine, we'll keep being what they call "terrorists"... He hears the door suddenly open and it was Viviane who looked a bit worried Viv, you can knock next time, anything up?

Viviane: I'm just here to tell you, several employees want a raise, as they say at this point only money can make them stay.

Dominic: So you're telling me you want a raise?

Viviane: Wha-? No, I-

Dominic: Kidding, anyways, yeah raise those salaries, proportionate though, anything else?

Viviane: I wanted to talk about something...

Dominic: Oh, ohhhh, is this about the club, look I'm sorry, I had one too many drinks...

Viviane: No, don't be.

Dominic: No, no, I can be seen as manipulating someone lower than me, there can be lawsuits, and I'm dragging Dinomo through enough bombs and-

Viviane: Dominic! She interrupted ss he sat down, being calm Look, I just want to say that, I'm staying by your side no matter what, in fact, your father planned it that way, and, I can see why, you are becoming a man, that even he admits, he could hever become. And that's a good man, and I see that, I feel that, He's proud to have been your father, Dominic. She gives him a smile.

Dominic: He looks at the window seeing Dino putting a hand on his shoulder *Hehe, Old man... Hehe little shit.* Thank you, Viv, from what's happening so far, I'm glad to know someone who's not an Absconder is taking my side, gives me hope that there are still people who believe in the Absconders. He turns at his chair and looks at the city, but Dominic is caught off by a hand on his shoulder and it was Viviane.

Viviane: Give them time, they'll see.

11th July, 2026
'It was 7:54 am when the Absconders arrived. They were in Trinity County, in an open forest area near a rocky hill, Eliana, Trey, Haruto, Alex, Dominic, Limit and Spoil all came together and stood in a closely packed line. They were facing their enemies, all Seven Virtues who were staring them down, standing in an orderly line as if expecting guests. The Seven were wearing their own unique coloured cloaks, red, blue, green, purple, grey, black and orange. Behind the Virtues on the open field, outreaching as far as the Absconders could see, was several armies of cloaked assassins, all of them standing in square-structured groups of one thousand soldiers, as if ready to march. There were seven squares, no doubt one army for each Virtue, resulting in 7,000 Assassin soldiers. The Virtues were all hooded, but when the Absconders arrived in formation, they removed their hoods in respect. Seven against seven they all stood.'

Anthony (Green): Welcome, Absconders. He whispered in his snake voice We're glad you came. We've all greatly admired your cour-

Eliana: There's no need for a faux affable conversation. We're here to discuss battle terms, that is all.

Anthony: Patience, Gemstone.

Victoire (Purple): Look, girl, there's seven thousand more of us than there are of you. Why are you still playing tough? Not to mention this. 'She snaps her fingers, as a loud mechanical roar was heard in the distance. Eliana shook at the sound of it.' Hope I didn't scare ya...

Dominic: We get it each of the Seven is trying to be Daenerys Targaryen. Jokes aside, are we gonna have to wait for "AHNOLD" for terms?

Ayman (Red): Don't speak his name. We should take your tongues for that!

Jared (Blue): Calm yourself, Ayman. His name is Arnault, speak it right or hold you tongue.

Zacharia (Grey): How do you know this name? It is not a name our men are allowed to speak. Betrayal is not a thing in our company. Our men punish themselves. You saw this, I heard, from the traitor that revealed the attack on the Centre.

Karl (Black): Is it a crime to mention his name? He has created such a beautiful new world, one without crime or torment.

Eliana: So it's true? There's someone behind the Seven, controlling the Virtues?

Ayman: Such incompetence would never have happened in my ranks. Blowing up the Centre was child's play to me, and I would've killed you all then hadn't it been for that traitor. No matter, I can make up for that now.

Jared: We wait as we agreed, Ayman. The Virtue in the blue cloak tried to calm the red cloaked Virtue.

