u/Nightshade_59

1x1x1x1 was just running some routine checks on Tracen's database.. making sure there was no leaks in the firewall or dead minions around...

// Hey, 1x, come here... it's time

1x1x1x1 exited the virtual realm into reality

1x: Hmm? Nightshade? Hold on a minute are you ACTUALLY giving me my powers back?!

// Yes, I am...

1x: What the hell?! I thought you were joking!

// Prepare yourself 1x, it's a pretty arduous process...

1x: Alright... is it like a long mana transfer or...?

// It's an orbital strike

1x: ITS A WHAT?!-

As if on cue, a huge beam of pure light struck 1x1x1x1 where he stood... lasting for a while. When it eventually subsided, 1x1x1x1 was kneeling on the ground...

// It is done.

1x: ...looks at his hands... small sparks of electricity crackling... Haha... holy fuck... The Myth Overlord has made his return!

// I'm still going to smite your ass if you get up to no good though.

1x: ...Yeah, it's fine... I kinda like this peaceful life by now... even though I'm made entirely of hatred...?

// It happens.

1x: ...meh, ok

// Basically, think this as a telling of what each character is doing at the moment

(Amara, Battle Medic)

Amara was packing multiple different medical supplies into her bag after seeing the news... she had read all about uma biology back a few days ago... and thus was going to help wherever she could to treat the injured effectively

Amara: ...*sigh* What the hell was that thing...? First, Winters and Amelia dissapear... then this weird fish thing starts going around causing trouble...

Her gaze moves to Winters' gun cabinet...

Amara: ...I think it's time I carry some self protection

(Fernando, Recon Agent)

Fernando was in a rental office, stressing over the case with Winters infront of a board full off photos, old folklore stories regarding Apostle, and many others... seems he was on the phone with someone

Fernando: Hey, listen here... I need Agent assistance immediately... Apostle has awakened

???: ... Affirmative, Agent Fernando. I shall bring this up with the higher ups and send help. Expect reinforcements in 3 days if accepted.

Fernando: ...Understood Hangs up

Fernando stood back infront of his board...

Fernando: It's time we put an end to his reign...

(1x1x1x1, Myth Overlord, Cybersecurity Officer)

1x1x1x1 was hacking a nearby CCTV camera, trying to get access to the police network to contact the chief police officer... this was urgent news, and needed to be cared for immediately

1x: Come on, come on... work already!

// Having trouble, 1x?

1x: Yeah... damn thing ain't working...

// Hmm... I've been seeing things going wrong everywhere... so I think it's time

1x: ...No way, you're giving me...?

// Yes, full potential of your powers... expect it tomorrow. I don't want you dying because of my carelessness

1x: ...Understood, Nightshade...

He continues hacking the camera

Apostle: Hmm... a fast healing strategist who knows how to maximize the tools he possesses to turn the tides of combat... Interesting.

...Though he remains soft and vulnerable to the ones he holds dear... It would be wise to avoid a head on fight with him... but if necessary, I will have to do some... unconventional means of combat.

(Somewhere Unknown... far from the access of others)

Apostle: hmm... Lucian, a young assasin who utilizes Shadow magic to their abilities...

Interesting man, I must say... and I applaud his knowledge on such a topic... but he is blind to his own potential, and thus, wastes it on simple tricks. Pathetic

Winters gets out of bed, and starts walking to his door... until he passed the mirror

Winters: Wait a minute... what the?!

He was now a catboy

He would also, very promptly, let out a scream which echoed throughout the entire house

wheel sounds

Winters: ...

Winters: ...OH MOTHERFUCKING SON OF A-

Insert screams of agony as Winters is turned into a catboy

Winters was sat down in the middle of an empty field on a plastic chair, tuning his guitar... but he wasn't casual this time, no... he seemed ready for a battle, and he wasn't holding back this time around

It was just supposed to be a normal afternoon... the kids laughing, the adults going about their day like usual... just like how it always was. However, it seems Fate had other plans

Screams of passersby could be heard as they flooded the streets... trying to escape something. And it wouldn't be long before the source of it all had shown herself

Amelia (?): HAHAHAHA, RUN AWAY YOU COWARDS, COWER IN MY PRESENCE!

Amelia walked alone, she looked like she was wearing a cosplay... she had a knack for them. But... this one was different, she seemed... too in character... more than what was necessary

Amelia (?): It's been sooooo long since I've felt the air of the living! It's so... so... sickening.

She said as she swung her bat into a nearby car window, shattering it with ease... This wasn't Amelia... something else had taken over her body. And she needed to be stopped before things got worse....

Winters was running an errand... the moment when he Showdowned the scavengers yesterday still lingered on his mind

Winters: ...How did those guys manage to leave Eden-227... moreover, find out my whereabouts? I thought there was only one evac ship available, and that ones decomissioned...

Suddenly, a huge jolt of pain ran through his body

Winters: Urghk-

He fell to the ground, clenching his fists as visions of demons and shadows start to invade his mind... the pain reaching unfathomable levels causing him to scream in pain

Winters: Ahhh... AHHHHHHHHHH

his right arm started to convulse... forming a deep red and black blade... its size comparable to a Greatsword... veins running from it into Winters' arm...

Winters held onto it... the pain immeasurably high, until the forming receded... returning his arm to its original form...

Winters: *Breathing Heavily* ...What the... what the fuck?!

...Something was laying dormant inside Winters, and it appears... it's almost ready to hatch

Winters could be seen standing below the same bridge, a combat dummy placed in front of the guy... and an array of weaponry on a table nearby

Winters: Alright... been a while since I last trained my combat skills, let's do this

He runs at the combat dummy, shoving it before unleashing a huge combo with his fists, barraging it with devastating blows... but it was clear his combat stance had gotten rather sloppy ever since his arrival

Winters: ...Fuck... I've really gotten rusty

He walks to the table and inspects one of the weapons, an interestingly shaped spear... on with hooks placed on the sides