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"About three weeks ago Chaotic was shut down after an explosion at both the Factory, where they make the Scanners and Merchandise, and the Server Building, where they keep the Online game of Chaotic, that claimed the lives of five employees and injured twelve others. Officials say that the explosion was caused by a bomb placed under the gas pipes inside the Factory that caused a chain reaction all the way to the Servers.

"Officials are investigating and will reveal more as the story continues. One of the seven founders of Chaotic, Markus Crellan, announced later that week that Chaotic was being shut down for good as there was no possible way to recover any of the files that got destroyed in the blast.

"He claims that refunds will be given to those who bought the Scanners and a sincere apology to the Players who made the game apart of their everyday lives. More on the story as it unfolds, now onto Weather with-"

The TV shuts off and all is silent but for the stiffled sobs of a young 14-year old boy, Tom Majors looks at his friend and sniffles. "Kaz..Kaz are you ok?" Tom asks and his voice is rough and scratchy from both crying and puberty. His friend, 14-year old Kaz Kalinkas replies shakily. "No...No Tom I'm not..Chaor was about...A-About to kiss.."

Kaz covers his face with his hands and trails off, heart breaking as the horrible truth reaches his mind. Tom sighs sadly and looks at the blue scanner in his hand and then sets it down on the table, shoulders and head slumping in despair. "It's over...Chaotic is gone...and so is Perim, Forever." Tom says in a soft voice and closes his eyes.

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The crowd cheered and chanted as the two competitors punched and kicked each other. Tom Majors, now 18-years old and about to graduate High School, sits in the front row and stares up into the ring watching his best friend Kaz Kalinkas, also 18-years old and about to graduate with Tom, take a few hits to the gut and one to the head and falls back onto his knees. "Come on Kalinkas! Get up!" The gruff voice of the local kick boxing team yells, Michael Knotts is a 40-year old man who served for twenty years in the Marines before being medically discharged after and attack that left him missing one leg and an arm. Kaz groans and slowly gets to his feet, sweat dripping down his face as he focuses on his opponent. 'I have to win this fight, for my Town and for my Future.' Kaz thinks and swings a fist hitting his opponent in the side and kicking his thigh, knocking him into a roll which he quickly springs up from.

"Not bad boy, but not good enough! Come on, where's your Fire?!" Knotts yells and then smirks as Kaz's eyes seem to glow in fury behind his goggles. Kaz's opponent smirks and tries to jump kick Kaz in the head but Kalinkas notices and quickly ducks down and forward using the momentum to punch the others stomach with both fists, tossing him out of the ring and onto the floor unconscious. The crowd goes wild and chant "Kalinkas! Kalinkas!" over and over again as the referee lifts Kaz's hand up into the air and yells out "Winner! Kazdan Kalinkas for the Wild Wolves Kick Boxing Team!" Kaz grins and pants, body sore and mind tired but heart filled with pride and a sense of accomplishment. Tom cheers and stands, coming over to help Kaz down from the ring as reporters surround him. "Oi! Back off you leeches, let the kid breath! You'll get your damn statement after he cleans up and gets checked by a doc!" Knotts shoves his way through and creates a blockade between the press and the boys. "I did it Tom...I really did it, I won the State Championships for our town!" Kaz says happily as they walk through the doors behind the arena stands and begin heading toward the locker room and showers.

Tom chuckles and keeps one arm around his friends waist, holding him upright as they slowly make their way into the room. "I never doubted you Kaz, you forget I was there when you-" Tom begins but then trails off, wincing in regret at bringing up Perim. Kaz sighs and sits on a nearby bench, unwrapping his hands and focusing on the multiple scrapes and bruises littering them before replying "You mean when I beat Hammerdoom in the UnderWorld Coliseum? I remember that day Tom, I also remember how much Chaor smiled as I walked away...I won't lie and say I've moved on but I'm not as sad as I used to be about it, so no more of this walking on eggshells ok? We need to talk about it to help us not forget what we went through." Tom stares in shock at first before smiling and sitting next to his friend, one hand touching the hidden tattoo on his left shoulder. "I agree my friend, so from now on we remember and get through this together." Tom says and holds out a closed fist toward Kaz who chuckles and gently bumps his own fist against Tom's. Before the boys can say anything else the door opens and a doctor comes in with Michael Knotts following behind.

"Alright Majors, give the Doc some space to look at Kalinkas. You don't have to leave just move out of the way." Knotts says and leans against the wall near the door. "You got it sir." Toms says and stands standing next to the Coach as the doctor looks over and begins to bandage some of the more serious cuts and gashes. "You don't need any stitches this time, however you should avoid using your right hand for a few days and put antibiotic cream on this gash here across your knuckles to prevent infection." The doctor says calmly and pulls said cream out of his bag and applying it before gently wrapping the boys hand. Kaz sighs and chuckles replying "Thank you doctor, I will." The doctor finishes and leaves, once gone Kaz stands and stretches before going over to a locker and opening it to change back into his normal clothes. "You did really well Kalinkas, but you shouldn't have to be reminded to use that Fire inside yourself. Why did you hold back boy? What got into your head?" Knotts asks as he walks over and helps undo the clasps on the goggles covering Kaz's eyes.

