Chapter 54

" Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more a man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out. "

-Francis Bacon

(Two Days Later: Manhattan, New York City, 8:00 PM)

The tall enormous pale skinned woman was being escorted by a lizard guard named Dennis. After that incident in Romania, she was disappointed and frowned when she failed in defeating Methu-Selah and Captain Marvel's chip on their block and his companions. Dennis was sarcastically chuckling when he noticed the woman's unpleasantness.

" So, you failed in killing your disgusting prey, " he evilly grinned and taunted. " I thought you were more vicious and cunning than my so-called brother! "

" Stop comparing me with that foolish lad! " Lady Dimitrescu angrily hissed and became annoyed at the lizard. " You recruited me to finish his missed responsibilities, not making such damn correlation and assumptions! "

" What are you talking about?! "

" Haven't you realized?! " she indignantly stressed her words. " That stupid and wretched lad and his cohorts have ruined my property and rescued my victims! Mother Miranda and Lord Taryan asked me to continue my relevant works, but that lad has a new body! He is indeed the Kree Eternal's son! "

Dennis recalled the time Kasius asked him to scout for the former accuser's whereabouts before assigning the vampire Inhuman several weeks ago. He sent out some spies to observe and hunt the Kree Eternal's son somewhere in France. This time, he heard that Lady Dimitrescu had encountered him two days ago in Romania. Dennis angrily clenched his fists and claws as he knew that the former Kree-682 hybrid clone had his own freewill to return to his old ways.

" Damn him, he's indeed a traitor! He got back into his real senses! " he sternly spoke and growled. " I must hunt him down at once! "

" That's why I am requesting Kasius to give me a second chance to take him down myself, not you..." she blandly answered.

" As I wish, you will do that. "

" I will absolutely make it happen. "

Escorting the female accuser into the elevator, the steel door automatically opened and then shut. The dead silence was still present and lingering. Lady Dimitrescu remained non-speaking and thought of how the tyrant would react to her explanation. She was hoping to continue her responsibilities in capturing and killing the insurgents and rebellious slaves.

Moments later, they reached into the most luxurious area of the premises. Opening the door, they left the elevator and headed out into the hallway with white walls and ceilings. There were luscious ornamental green plants giving such aesthetic and beauty in this brutal and harsh place. The female slaves in white robes and uniquely colored makeup on their faces walked around the area. Dennis and Lady Dimitrescu went into the waiting room where they could meet the Overlord and his attendants.

On the right, there was a doorway when the tall Inhuman Accuser turned her attention to the blue skinned overlord and his two female attendants. On his left, a dark haired woman with pigtails, who was dressed in black, held her two metallic balls, sternly glaring at Lady Dimitrescu. On his right, another light blonde cyborg woman in a long white dress remained clueless and silent as she saw Dennis the Lizard guard and the Romanian vampire Inhuman, respectfully bowing at the tyrant.

" It's all good to see you both, " Kasius calmly spoke.

" My liege, " Dennis replied. " Alcina has to speak of her exploits and requests for her mission. "

" You don't need to remind me, Dennis. I had an important talk with her. You may now leave this room and wait for my further instructions. "

" Understood then. "

Dennis evilly snickered at the female accuser and left the room. Lady Dimitrescu frowned at the lizard and sighed, waiting for Kasius to speak. The blue overlord was crossing his arms and indignantly glaring at her. Sinara and Gourai watched her and waited for their master's instructions. The lady cyborg slave couldn't hear the others speak, except for her master.

" Kasius, I have done taking my victims and putting them into their demise like your father and Mother Miranda had told me, " she humbly spoke. " But..."

" I already know, Alcina, " Kasius calmly answered. " You don't need to explain further. "

" Really? "

" Of course, I have some drones watching over your work in your country. Indeed, you did a great job to continue so much bloodshed to those insolents. "

" It is really a pleasure to work with you. "

" Indeed, " the blue Kree nodded and raised his hand in interjection. " But you missed something..."