Haruto: Seven in total...' He held out his hand and began swiping through the air. To him, he was looking through his equipment in an inventory, but everyone else saw him swiping through the air Everything's in seven, huh? He stepped up and pointed straight at Zacharia' You there. Mr Singularity. Remember me? He cracked his knuckles before flipping Zacharia off

Zacharia: His smug grin turned into disbelief. What?! I-I killed you already! *How is this possible?!*

Haruto: Death, huh? I guess that's what everyone saw. So, battle terms?

Alex: F-ck battle terms, battles don't have rules, we fight, you all die, heroes win and that's it.

Figure: We're all heroes here. 'An 8th cloaked figure said from behind the Seven. As they heard this, the line split open and they all kneeled, as a white cloaked Virtue assassin walked up to the Absconders.' You want to protect your imperfect world, we want to save it.

Eliana: Who are you?

Figure: You've heard of me, I assume. My name is Arnault, and I am the leader of the Seven Virtues.

Eliana: What about the Seven?

Arnault: They are my Seven Virtues. He spoke in a calm, approachable voice and he had two swords sheathed. I started this company, I am the Eagle they all wear on their cloaks, I am the one who granted them their gifts.

Eliana: Their gifts?

Arnault: The great powers they possess, that we all possess. I gave them to each and every assassin in my company.

Eliana: How?

Arnault: I can bestow powers upon people.

Eliana: Then why are you trying to kill Superheroes?

Arnault: I don't need to explain myself to you. But I do admire your own powers, all of you have managed to survive this far. And for that I think it wouldn't be fair for the new world to be introduced with all of you murdered unfairly. My battle terms, if you can defeat all my Virtues individually, you have proved me wrong and we surrender. Earth will be in your hands to destroy. However, if you fail to defeat any of my Virtues, I won't hesitate to command them to liberate the cities which you protect. The remaining Superhuman population won't be able to keep us out, and soon they will all become my assassins.

Eliana: What kind of battle is this? This is cowardice. You won't fight yourself, but you will turn the tides of the battle against your men?

Arnault: I'm making it fair for your side. Be grateful I'm not having them attack you all at once, because we all know the odds of that fight. The battle will start in one week from now, on the 18th of July. Go back to your base, strategize, rally your allies, pray to your Gods, then return here and fight for your salvation. We'll be waiting. He turns around and leaves, as the Virtues stand up and form the line again.

Alex: Well, that was really over dramatic.

Dominic: Okay, soooo what's with the whole 7 deal?

Karl: Arnault likes to pick Seven of his most trusted and loyal friends.

Eliana: And you all follow him blindly?

Karl: We were his friends before he gave us the gift, we were always loyal to him.

Eliana: Great. I think we should go back now, we'll see you again in a week for the fight.

Karl: Farewell, Absconders.

'The Absconders and co leave, heading back to the Vanishing Point as the Virtue army stays there, in the same position for the week. '

Back at the Vanishing Point
As they arrived, Dominic put a holo projector at the main room's table, showing two Hivemind assault cruisers, each containing 300 Troops.

Dominic: So, besides Ripper, and his troops, who else has got more additions to our side.

Eliana: Thaddeus isn't joining, apparently. The rest of the Absconders were at the base too, so were the Erratics and Spoil who were let in as they arrived.

Jason: I can create, like, a dozen monsters. Wouldn't really make much of a different though.

Eliana: So, that's 6 hundred Hivemind troops and... 12 demon spawn?

Jason: Yea.

Eliana: Great. The Virtues must have like 7 thousand assassins. They'd beat us by overwhelming us.

Jason: You can't just find more heroes?

Eliana: There are no more heroes left after the Virtues.

Antonia: Well, I have a way, but you guys need to buy me some time, like, it will take the whole seven days for me to get my guys.

Eliana: If it works, sure. Ugh, it's my birthday tomorrow, I totally forgot. This whole Virtue business is stressing me out.

Dominic: Even though it might not be the time, you could use stress relief, as in, come on, you're pretty much our leader in all of this, so yeah you could relax...

Virus: Ugh, the host is being sympathetic... She whispered to Vice whilst she was in her inert state.

Vice was tuned out with her headphones but took them off.

Vice: What? Oh, yeah, hey can we just skip to the plan of battle? No one cares about your damn birthday.

