450 Virtuna (1/2)

Mina smiled slightly and nudged Nix with an elbow. ”I agreed to stay in Haven until after Khione is dealt with but after that, I'd like to return to the Sea World.”

Nix shrugged but didn't say anything. He confiscated the second Deep Blue and changed the permissions so that no one but him could enter the Sea World. The water nymphs, turtles, and the rest of the sea life that Inferno brought in would remain undisturbed until Khione was slain. ”Hopefully we'll deal with her before Lisa is born.”

Mina smiled and leaned forward until her pale eyes were only a few inches from his. ”Please see to it. Then perhaps a second daughter would be possible.”

”Hmm... No deal.” Nix planted a kiss on her forehead and then stood up. ”What do the Aquarions think of Khione?”

”Those of us in Inferno, feel the same as you. However, that isn't the same for the rest of my people.” Mina placed a hand over her stomach and leaned back on the couch. Although she wasn't showing yet, she could feel the growing life inside her. ”You of all people should know. Khione caused the Aquarions to evolve into their current state.”

Nix knew more about the Aquarion evolution than anyone. ”They should consider that she is also the reason for their inability to have daughters with their own kind.”

Mina considered the statement for a moment before replying. ”Before we evolved and had to start relying on the Cai'Song artifact, our numbers were much higher.”

”Of course. There's no way that Aquarion's would be able to snatch enough human girls to maintain millions of people.” Nix opened his hud and brought up a map of Colonial. He knew that there was a rift between the two races that might never be completely crossed. Forcing interspecies mating in order to survive was a good start.

”I feel tired.” Mina approached him while his back was turned and circled her arms around his waist. ”I'm going to lay down. You may join me if you like.”

Nix stared at the Aquarion as she made her way to the stairs. He understood the meaning, her race said exactly what was on their minds. ”I have a few things to do, Min.”

”Any sign of our dragon friends yet?” Pon walked in from the balcony, his eyes landing on Nix and the retreating Mina.

Nix shook his head. ”All three are building nursery sanctuaries somewhere in Haven. After they are done I'll mark the spots as off-limits.”

Pon lowered his voice. ”Heading into Virtuna?”

”In a bit. Officially I'll be visiting Tharaka in Colonial.”

”Question. When are the dragons suppose to do their mating? Or has that already taken place?” Pon's face wrinkled in amusement. ”You had a dragon orgy... Don't deny it.”

”Pink, Tess, and Gypsy will be joining you. Have you used Virtuna before?” Pon opened his hud and displayed his Virtuna options. Although not part of Colonial, Virtuna was partnered with the Virtual Gaming company because many of the long term players regularly needed to contact the outside world. ”Import your friend list from Colonial and you'll be notified when they ask to visit.”

Nix watched as Pon demonstrated. ”Who knew an old bastard could be so handy?”

”Semmy showed me, jackass.” Pon grew quite suddenly, elbowing Nix to warn him. ”Hey, guys.”

Nix looked up to see Fajii and Shae standing in the kitchen, both of them were watching him. He closed his hud and smiled at the two of them. ”Everything okay?”

Shae nodded. ”Sure.”

Fajii sipped from the glass she held. ”Heading to the old Gladis Hub?”

[Whisper: Pon to Nix] Sorry, Nix. I didn't see them there.”

[Whisper: Nix to Pon] Don't worry about it.

Colonial lore stated that the heroes summoned into the world would sometimes return to their own worlds. Although not all guilds followed the role-playing guidelines, Inferno and most of the top guilds preferred it that way.

”Yes. I won't be gone long.” Nix accepted a quick hug from each of them and then opened a breach.

[Create Breach: Haven: Glory Island]

A few minutes later he stood at the end of the dock. For some reason, he felt anxiety about leaving Colonial. He'd have to contact Deidra as soon as he returned.

[Logging Off: Colonial]