Lady Dimitrescu nervously gulped and wryly grinned, anticipating what her master would say. Kasius slowly walked in circles to corner his new accuser and continued, " Dennis told me that you have been more effective slaughtering Inhuman than anyone as I expected. Like my other foolish accuser, you have failed to get Old Methu-Selah's bastard and his companions. You may be cunning and attractive, but you really disappoint me. "

" Kasius, I was about to injure and bring that foolish lad to you, but his companions hindered me to...." she paused and felt hesitated to continue her response.

" So, you got intimidated? "

" Yes. "

The Kree overlord heavily sighed and remained silent, becoming more upset than ever. He squinted his eyes and stressed his words, by raising his voice, " Alcina, Mother Miranda has developed and trained you into a slaughterer after your terrigenesis. It was my father who gave you the task to track down Old Methu-Selah and those insolents. Now, you have understood that traitor from planet Hala has a son on Earth from the Foundation as an experiment! Now, I ordered you to take him here and kill him in my own eyes! You failed to fulfill such a task! "

" I was trying to kill him and take his body to you, but he allowed anyone to take my daughters' lives! "

" I don't even give a damn to your three idiotic minions! All I care about is hunting down Methu-Selah, Car-Ell, and their bastard! You have neglected taking them! "

" Like I said, I was trying to kill..."

" I don't need your excuses, Alcina. If your trainer were still living with us, she would have made you bleed and learn from your mistakes, " Kasius replied and turned to his other blue skinned attendant. " Sinara, I would like you to punish this new accuser, but do not kill her. Understood? "

Sinara nodded no furiously and placed her metallic balls down. She sternly glared at the tall accuser and raised her right hand, levitating the Inhuman and attempting to brutally crush her bones. Lady Dimitrescu excruciatingly moaned in pain and felt trapped and crushed.

" S-Sinara, please don't you dare... " she cried.

Helplessly seeing the female accuser in tremendous pain, Gourai couldn't hear the Romanian woman's cries. Kasius stood beside his female cyborg slave and said, " Sometimes, it takes a blunt force to punish such wrong-doers like her. This will make her learn a real lesson. "

Gourai never responded and nodded no furiously as she heard her master. The female accuser felt her legs were about to crush and loudly yelled. Kasius walked over to Sinara and said, " That's enough. "

Sinara placed her right arm down as Lady Dimitrescu fell onto the ground, shaking and trembling in fear and pain. The tall accuser slowly stood up and felt limping. The blue tyrant mercilessly looked at her and composed his thoughts before speaking.

" A-all right, K-Kasius..." she shakingly spoke. " I will follow your orders...I will hunt down the boy and his family and make them pay! "

" Assure me that you will fulfill it. Understood? " he asked.

" Yes..."

" Now, get out of my sight and return to your quarters to rest. I will call you if I have something in my mind for your next assignment. "

The tall accuser nodded and angrily gritted in pain while slowly walking away and limping. Kasius and his attendants watched her leaving the room.

" My Lord, why did you let her be released from my clutches? " Sinara defiantly asked and took her weapon. " Are you giving another pardon just like you did to that hybrid fool? "

" I have to make sure she will do the job right, " he calmly answered and clasped his both hands.

" If not? "

" Then, we will take such extreme measures if she fails again. "

(Paris, France: 7:30)

Eumeralla Danvers-Hughes was peacefully sleeping and snoring on her bed. She covered herself within her blanket and never wanted anyone to disturb her. Suddenly, she heard someone knocking on the door and felt more annoyed than ever. Ella grimaced and slowly opened her eyes, instantly sitting up, stretching, and yawning. She grumbled and stood up, but she was limping while walking. Her body injury made her feel uneasy and irritated. The loud persistent knocking on the door was still ringing into her ears.

" Why can't anyone give me more rest?! " the Kree-Australian woman furiously whined and opened the door. She was surprised to see her younger half-sibling who held a tray of food for breakfast.

" Bon mátan, mademoiselle! " Amnon cheerfully greeted her in French.

" Sorry, mate. I can't understand French, " she wryly grinned.

Amnon heavily sighed, carefully placed the meal tray on his older half-sibling's bed, and said deadpan, " Fine, morning, ma'am. "

" Cheese, Amjoe. What's with that gloomy expression of yours? "

" What did you call me? " he curiously asked as his new nickname sounded very alien to his ears.

