Fiction:The spark to Marko

Marko is in chaos, the first Eldarisian-Cultists War has brought chaos to Marko once more. The south is in ruin and chaos, the west is under constant pirate attacks, the east is scared and the north is quiet, for no one dares challenge the Eldarisian Empire.

Introduction[]

The Alliance of Marko has called for a meeting, the many factions that inhabit Marko have come forth to discuss the issues at hand. Captain Ioi and Rv-709 have been sent on behalf of the Eldarisian Empire. They shall meet aboard the Alliances headquarter, The Voidless one.

Part 1, landing[]

April 3rd, 2803, 9:35 am

The Eldarisian scout-class ship lands on the landing area of the Voidless one. The space gate closes behind them and the room is filled with oxygen. The opposite gate opens to a trading port, the reinforced glass lets sun rays shine in from the nearby star as the many races walk around and mingle with traders. The scout's main door opens up and Ioi, Rv and two guards step out. The guards carry pol-arms with Eldarisian symbols on them, their light armor remains clean as it shines in the sunlight, the Eldarisian's pale skin also shines as Ioi begins to grin. Rv remains nervous while she exits the ship with her beautiful blue dress upon her.

Ioi: Ah, the Voidless one, I haven't been here in awhile!

Ioi looks around, a Froofa approach's them and bows. The Froofa seems to be wearing a velvet dress and a golden crown. It's eyes remain fixed to Ioi as it begins to speak

Lady Sonja: So you have arrived, it is good to see you again Ioi.
Ioi: It is good to see you to Sonja, this is my friend Rv-709.
Rv: H-hello lady Sonja.

Rv quickly shakes Sonja's fern and tries to hide her nervous attitude. Sonja looks at her and smiles politely.

Lady Sonja: Now that I have met you all, let me show you were you will be staying.
Ioi: That would be great.

They all begin to walk towards the ports and out of the shipping area. On their way, they pass by many shops and creatures of all shapes and sizes, the ports are always busy, especially during this time of day. They eventually make it out of the ports and in front of them is a luxurious inn. The building has a stone pathway to the door, they walk it as the grass all around them remains well tamed and green. Ioi looks around in disappointment as Sonja looks at him.

Ioi: This is some simple architecture compared to Eldarisia.
Lady Sonja: Don't let the name fool you, only the diplomats can be in this inn.
Ioi: We heard that we will be staying for five days, is this correct?
Lady Sonja: Yes it is, today we won't have a meeting since most of the diplomats aren't here yet.
Rv: How long are these meetings?
Lady Sonja: They can last entire hours if a faction feels like they have a unresolved issue.

Rv looks shocked but remains silent, they eventually make it to the large inn and enter through the metallic door. Sonja turns around.

Lady Sonja: I will get you all signed in, just wait here.

Ioi nods and Sonja goes to the main desk and gets their cards. As they wait, Ioi and RV notice the untamed atmosphere of the inn. Diplomats sit around and speak to who ever, they move tables and eat without blessing it or showing excellent manners towards the women. The smell of liquor fills the air as the two remain shocked and standing out from the rest. Sonja soon comes back and hands a card to Ioi and Rv.

Lady Sonja: These are your Void cards, Eldarisia has put funds into these cards for you, so any items you want can be bought until your Empire cuts funding. These cards also open your room.
Rv: Room?
Lady Sonja: Yes, you guys have one room. Will that be a problem?
Rv: N-no, it was just surprising is all...
Lady Sonja: Right, well let me show you guys your room.

Sonja begins to lead them once more as Ioi smiles at Rv, who seems to be blushing. They leave through a door close to the entrance. They walk down the long hallway to a elevator. They get in and Sonja activates a button for the seventh floor, they wait as the elevator plays diverse music, the elevator quickly goes up and they exit it to another long, white hallway. They walk until Sonja stops at the end of the hall at room 107.

Lady Sonja: This is your room, If you guys need help unpacking, I am just a door away. Now your guards also have a room, they are in room 106. After you open yours, it would be best to get them settled down to.

Ioi nods and Sonja smiles, going back to her room. Rv opens the guards door and gives them their items.

Guard: Thank you milady, me and Vilka will get unpacked. If you need anything, just call for us.
Rv: Alright, thank you.

The guards close their door while Rv turns back to Ioi. Ioi slides the card and the doors hologram activates.

Hologram: Welcome to room 107, Eldarisia hopes that this room is to your liking Sir Ioi Lander and Milady Rv-709. I am your Artificial intelligence system, if you need to contact Eldarisia or have questions, please contact me. My name is Ali, short for Artificial light Intelligence. Have a blessed day.

The door opens and the two step in with their items. The room is standard in Eldarisian size and the room holds a royal theme. Two beds and a table are to the left, a stone fire place, a wooden coffee table and four chairs are at the far end of the room. A small kitchen is to the right and a switchable outside viewing area is at the far end of the room with the chairs. The room is colored white like most Eldarisian rooms and the beds and chair cushions are royal red. Ali's control panel is on the wall and is in-between the two beds. Ioi begins to unpack his things and Rv does the same. Rv soon stop and looks at Ioi in curiosity

Rv: Ioi, so why did the High king choose me to come with you?
Ioi: He didn't choose, I did.
Rv: Why did you choose me?
Ioi: You may not see it, but you are a good diplomat. You use your courage to make remarkable speeches and to speak your mind. You are good at being persuasive. Also I wanted you to come with me since I haven't had time to hang out with you.
Rv: Oh, well that means a-lot to me, Thank you. We can return to unpacking.

Rv looks at Ioi and gives him a smile, she then begins to unpack her things again. Ioi smiles lightly as he continues. After a hour of unpacking and talking, they finally had unpacked everything and put it away.

Ioi: Alright, I am going to go check on Vilka and Dave. I need you to get my call with the High King setup, make sure it has no other listeners besides the High king.
Rv: Alright.

Ioi leaves and Rv activates Ali's communication function.

Ali: Hello, do you wish to contact the High King?
Rv: Yes and make sure no-one is listening on the call.
Ali: I shall, your call shall begin in two minute, I advise that you get Ioi in here before the call begins.

After one minute of waiting, Ioi comes back in.

Ioi: They are asleep.
Rv: I got your call setup. Wait, their asleep?!
Ioi: Well Vilka told me that they were both tired to begin with this morning, last night was not very comfortable when that asteroid field came into play.

They wait a minute and then Ali speaks.

Ali: Contacting High King Sylo Ethland now.

Ioi stands on the hologram pad as Ali begins to shape into the High king.

Sylo Ethland: Ioi, it is good to hear from you.
Ioi: Yes it is sir, we have just finished unpacking everything.
Sylo Ethland: Good, I have news about the meetings you will be attending.
Ioi: Yes?
Sylo Ethland: The Grand Spodist Church will be attending the meetings after tomorrow's, please be kind to them, they have been fairly edgy lately. Your friend, Lady Sonja is the leader of the Froofa Kingdoms, a Eldarisian Supporter. She will be your closest ally while you are here, the Froofa Kingdoms have always been allies to Eldarisia and so I hope that you can spend time with her. The lost ones are said to be attending these meetings, so I hope that you will not be shocked to find a cultist in the same room as you. But since this is alliance territory, we can't kill them. I hope to hear from you tomorrow, may Cuth guide you.

Ioi salutes him as the hologram turns back into Ali's form.

Ali: High King, connection complete.
Ioi: Rv, I am going to go see Lady Sonja, you can come along if you want.
Rv: I will stay here, I might as well relax and see the news in Marko.
Ioi: Alright.

Rv lays on her bed and turns the television on, it begins to do the theme for Marko news as Ioi leaves the room. He then goes to Sonja's door and knocks on it door. Sonja opens the door after thirty seconds.

