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Chapter Five: Dive into the Mind

Saber drops the sword in her hand.  "Not...." she says, "Not human......?"  Omega, seizing the opportunity, disappears in a cloud of smoke.  "Wait!" says Saber, "Come back!  I'm not done with you yet!!!!"

Mayuka finally was able to get over the shock of what she had just witnessed.  "Wesker...." she says at last.  "What have you done......?"  "Dammit!" says Saber, "Omega will pay for everything.... he..... has.... done....."  Saber then passes out.  "Mayuka," says Amarie, "we better hurry and get her to a Dive Center."  "Why?" says Mayuka, "If anything, we need to find her a Diquility crystal."  "I think it's more serious than that." says Amarie, "I'm still at a loss about what exactly a 'Cloneblade' is, but when she transformed, she was exhibiting symptoms of Infa Pira Dependency.  I was sure of it."  "And the hits just keep coming....." says Mayuka.  She then picks up Saber off the ground.  "Let's get back to Rakshek then."

Meanwhile, at Grand Bell Hall.........

Edward and the others make their way to the entrance to the Grand Bell Hall.  But before they reach the door, three metal pods land right in front of them.

"What the hell?!?!?" says Edward, "What are the Chaos up to now?"  "Edward," says Shippou, "I think this is going to be a big problem.  If I remember correctly, these are Cyber Hunter stasis pods."  Edward looks at the pods.  "You're right." says Edward, "But how did the Chaos get their hands on some of Wesker's old T.O.W.s?"  "T.O.W.s?" says Shirou, "What's that?"  "Technorganic weapons." says Edward, "Created using the N-Virus, Cyber Hunters are quite nasty.  One swipe of their claw can behead a person."  "Sorry I asked....." says Shirou, turning pale.  "Another question is," says Shippou, "why are they not activating?  They should be attacking us by now."  "Maybe they don't have the activation code." says Edward, "Wesker was the only one who knew it, I think."  "Or maybe the code was changed." says a voice.

Edward and the others look at the door, and see Bludgeon.  "You're that Samurai that was with Tarantulus and his group." says Edward.  "I see you remember me Ruby Eyes." says Bludgeon.  She then removes her facemask and helmet, revealing her emerald eyes, and long brown hair.  "The name is Bludgeon." she continues, "Reyvateil Android #001: Test Type.  I have been sent here to deal with you."  "A Reyvateil android?" says Edward, "So I see Tarantulus' research into Hymmnos produced you.  But as an android, you shouldn't be able to use song magic."  "I may not be able to use Hymmnos as well as a normal Reyvateil," says Bludgeon, "but I have my own song magic regardless.  Now then....."  She clasps her hands together, and starts to sing.......

There once was a friendly, but naive king....
Who wed a very nasty queen....
The king was loved, but....
The queen was feared....

As soon as she finished singing, the metal pods burst open, and the Cyber Hunters inside awaken.  "Ah crap..." says Shippou, as the Cyber Hunters begin their attack.

Attack Hymn: Snowy Flowers

Just then, the three cyber hunters are frozen in their tracks, incased in ice.  "What the....." says Edward.

"Bludgeon, Bludgeon, Bludgeon." says a voice from behind them.  "I was wondering where you were going to turn up."  Edward and the others turn around and see a figure clad in silver and blue armor.  "And who the hell are you?" says Shippou.  "Thunderwing...." says Bludgeon, "Reyvateil Android #002.  I could ask you the same question.  The Fallen knew you were going to show up."  "And how is the old bitch anyway?" says Thunderwing, as she smashes the three cyber hunters into bits.  "I have been in stasis lock for the past few days, and I would like to know....  What the hell are you guys up to on MY home turf anyway?"  "Charming, to the end." says Bludgeon, "Why the Lord of Terror favors you is beyond me.  You have no intention of joining us, even if you are the only Reyvateil Android connected to Infa Pira.  What Omega was thinking when he created you is beyond me as well."  "You know Bludgeon," says Thunderwing, "as much as I would like to take you apart, I have bigger fish to fry."  At that moment, a gunblade appears in Thunderwing's hands.  She points it at Bludgeon.  "Where is she?"

"Hey!" says Maria, "What are we, chopped liver?  It's more that just the two of you, you know!"  "Uh..." says Shirou, "Maybe we should just leave them alone.  I mean, we could just go in while they duke it out."  "Nice try." says Bludgeon, "But none of you are going anywhere."  Bludgeon then sings a single note, and a ring of fire surrounds the area.  "Now then, who wants to die first?"

Meanwhile........