" Amjoe, as in the shortened name of Amnon Joseph. "

" Amjoe, huh?! " Amnon intently grinned and chuckled, crossing his arms.

" Australians ,like me, make unique nicknames for everyone. You, my little brother, deserve to have one! " Ella happily exclaimed and smelled the food.

Amnon remained silent and blushing when he heard his older half-sibling calling him an interesting nickname. He instantly sat down and thought very deeply. Ella noticed her brother's silence and took a bite of her sandwich which Amnon had made.

" Amjoe, what's with the bloody silence of yours?! " she indignantly asked and finished chewing.

" Ella, it's just I have never heard anyone calling me that name! " he spoke and laughed.

" What's so funny about that? "

" I found it very weird, but it's kinda interesting to call me that nickname. All I heard from anyone calling me, SCP-682 clone, Boy, Kid, Svet, and then recently, my Kree name Amnon-Selah. "

" Can you tell me the stories behind the names? "

" It will take a whole day for you to listen, Sis, " Amnon slightly smiled in reply as Ella was ready to hear more. " Honestly, I spent my last five decades globetrotting before and during the invasion. It all started when Skouro helped me escape in the MTF Facility in California after the earthquake. I met the former Captain Marvel who was a street beggar and happened to be my older cousin from planet Hala. Then, the journey went on after his death, but I was being chased by the Mobile Task Force and some invaders along the way from North America to Europe. Despite the hiding, I have met friends from the Rebel Forces and fell in love with two significant ladies until I ended and found our mother here in Rouen, France. Mom was the only person who never gave up on me for the past two years, but she failed to rescue me from my captors. They brought me to New York and ended up as a slave for six months. When Kasius asked me to go to Ethiopia and secretly spared a father and daughter, it was a glimpse of freedom, but 682 just hindered me and made me attack those villagers, troopers, and the Kree Eternal. It was Old Methu-Selah who rescued me as he and his people had finally brought me home. It began with a harsh welcome as the people were thinking that I was the same horrible monster from the Foundation, but it was our mother who confronted them. Here I am in my new body, returning to where I have been intended. Yet, you tremendously harmed and ditched me in the past two weeks. "

Ella remained silent and felt guilty in hearing of her younger half-sibling's story. She sadly sighed and wept, hugging Amnon. The pink Kree placed his arms around her and gently rubbed her back. Her tears flowed into her face as Amnon took a tissue and carefully wiped her face. Ella parted herself from her brother's arms.

" I'm sorry, I just didn't know..." she gloomily spoke and blew her nose, pacifying herself. " You have experienced the worst days I reckon. It's too much for you to handle. I really made you pissed off those days, but you, Mum, and the others came to save me. "

" Hey, Sis. It's alright, " he sincerely smiled and gently placed his right hand on her left shoulder. " I have forgiven you. For the record, it was SCP-682 and some bad guys who treated me worse than you have done. One more thing, the lizard guy, Dennis considered me as his "brother", but apparently he just wanted me to be like that demon for sure. "

" Why would a bogan like him think you're his brother, but he's a bloody crook like anyone else! "

" Yeah, I got your point, " Amnon chuckled and shrugged. " Like I don't really know him in the first place. "

" Right-O, " she nodded and changed her topic. " By the way, Amjoe, I want you to know that you will be meeting a dozen of rellies in Down Under after this invasion. "

" Rellies? "

" Your Relatives, silly! " Ella laughed and gently slapped her younger half-brother's back.