Lady Sonja: Oh, welcome Ioi.

Sonja seems to be wearing a different dress, a much more childish one. It is a bright yellow dress that has flowers on it. Ioi looks at her as she giggles like a child.

Lady Sonja: Do you wish to come in?
Ioi: Why yes.

Ioi walks into Sonja's room, he see's that the right has a small kitchen, the left has one large bed with green sheets. And the back of the room is a area dedicated to the Kingdoms, plants and a holographic communicator.

Sonja: Come sit and down.

She points at a wooden chair facing a coffee table and another chair.

Ioi: Alright.

Ioi sits in the chair she pointed at and she goes to her kitchen and gets some wine and glasses to pour it into. She pours two glasses and hands one to Ioi and then sits in the other chair facing Ioi and the coffee table.

Lady Sonja: It is good to see you again.
Ioi: It has been a couple of months since I went to the Kingdoms. So how have you're Kingdoms been?
Lady Sonja: The Kingdoms are currently in a situation with the Dominion of Galorok, they have taken a diplomat of ours as a hostage. They wish for war with the Alliance, they have come for the meetings and we will see what they have to say about their actions.
Ioi: Would you like me to assist you Sonja?

Sonja looks at him and laughs, she blushes as she sips her wine.

Lady Sonja: You always were a protector of the ones you love, you could help me by backing me at the meeting. So how is Eldarisia?
Ioi: Our people are happy and praising Cuth, but the DCP is our current combatant. We are sure that we will win, but who knows. Sylo is doing well, just diplomacy with the other major powers can be frustrating when they don't understand your kind of thinking.
Lady Sonja: Well it is good to hear that Eldarisia is doing well, I will help you once more at the meeting if any of the others try to start trouble with you. But for now, I want to know something.
Ioi: yes?
Lady Sonja: Are you and Rv-709 a couple?

Ioi looks surprised and puts his wine on the table.

Ioi: oh, no we are not.
Lady Sonja: A shame, I thought I would have competition finally!

Sonja laughs as Ioi blushes.

Ioi: S-so do you know if anyone else supports Eldarisia?
Lady Sonja: Hmm, I do not know actually. Most of the others have been quiet ever since the Eldarisian-Cultist war. They were driven from their homes, they have all sorts of problems.

After a-few more hours of talking, Ioi begins to look very tired. Sonja looks at him with a concerned look on her face.

Lady Sonja: Ioi, you seem tired.
Ioi: Oh, I am sorry Sonja. The ride here was very rough, asteroid fields kept us up.
Lady Sonja: I see, I had fun Ioi, but I think that now is the time for you to get some rest.
Ioi: Thank you for your time.

Sonja helps Ioi up and he bows as they say goodbye. Ioi goes back to his room and opens the door, he finds Rv holding a pillow and staring at the Television intensely.

Tv: Only seven rebels were left, all imprisoned and tortured, who will save these poor souls from the Galorok Dominion?
Ioi: I am back.
Rv: Oh, Ioi come watch this with me!

Ioi shrugs and sits on her bed.

Rv: I am watching the newest reports on the Galorok Dominion's choice to imprison rebels from the rock-lands.
Ioi: Is that right, I have heard about the Dominion's cruel ways.

After sometime of talking and watching the television, the news on the Dominion ends. Ioi and Rv then go to sleep in their beds.

End of Part 1

Part 2, A meeting for the many[]

April 4th, 2803, 7:00 am

Sunlight seeps through the many small stained glass windows, it is morning and Ioi and Rv are still asleep. Ali activates the alarm system and they both wake up after a minute or two. Ioi gets out of bed and washes his face while Rv also leaves her bed and begins to cook breakfast.

Ioi: I still am not used to the way these people wake up, back home we awoke to the church bells ringing, but here we have alarms.
Rv: It is different. So Ioi, what do you want for breakfast?
Ioi: Do we have any Shortstackle meat?
Rv: Yes.
Ioi: I will have that and some water, please.
Rv: Alright.

Rv opens the refrigerator and gets everything she needs, after she has everything prepared, she puts the flesh on a pan and turns the stove on. Rv begins to hum as she cooks the Shortstackles flesh. After washing his face, Ioi begins to brush his teeth and prepare for the upcoming meeting.

Ioi: Ali when is the meeting again?

Ali's voice begins to speak.

Ali: The meeting is at 9:00 am.
Ioi: We better hurry then, I will go check on the guards after I am ready. Just tell me when you have finished cooking.
Rv: Alright.

After thirty minutes of preparation, Ioi was finally ready. He walked out of the bathroom with his unique white tuxedo. A blue ribbon was draped from his left shoulder and vertically went to his right hip. It had symbols of the Eldarisian Empire and the Religion of Cuth on it. Ioi leaves the room and goes to the guards door. He knocks and Vilka comes to the door, he wears his royal sleep wear and looks at Ioi with eyes of surprise.

Vilka: Oh Ioi, are we heading out?
Ioi: Soon, did you both have breakfast?
Vilka: Yes, we just got finished.
Ioi: We need you ready in a hour.
Vilka: Yes sir.

Ioi nods and Vilka closes the door, Ioi heads back to his room. Inside he hears the sounds of sizzling flesh and the scraping at a pan.

Rv: Finished!
Ioi: Oh.

Ioi goes in and sits at the small table, Rv hands him his plate of Shortstackle meat and water. She seems to have made food for herself to, Gooplet stew.

Ioi: Rv, can you even eat this kind of food?
Rv: Before we began this mission, I was updated by the royal robotic engineers. They have given me the ability to eat real food and derive nutrients from it, I also can sleep like a organic and regain energy from sleeping. Every robot in Eldarisia is getting these new abilities, I was just given it earlier since I was coming with you.
Ioi: Interesting.

They do a blessing and then they begin to eat. After twenty minutes, they were finished. Ioi got up and cleaned the plates, they both heard a knock at the door. Rv gets up and answers it, Dave and Vilka stand outside of their room with their same armor on.

Rv: We are almost ready, Ioi is just washing our plates.

After a minute, Ioi is finished and they head for Sonja's room. Ioi knocks and Sonja answers the door. She comes out of the room wearing a black dress and a black beret.

Lady Sonja: Are you all ready?
Ioi: Yes.

Sonja nods and they head downstairs.

Ioi: So who will be attending the meeting today?
Lady Sonja: Well, you will, I will and around twenty other nations. Only thirty are here so far, the council is expecting one hundred. The Dominion of Galorok, The Hoosie union and The Dwobble Republic are here for sure.

The group exits the inn and get picked up along with the other representatives. They all board a grey Mag-lev train that leads them right to the tower of Void. The tower is a very tall structure, it is colored black and shows no signs of artistic compassion or emotion put into it, very simple and intimidating. They enter the metallic tower from the bottom and get off the train at the stopping point. They all go to the entrance of the halls of the alliance and enter. The room is very well lite, with pieces of art on the walls to give the dark room a warmer feeling. Their are around two hundred seats and several desks facing the front of the room. The front of the room is where the founders of the alliance sit. Five chairs and one desk face towards the horde of the two hundred. A council founder approaches the group. He appears to be a Alien Didi. The founder is wearing a white shirt with a vest over it, his pants are grey and rough looking.

Harvy: Welcome, I am Harvy Likon and I hope that you have found the Void to your liking so far. You will see that their are several desks going upwards on your left, each chair has a designated owner. Please find your name and sit, your guards will sit by the entrance and your assistants may sit next to you.