Mayuka and Amarie carry Saber's unconscious body into Gen's Dive Center.  "Mayuka?" says Gen, "What are you doing here?  Luca isn't here today."  "It's an emergency." says Amarie, "We got an I.P.D. here in need of Dive Therapy."  "I'm sorry," says Gen, "but all of our Dive Therapists are out today.  And even if someone was in, Luca is the only one qualified to treat I.P.D.s."  "Not exactly." says Mayuka, "Luca taught me about treatment of I.P.D.s.  I may not be a Reyvateil, but my subconscious has a similar set up to one.  I'll treat her."  "What?!?!?" says Gen, "Are you crazy?  Even if that was true, I can't let an unlicensed, untrained therapist do that!  I.P.D. treatment is very dangerous, and...."  "I know the risks." says Mayuka, "Regardless, I'm the only option you have.  Set it up."

As Mayuka gets ready for the dive, Amarie says "Are you sure about this?  I mean, if something goes wrong....."  "I know what I'm doing." says Mayuka, "After all, Luca taught me all I know."  Mayuka gets into the dive chamber, and readies herself.  "Ok." she says, "Punch it."

When Mayuka opens her eyes, she finds herself in a lava field.  "Interesting." says Mayuka, "Is this a representation of her persona?"  Just then, a large dragon flies overhead.  "What the....." she says as the dragon lands in front of her.  It growls at her.  "Hold on there big guy." says Mayuka, "If you don't mind, I'm looking for someone.  Can you tell me where the master of this world is?"  "I am." the dragon says.  "I.... see..." says Mayuka, "But, I'm looking for the king.  Can you tell me when I can find him, or her.  Mr. Dragon, Sir...."  "I am the king." says the dragon.  Before Mayuka's eyes, the dragon transforms into Saber.  "Oh, I get it." says Mayuka, "I apologies for my earlier rudeness."  "There is no need for you to." says Saber, "But I would like to ask why you feel the need to enter my mind."  "I am commencing a Dive Therapy session." says Mayuka, "During the fight, you exhibited symptoms of Infa Pira Dependency.  It's an illness that infects Reyvateils.  I am here to cure you."

"What if I don't want to be cured?" says Saber.  "Then you'll become a liability." says Mayuka, "You'll go berserk, and hurt anyone in your path.  Even your closest friends."  ".......I don't...." says Saber, "I don't want that to happen.  That is why I ran away in the first place."  "Ran away?" says Mayuka, "What do you mean?"  "When Omega turned me into this weapon," says Saber, "I was under their control.  I broke my code of honor, and relished in it.  I even nearly killed someone most precious to me.  And now the Cloneblade's power is trying to take over.  I...  I cannot put his life at risk.  I can't bear the thought of loosing my precious Shirou."  "Shirou?" says Mayuka, "I see.  I heard rumors that Shirou had a girlfriend.  So it was you."  She looks into Saber's eyes.  "I know what it means to have a power you do not understand or even control." she continues.  "I myself am a half-demon.  As a child, I knew I had great and terrible power.  But, the person who taught me to fight, she told me that one must find ways to keep your power in check before it consumes you.  When you can contain it, you can then work on controlling it."

"So I see." says Saber, "It must have been hard to grow up knowing part of you was a monster.  I feel like the weight on my soul is lifted.  But I fear there may be one thing I must discover for myself."  "What would that be?" says Mayuka.

Just then, Mayuka felt a very strong dark aura approaching her.  It wasn't coming from Saber, but rather someone else.  "He's here...." says Saber, "Fibrizo...."

Mayuka is suddenly pulled out of the Dive, and awakens in the real world.  "I didn't think you were able to do it." says Gen, "But you cured an I.P.D. on your first try."  "I might have." says Mayuka, "But I fear that this was only just the beginning."

At the same time.....

"Now then, who wants to die first?"

"Did you forget who you were dealing with?" says Thunderwing, "Fire.  Ice.  It doesn’t matter.  I control both elements."  Thunderwing tackles Bludgeon, grabs her by the neck, and throws her into a wall.  Thunderwing then waves her hand, and the wall of fire disappears.  "Go in and help your friends." says Thunderwing, "I'll deal with Bludgeon shortly, and be back for The Fallen."  As Edward and the others run into the building, Edward looks back at Thunderwing.  "I don't know who you really are under that armor," he says, "or why you hate the Chaos so much, but thanks for the help."  "Just go." says Thunderwing.  Edward runs into the building.

Just then, Bludgeon runs up, and stabs Thunderwing in the shoulder.  "Big mistake." says Thunderwing.  Thunderwing's arm turns into a claw, and she thrusts it through Bludgeon's chest.  "To the pit with you."

Meanwhile, back in Rakshek..........

A portal opens just outside the city.  And out steps a familiar figure.

"Damn it Edward!" says Masane, "Did you think I wouldn't know the Angelus has been freed?"