Amnon widened his eyes in shock, raised his eyebrows, and said, " Captain Eumeralla Marie Danvers Hughes-Knightfall, you've gotta be kidding me?! "

" It's a damn bloody oath, Amnon Joseph Danvers-Montmartre! I reckon you and mum will meet my kids once you pay a visit there! "

" That means, I'm an uncle?! "

" Of course, my dear brother! "

" Now, tell me your story, Sis, " the pink Kree intently stared at her and grinned. " I'm done telling mine! "

" Fine, " Ella exasperatedly sighed and deadpanned. " But let's see if it's gonna be more tearjerker than yours! "

" Oh, yeah. Try me. "

" I was born in Vale City, Remnant when mum left me and dad on my birthday. I spent my younger years in Australia when Dad kept fighting with those mongrels and grew up without a mother. I got interested in aeronautics and aircraft as I came up to fly planes. So there, I served in the Australian Rebel Forces as a Lieutenant, pilot, and a technician, both working and fighting against the invaders. "

" So, you fly planes like mom did before? " Amnon curiously asked and became interested in his older half-sister's story. " That's pretty cool! "

" Yes, Royal Australian Air Force Fighter planes. You might wanna see those when this Kree-Lizard invasion is over, " Ella nodded and finished her drink. Then, she continued, " Then, I lost my Dad and a family-friend when I reached my twenty-first birthday. I left Geelong for Canberra and continued battling those buggers. From there, I met Desmond and married him. Then, we have four children. I tried to bring a normal family life during the hard times for my children and managed to fight, until my husband passed away a decade ago. My life was also shattered. "

" I'm sorry to hear that, Ella. "

" Past is passed, Amjoe. You can't bring the dead anymore, " she sighed and continued. " Now, I'm here in France. I met you, mum, and anyone else. I guess our lives are getting into a full circle, even times are hard. "

" Yeah, I agree, " the pink Kree nodded and scratched his chin, thinking of something. He finally got a question and snapped his fingers. " Aha! That's it! "

" What is it? " the Kree-hybrid Aussie woman curiously raised her eyebrows, giving him a quizzical look.

" I was wondering, Ella. Before you brutally trained me and met your skirmish on a mission in Romania, what's your purpose of coming here in Paris? " Amnon asked and carefully placed the meal tray on the side table, seeing her plate and glass were emptied.

Ella remained silent as she crossed her arms and recalled the time when her father and family friend had talked about the Kree Eternal's missing son. Then, she also remembered the night when she and her mother had argued. The pink Kree man noticed her sudden silence and curiously raised his eyebrows.

" It's just I have heard the rumors that the Kree Eternal's son has been wandering and in hiding for decades, " she broke her silence. " I have been searching for him in every part of Australia, but I couldn't find him. No one knows about the secrets of that boy or his exact whereabouts. "

" Really? " Amnon crossed his arms and surmised. " So, you have never found where he is? "

" Right, " Ella nodded, instantly grabbed Amnon's arms and shook him. " But I saw Old Methu-Selah living here, that means, he found his missing son for years!! Tell me, Amjoe! Did you know where he is?! Tell me! Tell me! "

" Ella, I don't know! I started finding him too when I was a Kree-682 hybrid! I have no clue of Old Methu-Selah's boy! Perhaps, he could be here or everywhere! " he nervously laughed.

" Seriously?! "

" Yeah! "

The Kree-hybrid Aussie woman suspiciously glared at her brother and crossed her arms. Amnon felt uneasy and had no choice, giving her a wryly grin. He got killed by his older half-sibling's stabbing looks and scratched his head.

" I don't believe ya! " she indignantly spoke and frowned.

" Oh, come on, Ella! Are you gonna stare at me like that?! "

" I am not gonna be satisfied until I find the truth! I am telling you, Amjoe! When you will be in Australia very soon, I will make sure to uncover who you really are! "

" One of these days, I will be there messing your life and making you embarrassed in front of your kids! "

" You can't be serious! "

" You know, I'm glad that I found a sister from a different father, but same mother, " Amnon chuckled, gently patted his older half-sister's dark blonde locks, and teased as Ella got annoyed. " Only that, you're tougher and more irate than mom! "

" Will ya stop mocking my hair, Amjoe?! I am not a dog, you ugly and annoying bloke! "

" This is my ultimate revenge when you hurt me in the past several days! I'm glad our mother has allowed me to check on you! "

" Amjoe, ya bugger! "

The half-siblings' laughter had echoed around the room as the gloomy aura had gradually turned to a place of joy and love. Ella and Amnon enjoyed their company and got interrupted when somebody knocked on the door. The pink Kree man instantly stood up, opened it, and saw an angel with long wavy raven locks and darkened wings. Skóuro was giving the two a sweet smile.