The representatives begin to find their seats, Ioi and Rv are in the far back row. Sonja is next to Ioi and two other representatives sit in the far back row. Ansgar Sascha, the president of the Dwobble Republic. And Gunter Marcel, the Dictator of the Dominion of Galorok. Harvy sits in his small chair that is facing the representatives. Ioi and Rv find their seats and sit, soon Sonja comes and then a smaller, purplish creature follows, it wears a top hat and a four leg dress. Next is a green carnivore who wears a Military suit decorated in medals and rewards. After a minute, they all silence as Harvy begins to speak.

Harvy: Since most of the nations are still arriving or coming, I will be the only founder here today. Today will be a much more peaceful day, we will begin in ten minutes, get ready and when the bells ring, we will begin.

Rv gets Ioi's section setup, taking the items out of her briefcase and placing them on the desk. Ioi looks at Rv.

Ioi: Thank you, I am going to meeting our neighbors.
Rv: Alright.

Ioi gets up and moves towards the purple creature, she nods and smiles. Ioi bows and sits in the chair next to her.

Ioi: Hello, I am Ioi Lander of the Eldarisian Empire.
Ansgar: Hello, I am president Ansgar of the Dwobble Republic. So you are the representative of the Royal Eldarisian Empire!

She looks at him with a face of excitement and enthusiasm.

Ioi: Yes, my High King could not make it.
Ansgar: It is fine, I have heard about your mighty Empire.

Ioi notices her ignorance of the reputation his people has.

Ioi: Hmm, is your Republic newer to space?
Ansgar: Why yes we are, thirty systems and proud.

Ioi simply smiles.

Ioi: It is good to see new people with new goals.
Ansgar: Well I can't wait for the meeting, establishing relations with your Empire sounds exciting!
Ioi: Why yes, well in other news, have you found the Void to your liking?
Ansgar: Indeed I have, their residents are kind and the stars are so beautiful at night.
Ioi: Really?
Ansgar: Why yes, the blue and violet especially bring happiness to me, you should try it some time.

Ansgar talks with Ioi for another two minutes and then Ioi realizes how much time he has left, he gets up and bow.

Ioi: Well we will see, I must go for now. Bye.
Ansgar: Bye!

Ioi gets up and moves towards the green figure next. Ioi extends his hand, and the figure shakes it with sharp claws. He sits in the desk next to him.

Ioi: Hello, I am Ioi Lander of the Eldarisian Empire.
Gunter: Ioi, I have heard about you. So the Eldarisian Empire decided to come, good.
Gunter: I am Emperor Gunter of the Galorok Dominion.
Ioi: Well it is nice to meet you.

Gunter nods.

Ioi: So how is the Dominion?
Gunter: We have been thriving since your war with the Cultists, we have sold weapons to the other factions and gained a large quantity of wealth. Now our military is to be reckoned with, but we are still not as trained as you army.
Ioi: You do not need to put yourself down for the sake of respect.

Gunters shoulders drop with relief as he smiles slightly.

Gunter: Thank you.
Ioi: In other news, I have heard that you and Sonja are in a problem?
Gunter: Her diplomat was a spy, they were spying on us and so I have imprisoned the wretched creature for it's crimes.
Ioi: Well I-

The bells begin to ring and the representatives go to their desks.

Ioi: It seems that we are starting, Good bye.
Gunter: Bye.

Ioi gets up and bows, Ioi then slips away to his orderly desk and awaits Harvy's speech. His desk has his name, holo-records and diplomatic items at the ready. Ioi looks at the nervous Rv and gives her a smile. Harvy then gets out of his seat and begins to speak.

Harvy: Hello rulers and representatives, today is the first meeting in the yearly Marko Alliance meetings. Today will be much quieter since most of our comrades have not arrived yet. We shall start the meeting off with the prepared speeches from every faction. After the speeches, we shall begin the yearly debate and the voting process on the issues in Marko. Since most of our friends aren't here, we shall not do this part for today. The last part will be where all of the factions will be given the chance to discuss their issues or requests with a faction. If you wish to privately discuss a request or issue, you may ask me to allow you to step out of the meeting for a certain amount of time. You will be sent to one of our discussion rooms, where you can talk with that other representative and the normal food and alcohol will be available. By the order of the founders, I hereby begin this meeting. We shall start from the bottom with our speeches and work our way to the top.

Harvy sits down as the many factions begin to present their speech's, Rv records the speeches and it is eventually the final rows turn.

Harvy: Lord Gunter, it is your turn to speak.

Gunter gets up from his seat slowly and goes down to the stand. He puts his speech on the stand and begins to speak into the micro-phone.

Gunter: The Dominion of Galorok is proud to be here on this most favored day. As ruler of the Dominion, I promise to protect the Alliance and it's citizen's. All enemies of the Alliance shall be enemies of the Dominion. My people are loyal to the Alliance and will defend it to the last man. The Dominion practices the warriors code, making us a very productive group that puts honor and military strength before selfish acting. The Dominion wishes to spread further within the east-lands, and we hope that you all also do the same.

Gunter gets down from the stand as he is applauded for his speech, he heads back to his seat and awaits the next speaker. Harvy gets up once more.

Harvy: Miss Ansgar, it is your turn to speak.

Ansgar nods and gets out of her seat slowly, she then quickly gets to the stand and begins speaking.

Ansgar: The Dwobble Republic is a newer Republic, founded only a year ago. The republic has expanded to thirty systems in only a year. We met the Alliance when we colonized our third planet and we are proud to say that without the Alliances help, we would still be at only five systems. The many before me have offered technology and supplies to help my Republic and I am grateful. The Republic thanks you, we will eventually return the favor.

Ansgar gets down from the stand as she also receives a applause, she goes back to her seat quickly and awaits the next one. Harvy jumps from his seat and announces the next individual.

Harvy: Lady Sonja, it is your turn to speak.

Sonja gets up and walks towards the stand, she begins.

Lady Sonja: The Froofa Kingdoms are proud to be amongst their allies, once more. The Kingdoms have been a part of the galactic community for seven years. We met the Alliance two years ago and our relations were boosted with almost all of Marko's people. My people are happy to see the Alliance flourishing and we hope for a brighter Marko.

Lady Sonja leaves the stage as the group applause's, as she returns to her seat, Harvy gets up.

Harvy: Our last representative is Ioi Lander from the Eldarisian Empire, we all know who they are, so a introduction is not necessary. Now we shall begin our break for thirty minutes, then we will continue to our last step for today.

Harvy goes to his back office as the representatives begin to get their lunches out. Ioi looks at Rv.

Ioi: I am going to speak with Harvy.

Rv nods, Ioi then gets up and goes into Harvy's office. Harvy looks at him and sits back in his black office chair, giving a small smile.

Harvy: What do you need Ioi?
Ioi: I just want to know why we weren't allowed to speak?
Harvy: Everyone knows the Eldarisian Empire, anyways your Empire is currently being blamed for the south-lands decay. I didn't want to draw any attention to you, unlike the other founders, I like Eldarisia. But I cannot let my personal opinions get involved, I am a founder so I must keep order.
Ioi: I understand.
Harvy: Just so you know, the Volan pirate syndicate has a recruitment post setup just south of here. They were helpers of the original Cult of the Consumer. Also the Cult will be arriving tomorrow, so I hope that you can resist the urge to lash out at them. I have to contact the other founders Ioi, I will see you later.
Ioi: Alright, thank you.

Ioi leaves the room and goes back to his seat. He goes their to find Rv hiding her face behind the holo-records.

Ioi: Rv, how are you holding up?
Rv: I am not sure, the president of the Hoosie union keeps looking at us.
Ioi: Huh?

Rv uses her eyes to point out that the president of the Hoosie union is looking at them, the presidents face shows a emotion of disgust and dissappointment.

Ioi: I will talk to him when we begin again.
Rv: Alright.