Eliana: Fine, do you have any sort of army or demon legion or whatever?

Vice: Hah, no. But I can create some death slaves. I can bring a couple dozen of them.

Eliana: Good.

Jason: Wait, why can't your boyfriend do that too? Create slaves.

Eliana: Dom is bringing a Hivemind army...

Jason: What, no I mean Thaddeus.

Eliana: Thad isn't my boyfriend...

Jason: Oh, whatever.

Eliana: Thaddeus's busy training with Myron. He's useless against the Virtues, he would just get himself killed. Oh, Myron has a monastery of wizards I think. I can check with him. Anyone else?

Alex: Just beat some thugs up here and there and force them to fight.

Eliana: Not only is that cruel, random thugs would be nothing in this fight and die very quickly.

Alex: Cannon fodder. It's a good tactic if you are a good tactician.

Eliana: I don't care. We're not forcing people to die for us.

Vice: Do you not understand what slave means? Besides these people don't matter. If you want to save yourselves from these Virtues you're gonna have to break your moral code.

Eliana: Whatever... I'm going to train alone for a bit, we'll discuss battle plans another time. Everyone should get training too.

'Soon Dominic went into his room, and made holograms everywhere, each showing his memories of different battles, he had. Either as a team with teh Absconders, Mistakes he made, or battles with just himself, he then looks at the battle between him and Zacharia.'

Dominic: Hmmm, a giant form could be in order....What do you think guys?

Suddenly holograms of Dino, his Vanquish suit, Chernabog, the Symbiote, and Wicked appeared.

Dino: Even with your speed in changing between protocols, that doesn't mean you'll have enough time to generatw nanites that fast, you're not Hank Pym.

Dominic: Hm, guess you're right. He then turns to a different set of memories, and it was every time he went berserk Beast mode anyone?

Symbiote: Yesssss, you already embraced inner demons, why stop now?

Wicked: You don't see me calling you a literal piece of "cosmic sh-t" now do you? They glare at each other.

Chernabog: The beast mode is a great idea.

Vanquish: Yes, you still have some memories of Chaka right.

'Both Chernabog and Vanquish look through memories and found Chaka, the first Vanquish host and his almost feral, beastial and wild nature, as they gathered data, and showed Dominic schematics for the Beast Protocol, showing that it was a well physique between Rebirth, and Gamma. It's legs resembled hind legs, it had claws, the traditional Vanquish helmet, but with an open mouth with sharp teeth, and a tail.'

Dominic: Excellent, anything else?

'Each of all of them started giving ideas, until he heard some of the other Absconders pass by his room, and he made the holograms of his other personalities go away. As Dom worked on his additional Protocols, Haruto and Trey walked by and entered a training room.'

Haruto: Up for a little sparring?' He put on his new belt and took out two little bottles, one dark silver and the other bright silver. He shook them up a little bit as he waited for Trey'

Trey: Erm, sure bro. He looked at the bottles weirdly and then at Haruto. We should go in the “backyard.” He made air quotes. It’d be better so it can contain our powers. 'He walks out of the room and heads down a tunnel, which lead into the other end of the Vanishing Point, and walked up stairs to an open space with no buildings or housing nearby. Just grass and trees.' Haruto: Sure. He follows Trey, placing the bright silver bottle on the right slot of his belt, followed by the other bottle in the other slot.

Binary Driver:'' Shin Arcana! Assault! Best Match!''' Haruto quickly twisted the lever upwards as he stepped out onto the field of grass. A series of pipes formed around him, which were filled with energy the same color as the bottles.'

Haruto: Henshin!' The pipes formed screen-like shapes similar to a Gundam plastic model kit before enclosing themselves over Haruto and leaving him in his armor. After the screens disappeared, steam vented outwards from the areas where the armor halves connected'

BD:'' Mix!! Genjitsu no Attacker! Shin Assault!!''

Haruto: Now then... He held out his hand as pipes extended from his belt and to his hand, forming the shape of a sword with a circular guard before solidifying together into the item it formed Let's see how you've held up while I was gone.