" Hello, Amnon! Hello, Ella! " she greeted them.

" Oi, mate! " Ella greeted her back.

" Oh, Skouro! " Amnon offered his seat to the angelic newcomer. " Please have a seat. "

" Thanks. "

" You're welcome. "

" We never expect you to come, " Ella said. " But, thank you! "

" I have just heard what happened a few days ago, " Skouro replied. " I'm sorry that it made you experience that..."

" I know, you don't have to tell me twice, Skóuro. It's horrible, but I was surprised to see Mum, Amjoe, and their company to rescue me. Now, I'm recovering from my injuries and thinking of heading home Down Under. I bailed my involvement in your turf and committed a non-compliant act as a supervising officer. Then, I put my troops into a bloody jeopardy in Romania. I could have done something better. "

Amnon and Skouro shared glances and understood what Ella had mentioned. They had learned that the higher ranking officials suspended the Kree-Australian member of the Rebel Forces. Ella decided not to push through until she gained her full recovery from her injuries.

" Ella, we understood, " she seriously spoke. " I know it's the right decision to leave after all that has happened. You have learned your lesson in spite of these. "

" I know, I'm sorry. "

" Ella, I forgive you. I guess this should work, " Skóuro replied and brought a bottle.

" What's that? "

" It's a Divine Blessing Serum, " the dark angel answered and gave it to the Kree-Aussie woman. " This would instantly heal your wounds and injuries. Please drink it. "

" Is it safe? "

" Yes, go on. Drink it. "

Ella was too hesitant in holding the bottle and doubtful to ingest it. She was afraid and contemplating as Skouro gave her an assuring smile and held her hands. Amnon patiently watched the two ladies and leaned his back on the wall. The Kree-Aussie lady carefully opened the bottle and placed the lid on her lips. The serum was slowly flowing into the mouth upto her throat. Amnon and Skóuro observed Ella drinking it as her wounds and injuries began to heal. She was surprised to see what was happening to her.

" Oh, Bloody Hell?! You gotta be kidding me! " Ella exclaimed in awe and placed the empty bottle into her bedside.

" See? " Skóuro sweetly smiled. " This serum will do wonders. "

" This is absolutely amazing! Thank you! " she instantly hugged the Dark Angel when Skóuro hugged her back. Amnon was pleased and still watching them.

" Oh, by the way. You'll be leaving very soon? " Skóuro asked.

" Yeah, " Ella nodded and smiled as she parted her arms from the dark angel. " My job's done here. Amjoe can take care of himself as mum and the old blue bloke are with him. I guess he had a long journey and made himself here. You guys can help him. I have to settle my affairs Down Under and support your cause there. "

" I guess so. I hope you'll have a safe trip there, Ella. "

" Thanks, mate, " the Kree-hybrid Aussie woman replied, turned to his younger half-brother, and pressured him. " You there, Amjoe. I will be expecting you in Australia very soon! Be a good boy! "

" But I am a good boy, Sis! " Amnon raised his voice and chuckled.

" Then prove it to me! "

" I promise to be one! "

" I don't believe you, " she snorted and teased him, crossing her arms.

" Why did you even say so?! Come on, Ella! "

Skóuro listened to the two's arguments and laughed as she understood them. Amnon and Ella made a hilarious exchange of retorts and insults and continued laughing. Looking at the doorway, Methu-Selah and Carol watched, heard the three's loud laughter, and shared glances.

" It looks like they enjoyed each other's company, " the elderly blonde woman surmised.

" They surely are, Carol, " the Kree Eternal nodded in agreement and felt pleased in seeing them. " Amnon has finally found his siblings that he truly belongs to and feels loved. "

" What do you mean? Skóuro is related to us by the light soul? "

" Yes, " Methu-Selah seriously replied. " However, she's trying to reach us through Amnon, but still dubious. Time will come for her to realize the truth. "

(Dennis the Lizard and Skoúro Valour belong to FlashlightMan)

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