Tom also comes over and helps Kaz dress as his right hand, the most dominate, can't be used. Kaz takes a deep breath and grabs a towel, wiping the sweat off his face before putting his glasses on and looks at Knotts. "I was thinking about Him...About what he would of said had he seen me fight tonight." Kaz says honestly and quietly, in his mind picturing Chaor standing there in the stands and watching him, either shaking his head at the novice mistakes he made or smirking in pride watching Kaz stand strong against every punch and kick. Tom stays silent and folds up Kaz's robe to distract himself from thoughts of his favorite creature. Knotts nods in understanding and sighs. "I know you miss him kid but you can't let the "what if's" distract you from what you need to do. I may not know him as well as you but from what you told me of him he wouldn't have been happy with you for getting lost in your own mind and almost losing the match. You have a real talent for fighting kid and a strategic, cunning mind to match but if you keep overthinking things you will lose every time and your future, or life, will be over." Knotts says and pats Kaz gently on the back before stepping back and smiling. "Now lets go and try to swim through the pack of leeches out there huh? We have a long trip ahead before we return home and the plane leaves for the Champions Retreat in three hours." He says and walks away, leaving Tom to help Kaz gather his things before both boys meet him at the door.

Kaz smiles at the blunt honesty from his Coach and Mentor and follows him out of the locker room and toward the door that says Exit, as they walk he sees out of the corner of his eye a familiar red skinned man with horns standing by the wall. The boy pauses and looks around, glancing at Tom who is talking to Knotts about calling their parents when they get to the airport, before looking at his surroundings more and stepping slightly away from the other two. "Chaor?" Kaz whispers and looks, hoping that he really saw his favorite Creature and that he wasn't going crazy. Before he can look more Tom calls out to him and he turns, seeing the confusion on his friends face and shakes his head before walking back to Tom and Knotts. "Sorry thought I saw something, must be all the knocks to the head." Kaz jokes and smiles reassuringly. Tom thinks a moment before shrugging and smiling also before replying "No worries Kaz, it happens to everyone. Remember when Peyton slammed his head into that tree in the Forest and swore he saw blue and yellow Dractyls?" Both boys laugh at the memory and walk out the door, leaving the Arena.
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A few hours later they were sitting on a plane and waiting for it to take off. Tom was reading a pamphlet on a University that wanted him to join their ROTC program. "Hey Kaz this one has a Kick-Boxing team and allows students to pick their roommate's, its ROTC isn't that bad either and more then 80% get to go to the Military after graduation." Tom says quietly, mindful of the time and already sleeping passengers, waiting for a reply. Kaz looks at the pamphlet and reads through it real quick before perking up. "And they have a computer sciences, we could go there together and fulfill both our dreams." Kaz whispers and shares a smile with his best friend, envisioning himself and Tom at the University together.

Tom wanting to join the Marines and follow in his dad's footsteps and Kaz wanting to become a program designer and try to recreate or recover Chaotic's lost files. The boys have been inseparable since they were both 4-years old, their bond as friends changed to brothers when the boys went through a traumatic event when they were 8-years old. The Captain comes over the speaker and informs everyone that they will be taking off now and to be fasten their seatbelts. Tom, sitting by the window, does as instructed and sighs in relief glad to be flying to Hawaii for two weeks for spring break and the Champions Retreat. Kaz on the other hand, sitting in the middle, fastens his belt tightly and leans against the seat closing his eyes and hoping that its a short flight. As he sits there he slowly begins to drift to sleep and dreams of pools of lava, dark stalagmite colored buildings, and the smell of flames and fire.

"Kaz! Wake up!" A frantic voice brings him out of his dreams and when he opens his eyes the plane suddenly begins to fall from the sky, masks dropping out of the overhead compartments and people begin screaming in fear and panic grasping at the masks and putting them on. Kaz quickly follows and puts on his mask, clutching onto Toms hand as the pressure rapidly drops. Tom clings to Kaz and looks out the window as the water seemed to be getting closer and closer, causing his heart to beat wildly in his chest and one thought runs through his head. 'Maxxor I never got to say goodbye...' Toms thinks and then loses consciousness as the plane slams into the water.