Trey: Under his breath. Jesus Christ... What just happened... To Haruto. Alright let’s do this! 'His eyes glow dark blue as heat started to come from them. He charged at Haruto with a flying tackle aiming to grab around his body.'

Haruto: Ikuze...! Haruto dodged the attack and swiped at Trey with his sword, cosmic energy charged on the surface of the blade

'Trey turned and flew upwards dodging the Cosmic energy blast. His head aches as he used telekinesis so he flies down at Haruto and launches multiple punches in high speeds as he reached him.'

Haruto jumped backwards as Trey flew upwards, sheathing his sword on his back before charging his fists with cosmic energy and returning Trey's punches with his own, the two punching each other at high speeds as Haruto yelled out "Muda...!"

Trey: MUDAAAAAA!!! 'Trey started to slow down as more of Haruto’s punches connected, and that’s when Trey got completely overtaken by the amount of punches, getting hit backwards. He stumbled and spun around shooting heavy, wide cosmic beams from his eyes at Haruto which also scorched the grass it blasted over.' RAHHHH

Haruto: That's my line! He lets the cosmic beams damage him greatly, unable to avoid or counter it in time. Dual up!

BD:'' Pyro Arcana! Swordsman! Best Match!''' As the smoke from the cosmic beams hitting Haruto faded, it revealed Haruto in a sleeker, sharper armor. His right side was white, save for his right arm which was a vermilion red. His left side was the same red, with a white arm instead.''' Mix!! Kasai no Blade Master! Pyro Swordsman!!''

Haruto: Check this out. He held out his hand and reached into a small portal, taking out an Odachi greatsword

BD: Kurenai Odachi!! After this, Haruto dashed forward towards Trey and slashed.

'Trey made his body dense enough in time for the slash to barely damage him, then counters by shapeshifting his hand into a spiky mace and uppercuts Haruto with it, with immense force. This sends Haruto flying upwards.'

Trey: How do you like that?! He used TK on the ground around him, breaking it apart and sending huge debris at Haruto who’s still launched up in the air.

Haruto: Dual up! 'He replaced the bottles in his driver with another pair, one green and the other silver-ish black. The screens still formed in the air, though it wasn't supported by anything. As he fell back down, the front screen remained while the back screen flew down faster to catch up and complete the armor'

BD:'' Aero Arcana! Reaper! Best Match! The screens disappeared as Haruto fell back down in a much slimmer and lighter armor Mix!! Kaze no Sparrow! Aero Reaper!! Haruto summoned a pair of chain sickles made seemingly from emeralds, using them to hook into the ground and pull himself down quicker before letting them go and drop-kicking Trey from above''

'Trey’s face hit the ground with immense force and this dazed him. He got up very fast and got in a fighting stance, then darted at Haruto, stepping around him, inhaling a huge ton of air then releasing it as a super breath at Haruto in point blank range.'

Haruto let the super breath hit him and get blasted away before using the air from the breath to boost himself back straight at Trey in a tackle, summoning his chain-sickles again and preparing to slash at Trey's body.

Trey: Tch, you’re so annoying! 'He made a psychic shield emerge from his skin and blast Haruto off of him as Trey hit the ground and rolled a few times himself. He then controlled all the flying debris he sent up at Haruto earlier and sent them down at Haruto. After he did that, he flew at Haruto preparing an all out assault. *I don’t think he can dodge all of these attacks coming at him!* His eyes glowed as he cocked back his arm.'

BD:'' Terra Arcana! Artillery! Best Match!''' Haruto had flown back from being blasted away. The dust surrounding him from the impact began to fade away as two screens could be seen faintly.''' Mix!! Chikyu no Ordnance! Terra Artillery!! The dust finally faded to reveal Haruto in much heavier armor, his left side being brownish-orange with a bronze arm while his right side was reversed: bronze with a brownish-orange arm.''