Rv looks at Sonja and looks puzzled, Ioi notices and turns, Sonja is sitting there with her hands in fists and eyes full of hatred.

Rv:Sonja is everything alright?
Sonja: That Gunter is embarrassment to his whole Dominion! He stood their as if he owned the world!

Sonja continues to ramble until the bells ring once more. Harvy comes out.

Harvy: As a founder of the Alliance, I now shall begin our final part of the meeting for today. We will once more start from the bottom and go to the top. I will call you down and you may then call another representative down for discussion, or so you can privately discuss something.

Harvy begins to call down representatives as they begin to discuss and debate things. The Eldarisian Empire is not called until the president of the Hoosie nation calls upon them. Ioi hears this and goes down there. He sakes the president's hand and sits in a desk opposite of him. The Hoosie President has light gray hair and is wearing a black tuxedo, smooth black pants and a top hat. The presidents pulls a long cigarette from his pocket and begins to smoke it while looking at Ioi.

Huppert: I am Huppert, president of the Hoosie union.
Ioi: I am Ioi Lander of the Eldarisian Empire. What did you want to discuss in front of the representatives?

Huppert slowly sighs as a small cloud of smoke departs from his lips, he then gets up and then quickly points at Ioi, Huppert smirks as he looks at him.

Huppert: Your Member System!
Ioi: What about it?
Huppert: Your system is a threat to the Alliance, you forced my people from our home-world because we were contesting Eldarisian territory, you zealot!
Ioi: This seems more like a personal issue, I suggest that you fix your attitude before we meet again. The Eldarisian member system is not as bad as you make it look. The system simply moves those who do not join the Empire. It stops future conflict and gives some factions a new start. So do not put my Empires name as the one to blame.

Ioi tries to stay calm as the enraged Hoosie lashes out at him.

Huppert: Your people have plagued Marko for years now and all you do is take! Either we join you and your damned cause or we are cast out of our Home-worlds for not wanting to join. You're Empires goal is nothing but oppression and hell! You cast out almost every group of people and you say it is for the sake of order.

Ioi stands up and looks at Huppert fiercely. Huppert smiles as he smokes his cigarette again.

Ioi: I'll be damned to sit here and let insult me and tell me how to believe in my god, the Empire does not wish for any of yours downfall. So Huppert, I have answered your question and now your just harassing me.
Harvy: It is true, Huppert you have said what you wanted. Now sit down or call someone else up.

Harvy motions for Ioi to go back to his seat. Ioi goes to his desk and lets a quiet sigh out. Huppert sits down and the others begin to go up.

Rv: Ioi are y-you alright?
Ioi: I will be fine, thank you.

After thirty minutes of the representatives talking and discussing, it is finally Gunters turn.

Harvy: Gunter you may now choose who to talk to.

Gunter goes down to the main area and looks up, he begins to talk to the other leaders. He eventually calls down Sonja, she goes down and sits in the same desk as Ioi was in. Ioi can already tell from here that she hates every moment she faces him.

Gunter: Lady Sonja, it is good to see you again.
Lady Sonja: Yes it is.
Gunter: I have called you down here for two reasons, one is our trade routes. The other is your diplomat.

Sonja puts a fern on her chin as she tries to hide how annoyed she is.

Lady Sonja: What about our trade routes?
Gunter: You cut yourself off from us when you heard about the diplomat. May we reestablish them?
Lady Sonja: Not until this diplomat is dealt with.
Gunter: So be it, your diplomat is in the dungeon of the Dominion capital. He is charged with the crime of being a suspected spy for the Froofa Kingdoms. What will you say in his defense?
Lady Sonja: I sent him to your Dominion to establish a embassy, that was it.
Gunter: You're so called diplomat was refusing to cooperate and so we enacted force. He reacted by attacking one of my guards and trying to take his data-pad. We threw him in the dungeon.
Lady Sonja: My sources say that you attacked him outright for no reason.
Harvy: My sources say that you did attack him outright also.
Gunter: Your sources are wrong. I will only release the diplomat if you have proof of this unprovoked attack.
Ioi: Gunter, their is now reason to destroy relations because of suspicion, just return the diplomat and we can forget about this.

Ioi stands up.

Ioi: If you return the diplomat now, their will be no more problems and we can put this behind us.
Gunter: B-but we didn't do such of a......I will return the diplomat immediately.
Lady Sonja: Good, I will allow trade once more. I hope that you won't make the same mistake again.

Harvy motions for Sonja to return to her seat and Gunter continues to discuss with others. After Gunter finishes, Ansgar is up next. She slowly walks over to the main area and begins to talk with the other representatives. She eventually calls Ioi down and he sits in the same desk as before.

Ansgar: As a newer republic, I wish to setup a embassy on Cyloia.
Ioi: That would be excellent for the Empire, where on Cyloia though?
Ansgar: In Cylolo, with the other embassies.
Ioi: So in the relations district. Alright, is that all?

The continue to discuss details on the embassy until they finish, Harvy then once more signals Ioi and Ioi goes to his seat. Harvy calls Sonja up, she goes to the main area and begins to speak with the others. After she finishes, Ioi is called up and he speaks to the other leaders. Huppert ignores him though and doesn't speak with him. After a hour of discussion, Harvy gets from his seat and declares today's meeting over. The representatives begin to pack up and leave, they all board the same train, but Harvy is with them this time. Ioi, Rv, their guards, Sonja, Ansgar and Gunter all form a group and get on the train. Ioi approaches Harvy and bows.

Ioi: Hello
Harvy: Ah, hello.
Ioi: Do we go anywhere after the meeting like last year?
Harvy: Yes, now that the meeting is over, usually the representatives go to the Cosmo diner.

Harvy raises his voice.

Harvy: Anyone else coming to the Cosmo diner?

Almost all of the representatives go over to where Harvy is, including Ioi and Sonja. The few who want to go home are dropped off. The train takes them not that far from the inn. The diner is average in size, it is metal and many lights are on it, it seems to be very busy. Harvy and the group go in and sit at the many tables. Harvy then pays for them all. Ioi, Sonja, Rv, Ansgar and Gunter all sit at one of the bigger booths. The waitresses and waiters begin to hurriedly come to the representatives. They all order food and Harvy sits at the same table the Hoosies are at. Rv sits on the left side of the booth, next to Ioi and Sonja. Ansgar and Gunter sit on the other side. They sit and chat for awhile, a waiter then comes to them and they order their food. Ansgar turns to Ioi after they finish ordering.

Ansgar: So Ioi, how long have you been a representative for the Empire?
Ioi: This is actually my first time as the Representative, I have come in the past as a assistant to my High King, who is really the representative. He didn't come this time because of the current conflicts going on.
Ansgar: Oh.
Rv: I-I am his assistant.

Ansgar nods as Gunter begins to speak.

Gunter: So what floor are you guys on?
Ioi: The seventh floor, Sonja is on the same floor as us.
Gunter: I am on the first.
Ansgar: They put me on the ninth.

They continue to talk until their food arrives. Ioi says a small prayer for himself and Rv, the others are already eating. After a hour, the representatives begin to leave. Ansgar and Gunter stay until Sonja leaves, Ioi and Rv are one of the last still eating and talking.

Rv: So where are we going after this?
Ioi: Since Sonja, Ansgar and Gunter are all back at home, I was thinking about you and me going to the trade district.
Rv: That sounds wonderful!
Ioi: We better hurry, we don't have much time left.

