Chapter 79 Prepping Glory Bay (1/2)

Mina stood on the deck of the Phoenix, she had her hand looped through the arm of her closest human friend.It was a sign of changing times when humans and Aquarions lived in peace.Her pale face was emotionless but inside she was unhappy.Nix stopped by to wish them well, but today he wouldn't be fighting alongside the Souza Accord.

”I'm sorry for being difficult about this Nix.I feel disappointed that you won't be part of the sea battle. ”

”We can't take the risk that I could be finished off during the first stage of this event.”Nix didn't want to miss the Phoenix's coming out party either.The Phoenix had already made a reputation for herself at Espana, today they would continue that by becoming the terror of Glory Bay.

The Aquarion smiled unexpectedly.”Did you know that a few of the Aquarion males are showing an interest in Fajii?”

Nix frowned at the statement, ”they are just figuring out how great she is now?”

Mina nodded, ”that doesn't make you happy?”

”It's nothing to do with me.” Nix closed his eyes, the noise of the docks was oddly comforting in the calm before the storm.”If Fajii is happy, that's what matters.”

Mina smiled gently, ”I think so too.”

”Today, if anyone receives a critical injury they will be transported to a holding area.”

”If I survive the sea battle, then I will find you on the battlefield.” Mina placed a hand on his head. ”You must be safe until we get there.”

”I see...” Nix didn't fully understand Aquarion intimacy, but he had seen Aquarions touch each others head like this often.It was a sign of trust. ”Once you are there I can cut loose?”

Mina nodded, ”yes of course.The Souza Accord will be sure to protect you.”

Nix felt like laughing, the normally even-keeled Aquarion was being a touch dramatic.”Today is great training.Did you use the Reverence stone?”

”Yes, I am stronger than a Matriarch now.”

”I won't worry about you so much then.” Nix knew he didn't have to worry about her.With the enhanced Vila, not many humans would be a threat, unless they were able to gang up on her.

Mina watched as he walked down the gangplank, her expression complicated.The Aquarion's thought of Nix as one of their own.Without a doubt, he was the key to destroying the artifact in Mermaid City.

”Don't worry Nix!We'll take good care of the Phoenix.”

Nix turned at the voice that called from the ship.Captain Delphi was waving at him from the helm.”I expect no less than a dozen kills today, Captain.”

Delphi grinned, ”as you say, sir.It's a fine day to hunt.”

[Whisper: Nix to Hyai] You guys get to safety yet?

[Whisper: Hyai to Nix] Safe and sound on your houseboat hun.Good luck.

[Whisper: Nix to Hyai] There's a nice galley on board, feel free to make use of it.

[Whisper: Hyai to Nix]No worries, I'll feed you when you get back.

/Guildchat: Nix: All non-combatants make your way to the Sea-World now.

[Sulane has invited you to the Allied Command channel.]

/Allied Command: Nix: Thanks for the invite.

/Allied Command: Sulane: Going to assign you protection today Nix.Keeping you alive gives us the win.

/Allied Command: Nix: I have a Fire Nemesis and a Scorched Earth Mage protecting me already.

/Allied Command: Wylie: And an entire Company of Colonial Knights.

/Allied Command: Sulane: Fine, it looks like you are well-protected.Do you plan on fighting?

/Allied Command: Nix: Yep.

Nix walked casually to the temple.He still had plenty of time before he would see action.Most of the guild was not taking part in the sea battle, that would be the ships and the crew for the most part.Allies were gathering on key parts of the island.The Sea Farer fleet was spread out around Glory Bay.

[Whisper: Nix to Jun Li] What's the plan?

[Whisiper: Jun Li to Nix] Still debating.Looks like the Terrans have placed their fodder in the front and their stronger ships to the rear.

[Whisper: Nix to Jun Li] They probably have more fodder than the Sea Farers do.

[Whisper: Jun Li to Nix] I'm tempted to match them up with our stronger ships, try and eliminate the garbage and create a two to one mismatch when we face their Dreadnoughts.

[Whisper: Nix to Jun Li] Will our weaker ships really be able to contribute much?And what if our stronger ships are damaged taking down their weaker ones.

[Whisper: Jun Li to Nix] All good points, Semmi mentioned them also.What do you think?

[Whisper: Nix to Jun Li] I think we are overmatched in the Sea Battle.The most effective tactic might be one they aren't expecting.

Nix arrived at the temple a few minutes later.Shae was wearing her red dress and leaning against the altar. Fajii was nowhere to be seen.”You don't seem dressed for a fight Shae.”

Shae shrugged and grabbed his hand, ”we are a few hours from the battle still and it only takes me a few moments to get ready.”Without asking she pulled him into the elemental world and sealed it off.

”What's going on?”Nix let himself be pulled along, although in truth there wasn't much he could have done to prevent it anyways.