~End of chapter five~

Description
Chapter Five: Dive into the Mind

Saber drops the sword in her hand.  "Not...." she says, "Not human......?"  Omega, seizing the opportunity, disappears in a cloud of smoke.  "Wait!" says Saber, "Come back!  I'm not done with you yet!!!!"

Mayuka finally was able to get over the shock of what she had just witnessed.  "Wesker...." she says at last.  "What have you done......?"  "Dammit!" says Saber, "Omega will pay for everything.... he..... has.... done....."  Saber then passes out.  "Mayuka," says Amarie, "we better hurry and get her to a Dive Center."  "Why?" says Mayuka, "If anything, we need to find her a Diquility crystal."  "I think it's more serious than that." says Amarie, "I'm still at a loss about what exactly a 'Cloneblade' is, but when she transformed, she was exhibiting symptoms of Infa Pira Dependency.  I was sure of it."  "And the hits just keep coming....." says Mayuka.  She then picks up Saber off the ground.  "Let's get back to Rakshek then."

Meanwhile, at Grand Bell Hall.........

Edward and the others make their way to the entrance to the Grand Bell Hall.  But before they reach the door, three metal pods land right in front of them.

"What the hell?!?!?" says Edward, "What are the Chaos up to now?"  "Edward," says Shippou, "I think this is going to be a big problem.  If I remember correctly, these are Cyber Hunter stasis pods."  Edward looks at the pods.  "You're right." says Edward, "But how did the Chaos get their hands on some of Wesker's old T.O.W.s?"  "T.O.W.s?" says Shirou, "What's that?"  "Technorganic weapons." says Edward, "Created using the N-Virus, Cyber Hunters are quite nasty.  One swipe of their claw can behead a person."  "Sorry I asked....." says Shirou, turning pale.  "Another question is," says Shippou, "why are they not activating?  They should be attacking us by now."  "Maybe they don't have the activation code." says Edward, "Wesker was the only one who knew it, I think."  "Or maybe the code was changed." says a voice.

Edward and the others look at the door, and see Bludgeon.  "You're that Samurai that was with Tarantulus and his group." says Edward.  "I see you remember me Ruby Eyes." says Bludgeon.  She then removes her facemask and helmet, revealing her emerald eyes, and long brown hair.  "The name is Bludgeon." she continues, "Reyvateil Android #001: Test Type.  I have been sent here to deal with you."  "A Reyvateil android?" says Edward, "So I see Tarantulus' research into Hymmnos produced you.  But as an android, you shouldn't be able to use song magic."  "I may not be able to use Hymmnos as well as a normal Reyvateil," says Bludgeon, "but I have my own song magic regardless.  Now then....."  She clasps her hands together, and starts to sing.......

There once was a friendly, but naive king....
Who wed a very nasty queen....
The king was loved, but....
The queen was feared....

As soon as she finished singing, the metal pods burst open, and the Cyber Hunters inside awaken.  "Ah crap..." says Shippou, as the Cyber Hunters begin their attack.

Attack Hymn: Snowy Flowers

Just then, the three cyber hunters are frozen in their tracks, incased in ice.  "What the....." says Edward.

"Bludgeon, Bludgeon, Bludgeon." says a voice from behind them.  "I was wondering where you were going to turn up."  Edward and the others turn around and see a figure clad in silver and blue armor.  "And who the hell are you?" says Shippou.  "Thunderwing...." says Bludgeon, "Reyvateil Android #002.  I could ask you the same question.  The Fallen knew you were going to show up."  "And how is the old bitch anyway?" says Thunderwing, as she smashes the three cyber hunters into bits.  "I have been in stasis lock for the past few days, and I would like to know....  What the hell are you guys up to on MY home turf anyway?"  "Charming, to the end." says Bludgeon, "Why the Lord of Terror favors you is beyond me.  You have no intention of joining us, even if you are the only Reyvateil Android connected to Infa Pira.  What Omega was thinking when he created you is beyond me as well."  "You know Bludgeon," says Thunderwing, "as much as I would like to take you apart, I have bigger fish to fry."  At that moment, a gunblade appears in Thunderwing's hands.  She points it at Bludgeon.  "Where is she?"

"Hey!" says Maria, "What are we, chopped liver?  It's more that just the two of you, you know!"  "Uh..." says Shirou, "Maybe we should just leave them alone.  I mean, we could just go in while they duke it out."  "Nice try." says Bludgeon, "But none of you are going anywhere."  Bludgeon then sings a single note, and a ring of fire surrounds the area.  "Now then, who wants to die first?"

Meanwhile........