Ioi looks at the virtual clock in the diner, it is 6:21 pm. Ioi and Rv finish their meal and begin to walk towards the trade district. The void begins to set it's night mode on, the whole ship becomes darker as the stars fill every window ,like fairies wishing for attention. After a ten minute walk, they had arrived. Even when the void gets darker, the trade district is always busy. People of all diversities walk around, buying things from the merchants that have claimed the trading spots for the day. Ioi gets his eye caught by a stand, the stand he looks at sells frost rings. Pure ice is taken and put on top of a small cooling system, it sparkles and surprisingly doesn't make you cold. The frost ring can be worn during the summer since the cooling system keeps it frozen and cold. Ioi begins to think and finally goes over to the merchant's stand while Rv looks at a tribal stand.

Merchant: How may I help you, young sir?
Ioi: I would like that frost ring.

Ioi points at one with golden base. The merchant grabs it and gives it to Ioi, who then pays her with his card.

Merchant: Is that all?
Ioi: Actually I wanted to know if their is any frost painting stands here and any good spots for watching the stars?
Merchant: Oh, you have a sweet heart, young love. Their is one stand, just keep going the same way you were going and you will eventually see it. And a good area to watch the stars, Star light park, just go south from here and at the edge of the void will be a huge park where the stars always align upon the lovers who watch them.
Ioi: Thank you.

The blushing Ioi says goodbye to the merchant as he grabs the fascinated Rv from the tribal stand. They continue walking through the crowded district, they eventually see the stand the merchant told them about. Ioi goes up to it and begins looking at the pieces of art. The paintings are all from different artists of the Eldarisian Empire. Ioi's eyes are caught by one painting that shows the Forrest of Cyloia in the excellent detail of frost. Ioi looks at the merchant and see's that it is a Galkian. Ioi waves at him and begins to speak to him.

Ioi: It is good to see a fellow citizen of the Eldarisa here.
Merchant: Oh Ioi, It is a honor to meet you! I am actually here because I am working for The Corplian Foundation, they sent me here from Eldarisia to help sell these paintings for the many talented and unknown artists of Eldarisia.
Ioi: Well I thank you for assisting the artists of Eldarisia. I actually came here to buy this painting.
Merchant: Ah yes, the Forrest of frost.

Ioi gives the excited merchant his card and the merchant puts it in a containment unit for him. Ioi and Rv begin to walk once more.

Rv: So is their anything else we need?
Ioi: No, these were all I needed. To remember our time together and this trip. Don't worry, I have a gift for you when we get home.
Rv: A-a gift!

Rv gets excited and blushes as they walk to the train stop. Ioi activates his holo-record and see's how much time he has until the train arrives.

Ioi: The train will be here in six minutes, it will drop us off at the inn, so just go straight to the room.
Rv: You've got it.

The train comes and picks them up, it takes them to the inn and drops them off. Rv rushes to the room, ahead of Ioi. Ioi makes it to the door and opens it. He finds Rv inside looking around for the gift.

Ioi: Rv, are you looking for the gift?
Rv: No, I wanted to......Yes.

Ioi laughs as she puts her head down in embarrassment. Ioi shows her the golden frost ring, her eyes sparkle with excitement.

Rv: I-Is that the gift?
Ioi: Why yes it is, a gift from me to you.
Rv: Oh thank you!

Rv hugs Ioi tightly as she is given the ring, after she hugs him, she realizes what she had just done and began to blush slightly. The frost ring glows slightly on her finger.

Ioi: Well now that you have your gift, I must contact the High King, Ali please contact the High King for me.
Ali: Yes Ioi.

Ali activates her hologram form once again as Ioi goes on the holo-pad. In two minutes, Sylo's appearance replaces Ali's.

High King: Ioi, I have been awaiting your news. So how did it go?

Ioi tells the High King about their meeting and afterwards. Rv also transfers what she records to him.

High King: I did hear about the Corplian Foundations trade with the Void. Well thank you, now go get some rest. Tomorrow will be worst then just one Hoosie.
Ioi: Yes sir.

The hologram turns back into Ali.

Ali: Transmission complete. Also your Guards got home with the other diplomats.
Ioi: I never even noticed. Well thank you Ali.

Rv faces Ioi.

Rv: So Ioi, should we get some rest?
Ioi: Of course, we have plenty of more days to stay up.
Rv: Alright and t-thank you for the gift.
Ioi: Your welcome, now get some sleep.

Ioi and Rv get in their beds and cover up as he turns the lights off and they both drift off into sleep.

Part 3, Relaxation[]

April 5th, 2803, 7:30 am

The alarm once more goes off and Ioi and Rv wake up. Ioi gets up and goes to the restroom to change, after five minutes, he comes out with a much more royal outfit. He wears a royal blue vest with a white shirt underneath it, his pants are also blue and have small golden designs on them. His shoes are black with white socks on. He comes out and sees Rv, Rv seems to be wearing a blood red dress that goes down to her feet. She has a small white bow in her very realistic hair.

Ioi: We can buy a quick lunch when we get there, since it is to late.
Rv: Alright.

They both go back into the restroom and brush their teeth and hair.

Ioi: I am ready after I brush my hair, are you ready after this?
Rv: Yes, then we will pick up the guards.

They finish up and leave their room. They knock on the guards door and Dave answers it. He looks surprised and even fearful.

Dave: Oh, Ioi. We forgot to tell you that we were heading back yesterday on the train, sorry.
Ioi: It is alright, but please tell us next time.

Dave nods and comes out with Vilka, they both wear the same armor but it looks cleaned. The group heads for Sonja's room and knock on her door. She answers with her nightgown on.

Lady Sonja: Yes?
Ioi: Are you going to go in that to the meeting?
Lady Sonja: Didn't you get the news, they have cancelled the meeting for today.

Ioi looks surprised and turns around.

Ioi: What, I never heard anything about this.

Ioi looks at the guards and Rv.

Ioi: Do you guys want to go to the tower?
Dave: Me and Vilka must go with you.
Vilka: Yah.
Rv: I will come with you also.

Ioi looks back at Sonja.

Ioi: I am sorry for disturbing you.
Lady Sonja: Just come by later to make up for it, I will be awake later.

Ioi nods and Sonja closes the door, giggling. They then all move towards the elevator and use it to go down to the entrance. The inn is packed today with representatives, bards have come in to appease the already drunk. As the claps of hands can be heard to the beat of instruments. They move outside of the inn and wait at the train stop. After ten minutes, they get on it and find that it is very full. They go to the tower and the train stops. They get off and go to the Hall of the Alliance. They only see one person, Harvy. He is packing his things. Ioi approaches him.

Ioi: Harvy, it is good to see.
Harvy: Ioi, what are you doing here?
Ioi: I didn't get a message about the cancellation. I came here to find out why we cancelled and why I didn't get a message.

Harvy steps back in confusion.

Harvy: We cancelled because most of the factions that are suppose to be arrving, aren't here. We are trying to figure out why that is. Tomorrow we will have a meeting for sure. I am not sure why you didn't get a message, all of the founders sent out the messages.
Ioi: Well thank you anyways.
Harvy: Right, let us get on the train before it leaves.

They walk onto the train. It remained empty, the only comfort on it was the classical music that played. They get on and settle down in seats. Harvy sits next to Ioi and begins to speak to him, quietly as the train begins to move.

Harvy: Since we didn't have a meeting today, I will extend your stay for another day. The main reason we cancelled was because the GSC and the Cult aren't here. The others that aren't here will not come since a giant civil war has started in the southern-east part of Marko. Many Empires are being involved in it, so the others won't be coming. As much as you hate the Cult and get annoyed by the Consumers ethics, you must remain civil, since you are on Alliance territory, not Eldarisian. And they will also remain civil, if they can be.

Harvy gives Ioi a large smile as the train begins to stop, Ioi looks in shock.

Ioi: Wow, the train was fast this time.

They all get off the train and stop at the front of the inn. Harvy looks at the guards.

