3RD PERSON POV

Luna's Mom: Wha- where am I?

Alex Sis: M-Mom?

They were startled, jumping out of bed as they had fresh clothes on though look around as they were in an unfamiliar environment.

Sadako: H-Hello.....

The door pops open, and Sadako shyly peeks through before gesturing to the left.

Sadako: Alex and Luna are coming back shortly....breakfast is prepared downstairs.

Their eyes widen at the familiar names as they rush downstairs only to see Alex opening the door, his hands and blade caked in blood along with Luna before the stains disappear along with their weapon.

Alex: 'Damn you look sexy.'

Luna: *giggle* I heard your thought~

Alex's face flushes red before he was suddenly engulfed into a hug along with Luna by their family members.

Sis: *sniff* Y-You.....s-saved us.

Luna's Mom: T-Thank you......

Alex: *hug* There there sis....I'm alright-

*THUD*

Barghest suddenly tackles Sis onto the couch, licking her face as she recognizes him.

Sis: B-BARGHEST YOU'RE ALIVE!

Barghest: DAMN RIGHT-

Alex: AH CMON! WE DIDN'T GET LICKS?!

The dog forms a hand before giving the middle finger and rolls around excitedly, even barking as Guts sat there awkwardly and they all calm down.

Alex: Sis.......I'm happy to see you.

Sis: *hug* Me too. And you're all grown up!

Alex was taller than her, and she marveled his height though Luna's mom was concerned at the scars on her body.

Luna's Mom: *gasp* Sweetie.....your body-

Luna: Ah no it's fine! Training's a bit of a hassle but you gotta do what you gotta do.

Sis: Where are we?

Alex explains calmly, and the two were slack jawed as he finishes.

Luna's Mom: You.....created a whole universe?

Alex: Arceus helped.

Sis: Arceus?

Alex: He's a survivor just like us....but immensely powerful.

Guts: *nod*

Luna: This is our world. Our own home.....where people can live in peace. Just us.....and others.

Sis: I see.........big brother, who is there?

Later

Akame: Akame. I'm the last surviving member of Night Raid....an assassin group of the Revolution meant to combat the Teigu wielding Empire that had relations with the Redia Empire.

Chloe: *smile* Chloe! I'm just a witch with my apprentice.....though this is new. There are different worlds out there....but wow.....at least we're not on the run now.

Barghest: *struggling* Damnit I can't scratch that spot.

They shook hands, a portal opening as 6 figures pop out.

Chase: That's your demon!

Scarlet: Hey...I-

Barghest: I'd rather kill myself then be sealed in your pathetic ass agai-

Sis: Barghest?

Barghest: *BARK*

Barghest rolls over, exposing the side he wanted to be scratched as Alex's sis rubs his belly.

Barghest: Ah~ Yeah that's the spot~

Alex: A bit sus if you ask me.

Barghest: Do you even know how long I can't EVEN MOVE?! Ahhhh...

He pants, Alex and his sister scratching his belly as his leg twitches through he turns around eventually.

Barghest: You behind my companions, fuck off.

Brook:.......So you're just a dog.

Alex: He has been a companion in the family for 14 years.

Celeste: A demon.....being a companion for humans for so long without consequence?

Alex: Yeah.

Barghest: I admit I didn't like them but.......their young baby forms convinced me otherwise and it just went up from there.

Celeste: And you killed Satan. Why's that?

Alex:......

The air grew cold around them as he slowly opens his mouth.

Alex: If you heard your friend was captured, tortured for a few years, sealed against his will into the body, would you want to make sure whoever did it won't hurt them again?

Celeste: But.....you destroyed the imbalance of heaven and hell.

Alex: So what? Even with hell running rampant nothing will happen. What happened anyway? Why did Arceus bring you 4 here?

Her mouth quivered as she had a barely audible tone in her voice.

Celeste: They..........

Celeste: Killed...them all.

Alex:.....Who?

Celeste:...A creator.....with the name of Chakravartin killed the other archangels along with his subordinates....this Arceus managed to kill him but the world couldn't be saved. We're all that's left.

Alex:....So they sent someone to clean up the mess but they were killed regardless. Typical.

Brook: Typical?

Luna: A big conflict in the multiverse.....and we're the survivors of our respective worlds.

Asura: Where's my home?

Alex points to the hillside, Asura nodding his head to thank him as he heads there with his daughter.

Luna: Demigod of wrath.

Chase:....You mean myths are real?

Alex: All kinds. Greek, Norse, anything can exist in the multiverse. There's a big conflict going on, and we're all in the middle of it.

Scarlet:......

Barghest: No hard feelings, but I'm not lending you myself. There is an alternative however. Just ask the big one.

SSCCCRRREEEEEECCCCCHHHHHHH

Arceus roars into the air before crouching down, staring at her as she prepares herself.

Arceus: Do you want power?

Scarlet: I do.

Arceus: Very well. Hold on for a moment.

Later

Cid: 'A portal?'

Delta: Don't worry boss! We'll handle anything that comes from it!

*WHOOSH*

Barghest: The hell is this place?

They froze, seeing the demonic beast walk through before Alex crosses through too.

Alex: Their influence has yet to linger here. Good-

*WHOOSH*

He immediately ducks under a cloaked figure's blade before grabbing his head and splatters it all over the floor with a single slam.

???: GET THEM-

Barghest: I shall handle them. Domain Expansion....Demonic Retribution.

