500 Easy Fix (1/2)
Fajii has been stunned.
”FAJII!” Shae's enraged voice filled the air a moment before the entire area was bathed in orange flames. The salamander waded through the barrier like it didn't exist, scattering the remanents of power in all directions. The Aquarion skelly was slowly climbing to her feet, shaking her head as if to clear it.
”I'm okay.” Fajii rearmed herself and scanned the area around them. There was no enemy in sight. She held a finger to her lips to silence the salamander.
[Whisper: Fajii to Nix] I was just attacked. The same circle that was used on Rhy. I would have been killed if Shae hadn't interfered.
[Whisper: Nix to Fajii] Are you okay?
[Whisper: Fajii to Nix] Yes.
/Inferno: Nix: Looks like another ambush attempt. Thankfully no one was injured. Let's continue our diligence. Formation in the morning, no exceptions. I want to take look at our troops. Let's call it an official inspection.
/Inferno: Alfie: I'll make sure everyone is there.
Nix made his way back to the kiln, Alpha knew better than to speak to him, his aura was burning so hot that no one except Pon could even approach. A few minutes later he stood at the edge of the river, clouds of steam enveloped him as it rose up over the rapidly increasing water temperature.
/Alpha: Semmi: Don't kill all the fish! I'm gonna make us some fishing poles.
Nix let his flames wink out. ”Hey, old man... Got any of those mid-range explosives? I want to try putting them in golems again.”
Pon nodded. ”I do, but weren't they too big for golems? As I remember they kept tipping over.”
Skelly Nix took a seat on the rocks and opened his crafting queue. ”I have an idea.”
/Inferno: Nix: Put up guards on the camp perimeter, until further notice no one leaves camp without clearing it through me.
/Inferno: Alfie: Understood, Nix.
Pon unloaded the explosives from his crafting inventory. ”Want us to head back too?”
Nix nodded. ”Yep. You guys head back, I'll be fine.
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Shortly after dawn on the next day, the Undead Faction stood in one large formation while they waited for Nix. He didn't show up, but Semmi started removing individuals from the group. Mortimus, Gil, and Morti walked back toward the HQ together.
”Probably something smart. Nix is always doing smart things.” Morti glanced at his dad for confirmation. Unexpectedly they were the same size while in Bone form.
Mortimus's deep voice rumbled. ”Everyone who faces Nix eventually takes a step backward.”
Gil watched the interaction with interest. It was the highest compliment a Titan could make. ”I hope we start fighting soon...” Like his fellow Titans, Gil had come in his turtle form.
The group stopped next to Alpha team and waited. It was another half-hour until Nix finally showed up.
Nix waved to Alfie and Edi who were standing in front of the formation. ”All hands on deck?”
Edie nodded. ”Going to inspect the troops? Inferno has returned to the camp.”
”I'll inspect the rest in a bit, return and let them know.” Nix motioned for them both to leave and then started counting troops in his head. He counted twice to make sure the number was right.
Nix took ten paces away from the formation and then turned to face them. ”I want to thank each of you personally for your hard work.” He brought up his hud while looking at their numbers.
[Whisper: Nix to Mortimus] Contain Alfie and Edi for the next minute.
[Whisper: Mortimus to Nix] Understood.
”Detonate,” Nix said the word quietly, a momently later the entire field flashed into a giant ball of flames. There was a long moment of silence as he stared out over the smoking bones of the dead skeleton troops.
[Your kill count has just surpassed three hundred]
You have remembered a forgotten element [Black Ice].
[Your kill count has just surpassed four hundred]
You may summon an additional companion [Fey].
”NIX!” An enraged Alfie pulled his bow and moved toward the Inferno leader, Mortimus swiped him down, pinning him to the ground with a giant paw.
Gil moved in front of Edi, but she hadn't moved at all.
/Inferno: Edi: What is the meaning of this?