Harvy: I'll be paying for your drinks, you both can relax. Ioi and Rv, I must speak to you once I have your friends settled down.
Rv: Alright, were shall we meet?
Harvy: Your rooms or room shall be good.
Ioi: Alright sir.

They go in and Harvy goes to the bartender with the guards, Ioi and Rv go to their room. They return to Ali greeting them as they sit down in their chairs.

Ali: Good day Ioi and Rv-709, do you need anything?
Ioi: Ah yes, I wish for you to contact the High King.

Ali's hologram nods and she disappears for a minute. Rv gets some glasses out and puts them on the small table that looks out at the Void, along with the chairs. She then pours a thick red wine into them and sits down in the chair opposite of Ioi. Ali's hologram then reforms.

Ali: Unable to contact the High King.
Ioi: Well thank you for trying.
Rv: He must be busy.

After a couple of minutes, a knock is heard at the door and Rv answers it. Harvy stands there with his briefcase, he enters and looks around.

Harvy: Hello, it seems you have the wine out.
Rv: Would you like some?
Harvy: No actually, I need to show you guys something in this briefcase.

Harvy sounds very serious. Ioi makes room for it on the small table that once had wine glasses on it, Harvy places it on the table and begins to open it.

Ioi: So what is it?
Harvy: Founder information on the current conflicts in Marko.

Harvy opens his briefcase and inside is a projector, he clicks the project button and the room is soon lite up in holographic stars and systems, it is a map of Marko and the real time conflicts within it. Harvy begins to organize the map and begins to list off the problems.

Harvy: The Northlands have gone dark on problems since the Eldarisian's own all of it, the southlands are currently suffering from pirates, eco disasters and the cult of the consumer, that last one is personal. And a major plague has started down south and has began spreading into the remaining colonies of any faction down there. In other news, the westlands are suffering from GSC and Eldarisian border aggression, pirate syndicates and resource wars. The eastlands are suffering from crowded borders, religious oppression, war and rebellions. Tomorrow, you will be blamed for these things. I am on your side, the other founders are not. The Alien Didi Imperium shall always be by your side, but the Cult has major influence within the Alliance and I fear that the other factions have already gone under their banner. I have come here to discuss in detail why the others did not come.

Harvy smiles and deactivates his projector, then he closes his briefcase. Ioi puts the wine back on the table and they grab some as Rv joins them.

Ioi: Harvy, I thank you for coming here to tell us this, you have done Eldarisia a favor. Now what is the detail you wish to share?
Harvy: The GSC shall be here tonight for they have suffered from sabotage. It is unknown as to who did it, the Cult is still a unknown since they do not communicate to me. The giant civil war down in the southern-east part of Marko is suspected to have been started by the Cult. Most factions have ties with the Federation that is currently being attacked, so most have joined on the side of the Federation or the rebels. This war has crippled the easts economy since neither side is winning and neither side is exporting resources to neutrals. I have shared this with you for the fact that this is a warning for a darker future. I want you to be on our side when the Cult pulls the sword on us, or you.
Ioi: Well I am very pleased that you have stayed loyal to us, we shall be on your side until the end. Is their anything else you wanted?
Harvy: Why yes.

After a couple of hours, Harvy finally leaves and Ioi prepares to go back to sleep. Ioi gets his soft, comfortable, blue, sleepwear back on and before he enters the bed. He turns to Rv.

Ioi: I will be going back to sleep, do whatever you want. But if I am still asleep by 5:00 pm, report to Sylo Ethland without me.
Rv: Alright, I shall be heading to Sonja's then.

Ioi nods and Rv goes into the hallway. She fixes her dress as she approaches the door to Sonja's room. Rv knocks and soon, she is answered by Sonja, still in her sleep wear.

Lady Sonja: Welcome, I have been thinking of speaking to you Rv-709.
Rv: Well it is good to meet you Sonja.

Sonja motions for her to enter, they sit in the chairs Ioi and Sonja once sat in. Rv stutters as she sits down in a chair facing towards the outside of the Void. Sonja goes to her small kitchen and finishes cooking her omelet. Rv's smell system kicks in and she remembers that she hasn't eaten yet.

Lady Sonja: So, how have you been?
Rv: M-me, well I have been busy lately. Even though Ioi does all of the diplomacy, I have to record what he says and then send it to the High King.
Lady Sonja: Sounds like a tiring job.

Sonja notices the ring on her finger and chuckles.

Lady Sonja: Did Ioi give you that ring?

Rv blushes as she looks at the ring.

Rv: Y-yes actually, he said it was a gift of our friendship.
Lady Sonja: Oh yes, Ioi has always been blind when it comes to crushes, but he can be romantic when he finds out.
Rv: What are you s-suggesting?
Lady Sonja: It is obvious that you like him, don't be alarmed though. I was once like you.
Rv: Oh, I see...

Sonja smiles and finishes cooking her omelet and puts it on a plate. Sonja sits in a chair next to Rv and begins to speak to her.

Lady Sonja: Yes, I was once head over heels for Ioi. As a diplomat, he was sent here before to be trained by your High King. He was very quiet back then, we met and talked for many days. Eventually he had to leave, but he left me with a gift. A letter and a soul stone, he gave it to me for it protects you after death, correct?
Rv: Yes.
Lady Sonja: Well it seems that he cared for me. We stayed in contact and we still do, only a year ago was how long it has been since I have seen him. He seems more organized now, a good trait.

They continue to talk for sometime, and after a-few hours, it eventually dawns on her that it is 5:00 pm. Rv gets up and politely bows.

Rv: I must go, I have to report to the High King.
Lady Sonja: Alright, come by any time.

Rv nods and leaves, she goes back to the room and enters, inside is Ioi asleep and a idle Ali hologram looking around. Rv goes up to her and Ali smiles.

Ali: What can I do for you, Rv?
Rv: I wish to contact the High King.
Ali: I shall, also I have news for you.
Rv: Yes?
Ali: The Cult has arrived here.
Rv: I-I, well great. Thank you, even if it was terrible news.

The annoyed Rv tries to smile as she gets on the holo-pad. Ali smiles and her hologram leaves, soon a hologram of the High King appears.

High King: Rv, it is nice to see you.
Rv: I actually shall be reporting to you.
High King: Alright then, let me hear about what has been happening.

Rv reports what is going on to the High King.

High King: It seems that they are having hardships, and the cult is there! Well, remember that if it gets hot, leave with anyone willing to help our cause. I know the cult, they will try something. I shall begin to take interest in this Civil War, and I shall learn about what really caused it. Good night and good luck.

The hologram goes back into Ali's form.

Ali: Transmission complete, anything else?
Rv: Yes, do you have information on the meeting tomorrow?
Ali: Yes, tomorrow will be the first meeting with the Cult. That day will be a much more, busy day. It will be later though, 8:00 pm.
Rv: Alright, thank you.

Rv proceeds outside of her room and knocks on her guards door. A guard comes to the door.

Dave: Yes, madam?
Rv: I just wanted to tell you both something, may I come in?
Dave: I don't think you want to, Vilka and I went to the bar and well....Vilka is drunk.

Rv stiffens her body as she glares over the guards shoulder at the drunk one.

Rv: Then I shall just tell you. The cult is here, be prepared tomorrow in case if they do something. Can you contact the pilot also, he might want to know what is going on.
Dave: Will do, anything else?
Rv: Nope, have fun!

Dave laughs and closes the door, Rv returns her face to an annoyed look. She then goes to her room and prepares for bed. Afterwards, she gets in bed and falls asleep.

