//------------------------------// // Chapter 16 // Story: The Keeper of the keys // by Moonghost //------------------------------// “ anything in particular that you would like to know about?” Theus asked, “Well I would ask how dodge seems to know me but considering I’ve ran into three beings now that know me and seen myself during one occasion I’m thinking time travel.” Red says flippantly before continuing the conversation. “So instead I’m gonna ask is there room service?” “There is room service, but unless you want your skin Filleted off your body, I don’t think you want to call for it.” Theus said, “While Iggy would love to see that I think i will pass.” Red said, before seeing Gelu running past looking lost.  “So should anyone tell her she’s not gonna find anything or should we be nice to her?” Red asks as Umbra and Terra raise there paws. “Well now I cannot really do any harm to anyone else yet unless dodge specifically wills it to happen. She’ll be fine.” Theus said, “That’s good to know how much further before we get there I could really do with a nap in silence for once without Terras snoring in my head.” Red says as Terra gives an annoyed huff. “ silence?” Theus Paused, “Ha ha ha ha, that hasn’t been silence here since two millennia ago.” Theus chortled, “Yes silence as I said back in the kitchen normally I can hear all four of them in my head including when I’m asleep and just great the one time I can be alone in my head I still won’t be able to get a good night’s sleep.”  Red says annoyed crossing his arms as he sulks. “I’m sorry I just find this unbelievably hilarious. I haven’t had a good sleep for over two millennia.” Theus said, “It could be worse at least I’m not bunking with torchy he’s likely to set me alight while I’m asleep just because he could.” Red says just before said fire demon comes walking around the corner in front of them. “Your not wrong though if Terra and the runt wasn’t there I’d do it right now.” “ do please try and refrain from murder.” Theus booms, “He could try but I don’t have this scar for no reason.” Red says taking his tinted glasses off and showing a large scare over his left eye. “I got that a few weeks ago after he went berserk and tried to kill me or did you forget the ass kicking you took. “You mean when you cheated and used that draining spell on me yes I do and it won’t happen again mark my words. “Will do please refrain otherwise there won’t be anything left of you to examine or identify in anyway that you were living beings.” Theus said not as a threat but as a fact. Gelu rounds the corner at that moment seeing Ignis and Red glaring daggers at each other. “I can’t leave you alone for five minutes and your already threatening Red again dear brother.” “Do not worry They will not be hurting one unless they would like to die” Theus said, “Well thisss isss interessst.” Septimus said as he slithered around the corner. “Go away Septimus please.” Theus said exasperatedly, “Why ssshould I?” Septimus hissed, “Because you are not required.” Theus growled, As Theus and Septimus are talking umbra carefully sits on Reds head and starts mimicking Theus as he is talking while pulling funny faces stopping anytime Theus turned around and continuing when he looks away. “I suppossse you have a point.” Septimus conceded, “Well, then please go away.” Theus grumbled, “But, Thisss demon.” Septimus said, staring at Umbra. “Thisss young demon hasss much ssskill at the artsss of mimicry. Might I train thisss one?” Septimus inquired, “Do you promise on your worth as an Arch Eldridge Demon to never lie to him?” Theus questioned, “Theus, Theus, I am the spirit of lies itself why wouldn’t I lie to him, but nevertheless I promise.” The shadowy serpent said, Umbra casually has his tail pointing at Ignis when Theus turns around blaming him “Iggy how many times must I tell you not to mock people behind their backs it’s rude.” Red admonishes as Terra and Gelu try to hide there giggles “Well it seems that Septimus has a student if you are willing to except young Umbra.” Theus said In exasperation, “Ooooo your good not many can tell when I’m doing that.” Umbra giggles and gives a bow. “I would be honoured to learn from you but only if it won’t impact my pranking skills oh and someone yeets Ignis though a wall for the runt comment.” “Quite ambitiousss, I like it. We begin at once.” Septimus said, as he surged forward engulfing Umbra and taking him elsewhere.  “Well that just happened and a bonus Iggy gets getter though a wall at any point fun.” Terra facepalms at the antics of Red and Umbra “So, We have finally arrived at your room, here you go.” Theus said, as he gave the room key to Red. “Yoink.” Is all Gelu says taking the key and walking into the room locking the rest out shouting. “No one disturb my me time or else!” Theus then gave a key to everyone else present. “Do whatever you want, just don’t disturb Dodge.” Theus said,as he turned and flying into the Aether.  “ do you know despite how annoying it is to have millions of people in my dimension kind of glad for the company.” Dodge Mused aloud. “Now let’s see what this is.” Dodge said as Object that was found by one of the underlings began to play at message. ————————————————————————— CoreVerse Omni-verse System [Version 1̶̫͛̓͗͘0̵̤̝̥͉̦̤̿͠.̶̧̳̭̞̂̎͂̒͂ͅ0̷̞̙͂̎̃̐.̵̹̼̰̻̅̇͌͝1̶͔̥̹̱͕͌̃9̵̝̠̗͕̱̤̈̏̀̎̎͛0̷̛̺̭̖̄̈́4̶̢̞̺̱̼̺͂̊͂̅̇̈̒1̷͇̳͉̀͂͐͒̊͌.̴̳͚̰̌̄̊̓̌͐9̴̘̃8̷̡̠̭̲͍͒̾5̷̜͆̍] (c) Umbrella CoreVerse Corporation. All rights reserved. NOTIFICATION ============ The Omni-verse System Administrator has granted you System Authorization Level 8 for the duration of the Anziek War Event._> Perks of Authorization Level 8 are listed bellow. One free resurrection in the Event of Death during the Anziek War Event. Authorization to use the services of the Information Broker (Please note that access to the Information Broker does not exempt you from payment for the information you request. All participants will still be require to pay his price.) One Time Access to the Omni-verse Shop & 1000 COINS for the Omni-verse Shop Please note that the System Administrator is watching all participant and depending on Participants Performance these privilege's may be extended or lengthened. ———————————————————————— “Well that’s interesting I think I’ll look into that a little bit later.” Dodge mused.