Haruto: Not so fast, bud.' Haruto held up a pistol-like weapon, causing a large portal to appear behind him. Several panels flew out and combined into a large rifle I still haven't used this form yet. He pulled the trigger on his pistol several times, blasting away the debris with the rifle before aiming at Trey and firing several cosmic energy projectiles at him with the rifle. The projectiles all hit Trey and he stopped flying and skidding along the ground, getting dirt everywhere. When the dust settled it is seen that Trey is heavily bleeding and panting from the cosmic energy shots.'

Trey: S-Sh*t man... He coughs up blood. Couldn’t go a little easier? He said this weakly as he held his hand in Haruto’s direction and created a huge omnidirectional blast of telekinesis.

Haruto: Sorry, dude... He holsters his pistol and has the rifle split up into panels again, using that to take the brunt of the telekinesis wave before returning them through the portal and running over to Trey You good? We can stop here if you want...

Trey: Y-Yeah man... He gets up coughing as his injuries heal very slowly. Mind helping a little?

Haruto: Yeah, I got you. He holds out his hand and begins healing Trey's injuries, overwriting the wounds so that they healed almost immediately and caused no pain for him Better?' He holds out his hand to help Trey up. Trey takes his hand and gets up, wiping dirt off his body.'

Trey: Seems like you’re pretty ready for this battle... Unlike me.

Haruto: What happened to you while I was gone...? You didn't get seriously hurt, did you? Seeing the battle was over, Haruto removed the bottles and exited his armor, letting it dissipate into a mass of mist that flew away from him and Trey.

Trey: Nah... I lost my powers when I thought you died bro... but I recently got them back, and I didn’t get any stronger. So I guess I gotta work extra hardto survive now.

Haruto: I see... Well, you'll get past this sooner or later. If Eli and I can get as strong as we are now, you can too. He gave Trey a smile of confidence.

Trey: Thanks man. Anyways I’ll be back later. Cya. He looks a little upset as he flies away, with an intense headache.

Back to Alex
Alex went outside and was now searching for any trace of the boy who told him about the immigrants, after a while of searching he noticed the boy who was eating at Tim's burger with a girl, Alex rushed inside the restaurant

Alex: You! he ran to the table where the boy was sitting and in front of all the customers he grabbed him by the collar and held him against the wall

Boy: Oh god! the girl who was with the boy got up in shock

Girl: Oh my god! What do you want!

Alex: What the hell man! You and Allan were up for that one weren't you!!!

Boy: What!? No-No! What!?

Girl: Carrey!? are you alrig-

Alex: Shut up b-tch! he turned back to the boy So Carrey, is that it, get outside. he let the boy down and goes outside, all the customers were eating pretending that nothing happened

Carrey: No, No, what happened? tell me what happened!!! he babbled as he followed Alex outside

Alex:You told me to go help the immigrants, you insisted on it, but it was a trap, now Allan Ojiri has a picture of me and 2 other absconders in front of corpses!

Carrey: Oh my god...Oh my God! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't know that it was that, I just wanted to help, I didn't know!!!

Alex: You didn't f-cking know that there was dozens of dead immigrants inside of a sealed container that you HAD as job to deliver! Are you sh-tting me?

Carrey: No-No, Please you gotta believe me! I needed to deliver it to a certain location! I didn't know if the people were dead or not, I didn't know anything! I just had a job to fulfill!

Alex: Where is Allan at the moment. TELL ME!

Carrey: I-I-I don't know!!! Please, I swear I don't know! I don't want to get involved with him again! please!

Alex: Sh-t...Well, I guess I will be on my way then.

Carrey: I'm sorry if I cannot help...really...

Alex: Urg, it's not like you could do anything.

Carrey: Well...I wish I could but not now the girl that was with him came out with a worried look

Girl: Who are you? he looked at Aled

Alex ignored her and got back to the car to drive back to the VP with something that can only be described as frustration

12th July, 2026
'It was 5:46 pm, and Eliana's birthday party was over. She had returned to the Vanishing Point with the others and they sat in the main room.'

Eliana: Sorry to cut it short, I'm going to go home early to attend Corrie's birthday. What luck we're born on the same day, haha.