The End of Part 3

Part 4, Insanity![]

April 6th, 2803, 6:23 am

Ioi awakes, light shines in from the stain glass windows once more, as a sleeping Rv rests. Ioi gets out of bed and prepares a small quick meal. He then sits next to the small table looking out. Ali's hologram forms as Ioi is eating and walks up to him.

Ali: Ioi, you are awake. It seems as if you overslept?
Ioi: Huh, well...yeah, probably.
Ali: You missed out on the High King's discussion with Rv.

Ioi's head pops up as he looks at Ali.

Ioi: That is right, how did it go?

Ali explains to Ioi about what is going on and how it went. After she is done, Ioi's face and voice holds a feeling and look of uneasiness and hatred.

Ioi: Oh...so they are here.
Ali: The lost ones are here, Rv wanted to speak with you about them.
Ioi: I wanted to go visit Sonja, hmm.....maybe I can connect you to my holo-system. When she awakes, contact me and I will return.
Ali: I can do that.

And with that, Ioi went to Ali's control panel and undid the protection panel. He then connected Ali's wires to Rv's holo-system and left. He went out of his room and Ali's hologram appears before him.

Ali: Testing.
Ioi: Ah hah, it worked!

Ali smiles and her hologram disappears, Ioi then heads down to the main hall of the inn. Inside, is many early bird diplomats that are eating breakfast and listening to bards sing. Ioi spots a familiar diplomat, the small and charismatic Ansgar. She is sitting at a table next to a unknown diplomat, they seem to be having a deep discussion. Ioi decides to sit alone in a chair facing the many bards, he orders some wine and sits, watching the performance. The bards begin to grab diplomats and dance with them, this was normal for a performer since you always want your audience to be part of the show. After twenty minutes of watching the show, Ioi notices the unknown diplomat leave in a hurry, Ansgar see's Ioi and approaches with a warm smile. She sits in a chair next to him and begins to speak.

Ansgar: Why isn't it Ioi Lander, good to see you!
Ioi: You to Ansgar. I actually wanted to ask you something, but I saw that you were busy earlier.
Ansgar: Oh, that was actually the diplomat from the GSC, he just arrived today.
Ioi: Oh, I may speak to him later then, so my question. Since the Cult is said to be here, I wanted to ask you something that could change your people forever.

Ansgars laid back attitude changes drastically as she leans in nodding.

Ioi: You know relations between Eldarisa and the Cult, brutal enemies until the last of our kind falls. Well, since they have returned, they have gained "Friends". I want to ask you if you wish to support Eldarisia, if you do, beware! The cult will see you as a enemy, but you will have a strong ally that will defend your lands until the end. If a war happens between the cult and us, you will be on our side. The risk is high, but so is the reward.

Ansgar looks troubled.

Ansgar: Hmm..... this is a grand offer, I will contact my people and ask them now. Wait here while I go speak with them.

Ansgar gets up and goes to her room rather quickly. After several minutes of waiting, she returns to her original spot. She looks at Ioi with a smile.

Ansgar: After a vote with my people, they have decided to support Eldarisia, we know of your people and the actions we have taken together as factions, we value our friendship. So yes, we shall support!

Ioi smiles as they continue to talk until eight in the morning. When the clock strikes 8:23, Ioi's holo-projector goes off. He politely leaves Ansgar and goes back to his room. He goes inside and finds Rv making breakfast. Ali's hologram appears before Ioi.

Ali: Hello Ioi. Rv awoke just now.
Ioi: Alright.

Ali steps to the side as Rv looks at Ioi with a curious look on her face as she tilts her head slightly.

Rv: Whats going on?
Ioi: Ali told me about last night and that you have been running around a-lot.
Rv: Oh yes, the Cult is here so I made some precautions.
Ioi: Like?
Rv: Well I notified the guards in case of things going wrong, they told our pilot to be on standby in cause if we need a frenzy escape.
Ioi: Is that really necessary?

Ioi looks at Rv with concern.

Rv: Yes, the cult is a very unpredictable enemy. They could just try to destroy the Void for all we know.
Ioi: They wouldn't, I thank you for doing these things, but I don't think the cult will try anything. Also I have some very good news, Ansgar has decided to support us.
Rv: Well that is excellent, more support is always useful.
Ioi: Yes, I also plan on asking Gunter the same question, since we know them the best and their factions have had extreme interaction with us, they would make suitable supporters.

They continue to talk until a sudden knock is heard from their door, Ioi answers to find Sonja. She looks at him with a face filled with joy.

Lady Sonja: Ioi you're up!
Ioi: Yes, did you need something?
Lady Sonja: Why yes, I wanted to know if Rv wanted to go to Star light park with me, but since your awake you can come also. If you can that is.

Ioi looks surprised and finds this to be his chance.

Rv: I will go for sure!
Ioi: I will go also, since we arrived, we have been mostly in here. It will be good to go to a park.
Lady Sonja: Excellent!

Sonja looks down a little like she is ashamed of herself. Rv and Ioi get ready, after they finish, Rv knocks on the guards door and tells them to come with her, the guards get ready and leave their room. They all go with Sonja and head out with her to the park. When they arrive, they find the place very busy. Many creatures walk around the park in pairs or with animals, some reading on benches while others playing sports and having business meetings.

Rv: Sonja, lets go to the food stand, we haven't eaten yet.
Lady Sonja: Alright, Ioi are you coming?
Ioi: I will be fine, I will wait here, on this bench.

Ioi points at a empty bench and they leave, he sits with his guards as time passes.

Dave: So Ioi, how long are you planning on staying here?
Ioi: Until night ascends upon this park, I wish to show Rv something.
Dave: Are you going to confess?

Ioi looks at his guard like he is a idiot.

Ioi: Confess what?
Dave: N-nothing.

After ten minutes of waiting, Rv and Sonja come back with food.

Rv: Where back!
Lady Sonja: We brought you some to Ioi.

Sonja hands Ioi some grilled Ape. They all sit on the bench and eat, they eventually go on a walk around the park and see many different spots of interest, including the Star observing spots. Ioi spends time with Sonja as they play games and talk, but night eventually ascends upon the Void.

Lady Sonja: Oh Ioi, I am having so much fun with you, it is like when we first met!

Sonja looks at him with seductive eyes as she giggles, Ioi turns to the quiet Rv behind him. She looks surprised.

Rv: Y-yes?
Ioi: Since night has ascended upon us, I wanted to know if you would like to watch the stars with me, alone.

Sonja notices his wording.

Lady Sonja: Do not worry, I shall be with your guards.

Sonja quickly leaves as Ioi takes Rv by the hand.

Ioi: I have heard the stories of the stars here, a beauty seen only by those who view it. Would you like to watch the stars with me?
Rv: Yes.
Ioi: Good.

Ioi and Rv sit down on a star spot, the cool grass relieves them of the heat in the park. They lay down, looking only up at the stars, the merchant was right. The stars were just screaming for attention, the violet and blue that stretches across the glass and the red that remains near the sun of the system.

Ioi: So this is the beauty I was promised.

Rv looks curiously at Ioi, blushing.

Rv: What do you mean?
Ioi: I spoke to the Merchant that gave me that ring, she said to come here at night and you can see the beauty of the sky closely, and those who are with you are blessed by the stars to eternally be intertwined.
Rv: Ioi...
Ioi: I love this chance I have been given with you, we have been friends for so long and never have we had a chance to be alone and just talk. Always work for the captain they say.

Ioi gives a regretful chuckle as his star watching face begins to frown.

Rv: We could always take a break?
Ioi: This is our break, and it is a pitiful one since we still work and have no time to truly relax.
Rv: I have relaxed. These past days have been amazing, I have been given a ring of frost, artwork of my people, the chance to meet the many races of the universe and I got to spend it with you.