Mayuka and Amarie carry Saber's unconscious body into Gen's Dive Center.  "Mayuka?" says Gen, "What are you doing here?  Luca isn't here today."  "It's an emergency." says Amarie, "We got an I.P.D. here in need of Dive Therapy."  "I'm sorry," says Gen, "but all of our Dive Therapists are out today.  And even if someone was in, Luca is the only one qualified to treat I.P.D.s."  "Not exactly." says Mayuka, "Luca taught me about treatment of I.P.D.s.  I may not be a Reyvateil, but my subconscious has a similar set up to one.  I'll treat her."  "What?!?!?" says Gen, "Are you crazy?  Even if that was true, I can't let an unlicensed, untrained therapist do that!  I.P.D. treatment is very dangerous, and...."  "I know the risks." says Mayuka, "Regardless, I'm the only option you have.  Set it up."

As Mayuka gets ready for the dive, Amarie says "Are you sure about this?  I mean, if something goes wrong....."  "I know what I'm doing." says Mayuka, "After all, Luca taught me all I know."  Mayuka gets into the dive chamber, and readies herself.  "Ok." she says, "Punch it."

When Mayuka opens her eyes, she finds herself in a lava field.  "Interesting." says Mayuka, "Is this a representation of her persona?"  Just then, a large dragon flies overhead.  "What the....." she says as the dragon lands in front of her.  It growls at her.  "Hold on there big guy." says Mayuka, "If you don't mind, I'm looking for someone.  Can you tell me where the master of this world is?"  "I am." the dragon says.  "I.... see..." says Mayuka, "But, I'm looking for the king.  Can you tell me when I can find him, or her.  Mr. Dragon, Sir...."  "I am the king." says the dragon.  Before Mayuka's eyes, the dragon transforms into Saber.  "Oh, I get it." says Mayuka, "I apologies for my earlier rudeness."  "There is no need for you to." says Saber, "But I would like to ask why you feel the need to enter my mind."  "I am commencing a Dive Therapy session." says Mayuka, "During the fight, you exhibited symptoms of Infa Pira Dependency.  It's an illness that infects Reyvateils.  I am here to cure you."

"What if I don't want to be cured?" says Saber.  "Then you'll become a liability." says Mayuka, "You'll go berserk, and hurt anyone in your path.  Even your closest friends."  ".......I don't...." says Saber, "I don't want that to happen.  That is why I ran away in the first place."  "Ran away?" says Mayuka, "What do you mean?"  "When Omega turned me into this weapon," says Saber, "I was under their control.  I broke my code of honor, and relished in it.  I even nearly killed someone most precious to me.  And now the Cloneblade's power is trying to take over.  I...  I cannot put his life at risk.  I can't bear the thought of loosing my precious Shirou."  "Shirou?" says Mayuka, "I see.  I heard rumors that Shirou had a girlfriend.  So it was you."  She looks into Saber's eyes.  "I know what it means to have a power you do not understand or even control." she continues.  "I myself am a half-demon.  As a child, I knew I had great and terrible power.  But, the person who taught me to fight, she told me that one must find ways to keep your power in check before it consumes you.  When you can contain it, you can then work on controlling it."

"So I see." says Saber, "It must have been hard to grow up knowing part of you was a monster.  I feel like the weight on my soul is lifted.  But I fear there may be one thing I must discover for myself."  "What would that be?" says Mayuka.

Just then, Mayuka felt a very strong dark aura approaching her.  It wasn't coming from Saber, but rather someone else.  "He's here...." says Saber, "Fibrizo...."

Mayuka is suddenly pulled out of the Dive, and awakens in the real world.  "I didn't think you were able to do it." says Gen, "But you cured an I.P.D. on your first try."  "I might have." says Mayuka, "But I fear that this was only just the beginning."

At the same time.....

"Now then, who wants to die first?"

"Did you forget who you were dealing with?" says Thunderwing, "Fire.  Ice.  It doesn’t matter.  I control both elements."  Thunderwing tackles Bludgeon, grabs her by the neck, and throws her into a wall.  Thunderwing then waves her hand, and the wall of fire disappears.  "Go in and help your friends." says Thunderwing, "I'll deal with Bludgeon shortly, and be back for The Fallen."  As Edward and the others run into the building, Edward looks back at Thunderwing.  "I don't know who you really are under that armor," he says, "or why you hate the Chaos so much, but thanks for the help."  "Just go." says Thunderwing.  Edward runs into the building.

Just then, Bludgeon runs up, and stabs Thunderwing in the shoulder.  "Big mistake." says Thunderwing.  Thunderwing's arm turns into a claw, and she thrusts it through Bludgeon's chest.  "To the pit with you."

Meanwhile, back in Rakshek..........

A portal opens just outside the city.  And out steps a familiar figure.

"Damn it Edward!" says Masane, "Did you think I wouldn't know the Angelus has been freed?"

~End of chapter five~