*WHOOSH*

Everyone was suddenly surrounded by a void, red smoke leaking from several holes as Alex raises his fingers up.

Alex: 3.....2.......1.........

Alex: Die.

*BOOM*

All the cloaked figures combust from within, blood splattering everywhere as the domain was cancelled.

Barghest: 285 dead.

Alex: You really had to use that on weaklings?

Barghest: I was purposely sealed for 3 years in the afterlife. My powers work, but they're weak as of now. Hmm......

Alex: *turns* Who might you be?

Cid: That's a good question. 'Who is he? I haven't heard of him before.' Who might you be?

Alex: Alex. Are you of authority.......or something even greater?

Cid: Very intuitive huh. We are mer-

Barghest: in the shadow bla bla bla. Are we done here Alex?

Alex: We are. There's no need for us to be here.....but when the time comes, we'll meet again.

Barghest: No presence here. Let's go.

They disappear, leaving them all confused.

Cid: 'Interesting.....'

Later

Alex: 'There were a few childhood friends I want to see.....but the cataclysm 3 years ago separated me from them.'

He walks down the streets of the harbor, listening to music and ignoring people who were curious at his strange appearance.

Alex: '....I missed you dearly.'

Luna: 'I miss our childhood frien-'

*THUD*

Keqing: Sorry. I-

They froze, seeing each other's face as those with the girl watch in confusion as she quivers.

Keqing:...A-Alex...*excited* L-Luna?

Alex/Luna: KEQING!

They all jumped at each other, crushing one another into a tight hug as Luna ruffled her ears.

Yeah Keqing has cat ears here.

Keqing: *hug* Ah I missed you two~

Alex/Luna: It's been 3 years~

Barghest: COME HERE!

Weapons were drawn but Keqing squeaks as a massive ball of fur rams into her, Barghest licking her face as she groans.

Keqing: *groan* Bar! You know I don't like that!

Barghest: *snicker* Thought I had to remind you of who I am kitty.

Keqing: *pout* Hmph!

Ganyu: Keqing? You know them?

Keqing: They're my childhood friends! Alex, Luna, this is Ganyu, Ningguang, and traveler! This is Alex, Luna, her mom Celina, Alex's sister Eve, and this is our companion Barghest.

Alex: Yo.

Her ears twitched as she grabbed his headphones, putting it on her head.

Keqing: *relaxed* Mmm...I miss this kind of music~

Alex: *puts on headphones* Got an extra pair in case you took mine.

Lumine: Huh....

Ganyu: Keqing....you never told us about....your friends.

Keqing: Never thought I'd meet them again, *smile* But I'm happy.

Ningguang: To come here without anything.....why is it that you all haven't met for 3 years?

Everyone:........

Their faces immediately fell upon hearing that, everyone silent as they recalled what happened.

FLASHBACK

Keqing: MOM!

She was bawling, holding the corpse of her parents though froze as a shadow was seen in front of her.

???: Hmmm......should I kill her?

Elder: *yawn* Leave her alone. She'll die anyway.

The cloaked woman follows the blonde sword woman, Keqing silently crying as she hugged their corpses.

FLASHBACK END

Paimon: Hello?

Keqing: Ah did I freeze up?

Ganyu: Are you ok?

Keqing: Yeah...just some bad memories-

*WHOOSH*

Guts: Lunch.....is ready.

Asura: *munch* Fish and chips-

Keqing immediately zoomed through, Alex shrugging before Barghest bulldozes them through and it disappears.

Later

Keqing:....I want to quit, but I'm afraid I might hurt their feelings.

She admitted now that she saw them, she wanted to quit immediately, wanting the chance for revenge though Alex stops her.

Alex: Taking our path means you have to be willing to kill. Thousands, millions...maybe even more. Are you sure?

Keqing: To avenge my family....I will. No matter what it takes.

Asura: *grunt* 'I hate to do this but......my daughter isn't safe as long as they still exist to destroy more worlds.'

They all ate peacefully as a whole group though someone speaks up.

Celeste: So what now?

Alex: Our next target is the hero clan and hero public safety commission of the two worlds.

Keqing: T-The hero clan?

Luna: Don't worry Keqing. We'll take care of them all.

*WHOOSH*

Blast: May I have a mom-

He found two swords pointed at his throat though Alex and Luna raises them down.

Alex: What do you want? Arceus why is the number one-

Arceus: They wish to ally with you in case of an attack.

Blast: The heroes' association wishes to ally with you. I came on their behalf.

Luna: For a second I thought you were an enemy.

Blast: I can assure you the coalition we are in is a hassle, and we have managed to defend ourselves from indiscriminate attacks.

Alex:.....So?

Asura:....Hmmm...

Arceus: I trust him.

Luna:.....Everyone all aboard?

If Arceus trusted him, they all do too, and they nod their heads as Alex claps his hands.

Alex: Alright!

Blast: I heard of how the empires were....vaporized in its entirety. Can I be reassured you all won't indiscriminately wipe out entire cities in the crossfire?

Luna:...We will try. But does that not apply to the greater threats?

Blast: True, but please keep it down a notch.

Asura: Hmph. We will do so, but if greater force is needed so be it.

Blast breathed a sigh of relief as he was handed a snack to which he accepts, and they all ate peacefully as a diverse group of fighters and survivors.

Next Chapter:

Comforting Times (2/2)