They both situp as Rv hugs him, they both sit silently blushing, until a loud voice shouts. The park looks abandon except for two hooded figures. Their robes are slightly tattered as their faces are completely covered by the dark veil of their hood. Ioi and Rv get up as their guards and Sonja coming rushing over to see the problem. One of the figures speak in a almost demonic voice that sounds robotic and flesh intertwined.

Unknown: Pitiful, useless, deprived creatures you are, False one.

Ioi knows exactly who uses that word.

Ioi: What do you want, Cultists?!
Unknown: We want the soul Ralgarf should have took those years ago!

The two figures swiftly take away their hoods and covering to reveal a cultists outfit. It is a blood red robe with symbols of the consumer on it, they both carry golden swords on their left hips. Their faces are covered in robotics and appears to be unstable as the cultists twitch and warning signals appear on their armor. The only thing that is natural is their beak which has red paint on it. The cultists unsheathe their swords as Ioi and Rv's guards enter a defense stance. Sonja and Rv look in terror as Ioi grabs a dagger from one of his guards.

Ioi: Rv and Sonja, Run!
Rv and Sonja: We can h-
Ioi: Get the hell out of here!

They hear Ioi's words and swiftly leave.

Cultist 1: We do not need them, only the Eldarisian's.
Ioi: I assure you the death will be of your own spirit.

The guards begin to flank the cultists from the side as Ioi distracts them, the cultists notice this tactic and one attacks the guards while the others focuses on Ioi.

Cultist 1: You claim to bring order, but you oppress everything that is not worthy. I shall relieve the world of your oppression!
Ioi: You insane, goddamn fool, you shall bring chaos to this universe!

The cultists unemotional face changes to rage as he hears those words.

Cultist 1: Insanity, you do not know what that means you spoiled royal child! You were given everything because of your birth, you oppress all who do not have your so called birthright you monster!

The guards continue to flank the one that is attacking them and are almost able to strike a blow, Ioi realizes the cultist in front of him has only been defending this whole time and he has been wasting his chance on insults. Ioi swings his dagger at the side of the cultist, but his attack is blocked.

Ioi: Leave while you have a chance, fool.
Cultist 1: You give no mercy, we do the same!

The cultist finally tries to swing at Ioi and he swings at his side, Ioi quickly dodges it and cuts the cultists side. Blood touches his dagger as the side of the cultist remains minorly cut, the cultist screams in anger and pain. The other cultist remains flanked and is finally being outmatched by the trained pole-arm guards. The damaged cultist see's this and tries one last desperate attempt to kill Ioi. He swings his sword at Ioi's head, but it is blocked by Ioi's dagger, the cultist presses on and is trying to overpower the strength of the defender and his little dagger. Ioi can feel the strength withering inside him as he is a novice with a dagger, swords are what he should be using in melee combat. Cultist finally presses on and Ioi decides to lower his dagger swiftly in a attempt to stab the cultist in the stomach. A hard move for a novice, but not impossible. Ioi slowly lowers the dagger as the cultist eyes widen in happiness as he thinks he is winning against his enemy, Ioi swiftly drops his daggers position and makes the cultist fly forward from the strength he was applying on Ioi, Ioi then grips his dagger as he stabs the discombobulated cultist in the stomach. The dagger easily cuts through the soft fabric of the robe and into the hardened flesh of the cultist.

Cultist 1: Ugg....y...o....bet....ra.....y..e.d megh.

The cultist utters nonsense as he stands their stunned by the pain. Ioi remains in that position with the dagger in the cultist while the other is distracted and finally impaled by the pole-arms blade. The second one completely falls over and creates a large pool of blood around him. Ioi continues to grind the dagger into the cultists flesh as his hand becomes drenched in blood and tears. The cultist puts a bloodied hand on Ioi and holds to his shoulder tightly as his other hand drops the golden sword. The cultists mouth fills with blood as Ioi finally tales the dagger out and then stabs the cultist in the throat. Cleanly ripping a small line in the throat for blood to pour out of.

Cultist 1: S...top!

Ioi finally takes his dagger out of the cultists flesh and kicks the robed figure back onto the ground. The body twitches violently as blood pours from the mouth, slit throat and the thoroughly made giant cut within the cultists stomach. Ioi's left hand remains completely covered in dark blood as the guards look at him in great concern.

Dave: The authorities will be coming, we have to leave.
Ioi: And so we shall, first we must clean up as best we can.
Guards: Right.

They enter a empty restroom and clean up their clothing and gear of all signs of blood. Ioi's hand is cleaned, but still has small remains of blood on it. They leave swiftly as they rush back to the inn rooms to pack up. The guards go straight into their rooms and pack up when they arrive, but Ioi stops outside of his room when Sonja approaches him.

Sonja: Ioi, are you ok?
Ioi: Yes, but we have to leave.
Sonja: Why?
Ioi: The cult is on to us, we killed those two men and more will most likely be coming.

Sonja looks at him as her face fills with tears, she hugs him tightly.

Sonja: No, no, no, no, no....
Ioi: I am sorry.

Ioi takes her ferns off him and he enters his room where the hasty Rv is packing everything. Rv notices him and hugs him, but quickly gets back to packing.

Rv: We have to leave.
Ioi: I know that, I killed those two and they said something about Ralgarf.
Rv: R-Ralgarf! Well we can discuss this in the ship, first I need you to uninstall Ali so we can take her.
Ioi: Why?

Ali's voice booms in the room.

Ali: I carry information on the Alliance and will be uninstalled by the Alliance security if you don't take me, us A.I's are replaceable here, but I have information that is valuable, and it is best to serve the only place I know as home, since I was made for Eldarisian diplomats.
Ioi: Alright.

Ioi grabs a driver from his bag and puts it in the control panel, he then uninstalls her from the room and places her on the driver. He then puts her in his bag. Rv hands him some of her stuff and they leave the room.

Rv: This is everything we brought, now let us go to the ship.

Ioi nods and they head towards the ship before the guards. The ports seem crowded as people flood in and out, they eventually make their way to the scout ship and Ioi presses the intercom next to the closed ships entrance.

Ioi: This is Ioi Lander, open the door.

The ships door slides open and the stairs activate, they both get in and put their things down in the storage area. They then sit down and wait for the guards. They both are out of breath and await the guards as the pilot finally breaks the silence.

Pilot: What happened, you look like you just saw a demon!
Ioi: C-Cultist assassins actually.

The pilot sits back in his seat in surprise, it remains quiet for another minute, when the guards finally arrive. They hurry in and put their things in the storage area, they sit across from Ioi and Rv as the door closes. Ioi looks at the window to see seven of the same robed figures staring at them from the port balcony area. Ioi looks in fear as he thinks about if they had caught them. The guards finally chuckle and go to the front to speak with the Pilot. Rv looks at the shocked Ioi and hugs him. She points out of the window at the stars.

Rv: I had fun, look! Stars who share the same beauty as the ones we watched.
Ioi: Yes, indeed.

Ioi calms down as he holds Rv's hand with his left one, she leans on his shoulder as he ponders the words that the cultist had spoken.

The End

In the end[]

In the end, the Void mission was a failure for the Marko Alliance, it was meant to relieve tensions but only made it worse. President Ansgar and her Dwobble Republic became supporters of the Eldarisian Empire along with Dictator Gunter Marcel of the Dominion of Galorok not so long after. The Alliance has become more unstable as the two Cultists were found dead at the park in a severely Gorey scene and no witnesses were there, creating suspicion and distrust between the factions. Lady Sonja of the Froofa Kingdoms was completely shocked to hear of Ioi killing someone, but still remains loyal to him. The Froofa Kingdoms continued to show zealous support for the Eldarisian Empire. Rv-709 found herself falling for Ioi as he remains half unaware of her affection...