Will of The End (backdated to before Completion)

[fourth_rider]

1. [Since the last encounter with a hostile Horseman, Fyra has been scouring the UG's, and Project Unity's records of Earth's history. Even though she had regained most of her memories and abilities, there was something that was not quite right - like a void that would not see itself filled.

Because what is available only goes back so far, she enlists the help of the Gloster Foundation, but not on items related to the Kijin. As Seta had mentioned some time before: the Kijin under their previous leader kept detailed records on humanity's advancement after the Great War - this is what the Rider needs.]


...

[She sits by a desk in one of the UG's bases that is surrounded by tall stacks of old books and scriptures, flipping through each one at incredible speed, while also being delicate enough not to destroy them. The fire damage on many of the documents shows that each is a survivor of the Gloster HQ's destruction.

A moment later, another person walks in, carrying yet another stack of old tomes.]


This should be the last of it. Please let me know if I can assist with anything else.

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2. [One day, you happen across the Rider as she stands outside one of the bases. For the first time in a while, Morte is manifested and standing before her, his form more spectral than it was before.

When the Rider notices you, she keeps things very short.]


I have found something, and there is something I must do. Alone. I will be back in a while.

I will leave Morte here with you.


...

[Though the Steed says nothing, he is obviously not pleased with the idea. You can almost hear an exasperated sigh coming from him.]

Comments

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[majestic_keiki]

And not something you can explain, I imagine. Since you didn't already.

[fourth_rider]

[She slowly shakes her head. In her hand is a page taken from one of the Foundation's tomes.]

I thought I understood, but I do not. I know where the answer lies now, at least.

Three out of four times, Quintus has reached his goal. This cannot happen again.

[majestic_keiki]

And where does it lie?

[fourth_rider]

The origin of all these troubles. Where Meyers began his search.

I must go before Quintus realizes that something is amiss.

[majestic_keiki]

And you were planning on doing it without backup or any way of sending a message if something were to happen to you?

[fourth_rider]

Whatever this message is, and whoever left it, it is meant for me alone.

[The Rider pats her loyal Steed on the head.]

Morte is also here because he and I are linked. He will know if I am in need of assistance.

[majestic_keiki]

So he'll remain behind and tell us should you get captured or assaulted?

[fourth_rider]

Should there be any threats when I arrive. Though I am the last one left, I am still one of the four.


...Ideally, I would like to see more use than as a communication device, but, yes. That will be my duty, even if I am against it.

[majestic_keiki]

You're going out to learn how to defeat somebody stronger than you before he causes a mass extinction event. There's god knows what else out there that can threaten you.

...Just be careful and try to hold out until reinforcements show up should something happen.

[fourth_rider]

If Quintus had realized it, he would not have given up on that place so easily.

And if there is anything else that appears, I will think of how to deal with it at that time.

Please take care as well.

[majestic_keiki]

It could be a trap. Just be careful not to die out there. More than most of us, the world relies on you.

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[brought_it_back]

Are you sure this is a good idea? Especially now, with Quintus about.

[fourth_rider]

I advised against it as well, but...


This is about stopping Quintus and his directive.

With my brothers and sister, we depended on that man's - Meyers' information. Not this time.

I will go alone, because you are all strong together. You will be able to fight him if he moves before I return.

[brought_it_back]

...Where will you be going? If you fall out of contact, how long should we wait before looking for you?

[fourth_rider]

Back to where this began.

Morte will let you know if you should search for me. But I will not be long.

[brought_it_back]

...I'll come with you, then. At least as far as the entrance.

[fourth_rider]

[Fyra shakes her head slowly.]

Stay here with the others.

This is something that I must deal with on my own.

[brought_it_back]

Why, though. Especially now, we shouldn't be running off alone. If something were to happen...We couldn't help you in time.

[fourth_rider]

That, I cannot answer. If you can have faith in me now, as you did in battle before, that is all I can ask for.

That goes for both of you.

[When she says this, she looks over at Morte as well.]


...

[brought_it_back]

You're making it harder...

...If something happens on our end, how can we get in touch with you?

[fourth_rider]

My connection with Morte goes both ways.

If anything happens here, he will let me know.

[brought_it_back]

[That is not the face of someone taking Eva's concern's seriously.]

...If you really have to do this completely alone, for reasons you can't say, for you don't know how long, and we can't even be in the area...

[Eva closes her eyes and pinches the bridge of her nose, inhaling deeply.]

You had better be very quick about it. This less time spent on this foolish plan, the better.

[fourth_rider]

Yes. I will be back soon.

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[prismphantom]

I take it that it's not going to just be rushing off to face Quintis yourself?

[fourth_rider]

No.

Quintus is not an opponent I can defeat alone. And he has had time to let his powers settle in - he is more dangerous now than before.

[prismphantom]

[Well that settles that. Selena nods.]

Fair enough, but don't be afraid to contact us if you need help.

A fair lady should always be able to have allies at the ready if she needs them.

[fourth_rider]

I have always counted on your help. That has not changed.

But there are decisions that one has to make alone. I will not let Quintus do as he pleases.

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[rekindletheflame]

I'm surprised any records survived...

[fourth_rider]

Yes...not many were left at all. And the state of the ones left are...as you can see...

[Seta lifts one book up for emphasis. Its cover reads: Coiling Dr- with the latter word cut off by a burnt off portion.]


...It is sufficient. I appreciate the assistance from both of you.

[rekindletheflame]

Ah don't worry about it, it's the least we could do.

Though...I think I saw a page of that book somewhere...ah here it is.

[Astara starts to read through but...]

What...is this? It's just a page but there's like an entire book printed on it and it's just one long description of an attack...

[She grows more confused as she continues to read through the finely printed words on the scorched page.]

Seta, what does a "Seventeenth Stellation of a Icosahedron concentrated within a 600-Cell" attack look like?

[fourth_rider]

[This causes Fyra to stop and turn her head to look at the aforementioned page.]

Seventeeth Stellation...Icosahedron...

[Seta on the other hand, remembers some not-so-fond memories.]


Well...most of these were managed by Madame. She did grow bored at times...and tried to write her own stories.

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[lostamigo]

This ain't one of those "I'm not going to return" situations, right?

[fourth_rider]

[Fyra tilts her head slightly, confused.]

I will not return?

[lostamigo]

Just making sure you're going to. You know. Return safe. If you say "there's something I gotta do alone", usually it means business is serious.

[fourth_rider]

I will.

After all, this is not finished yet.