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Najarin was flying towards his home on Lake Kenopo when the sky turned dark and a force so powerful that he paused in shock. It only lasted a moment and when the skies cleared everything seemed normal but for the strange metal container sitting on the shore under him, Najarin went to investigate and found that it was full of Humans! Some old and young and many injured or unconscious, he lands and approaches one with greying hair and a metallic arm that seems to be trying to get everyone to calm down. "Enough! We need to get out of this thing and try to help those who are hurt and figure out who might be missing." The man says and then turns when he senses someone behind him. "Remain calm Human, I mean you no harm. My name is Najarin, I am a High Muge for the OverWorld Tribe, and I wish to help." Najarin says and raises his hands in non threatening gesture.

The man looks stunned before glancing at an unconscious Human in a seat near him then looking back at Najarin before speaking "My name is Michael Knotts, I'm a friend of Tom Majors and Kaz Kalinkas, I heard a lot about you from the boys." Najarin's eyes widen before he looks more closely at the Human next to Michael. 'Could it really be?' He thinks and kneels, gently turning the Human over and looking at his face. Dark black hair covers the eyes of the young man and sharp facial features stand out against his slightly olive skin, a torn gray shirt reveals an OverWorld symbol on the mans shoulder with a name written in Perim's language "Maxxor". "Tom?" Najarin asks stunned by the more mature body and face of his friend. Tom stirs and groans as he opens his blue eyes and stares at the Muge in shock and then happiness. "N-Najarin? Am I really back? Or..Or am I dead?" He asks and sits up, causing the Muge to step back and help him. "You are not dead, Tom Majors, you are in a metal contraption on the shores of Lake Kenopo...Its been two solons since we last saw you, you've grown it seems." Najarin says and can't help but smile at the familiar and slightly alarming light in the boys eyes that always mean something either troublesome or joyful is going through his mind.

Tom smiles more and ignores the ache in his head and back as he stands and hugs the Muge tightly, not truly believing he was back and in front of his friend. Najarin smiles more and hugs the boy back with one arm and chuckles, glad to see that though his physical appearance may have changed his kind heart and gentle spirit didn't. Tom pulls back and allows Najarin to stand and step away, letting another pair of arms hug the young man. "Tom your awake! I was worried and decided to see if there was a first aid kit anywhere on board, sadly I didn't but I'm sure we can find something outside the plane to help." Kaz Kalinkas says as he pulls away from his friend and doesn't seem to notice the Muge staring at him in shock. Tom chuckles at Najarin's expression and looks at Kaz with bright eyes before replying "I'm alright Kaz and...I think we find more then just supplies outside the plane...Kaz, we are back." Kaz blinks at his friend and then frowns, glancing when Tom looked over at someone and gasping in shock. "Najarin?! Wait, but, how...Wait...W-We're in Perim?" Kaz asks shakily. Najarin nods and stares at the red headed young man before him, everything seemed the same about Kaz except for his body. Where it was once was skinny and frail there are now muscles and a athletic build, almost like his own body. "Yes...It seems you have both changed in your time away." Najarin says and then steps to the side as the red head runs outside the plane and screams in joy. "I'm back! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! Hahaha!" Kaz screams and laughs, tears falling down his eyes as he looks around the place that has always been on his mind.

The other people on the plane begin to relax and follow Michaels advice, moving the hurt and unconscious off the plane and into the sand. Najarin helps and then, once the plane is empty, steps away from the group of Humans to call Maxxor using a Crystal. He only waits a moment before the green face and yellow eyes of the OverWorld Leader appears. "Najarin, I'm afraid I can't speak for long I'm in a meeting with Chaor about the Deep Mines gates being repaired and blocking any M'Arillians from returning since it appears their becoming active again." Maxxor says and seems to glance over his shoulder at someone. Najarin smiles at his luck and says "I believe the M'Arillians can wait as something far more important has come up." He hears a snort and then suddenly he sees the red face and blue eyes of the UnderWorld Leader. "And what's more important then M'Arillians?" Chaor demands gruffly. Najarin turns the Crystal so both Leaders can see the two familiar looking humans who were looking out at the Lake and speaking. "Tom?!" Maxxor asks at the same time Chaor roars "Kazzy?!" Najarin turns the Crystal back to face him and nods before speaking "Yes it is them, apparently they have grown into young adults in their time away from Perim. There are other Humans here at Lake Kenopo and I will keep them safe until more help can arrive, some are hurt and I believe both Tom and Kaz might be as well." After hearing that the Crystal goes silent and blank making Najarin frown and then chuckles as he realizes what both Creatures are doing. 'Well, this will be interesting to see.' He thinks and then gets interrupted by a scream for help, causing him to look out toward the lake. Out on the lake, not to far from shore, is another young man who seems to be holding up a young woman who is unconscious.

"Help! Help us!" The voice calls and then coughs as he goes slightly under the water from both his weight and the woman's. Tom immediately jumps into the water, swimming over to the man with speed and helping get them both to shore quickly. The young man collapses on the sandy shore and pants, coughing between breaths and speaking "S-Sarah...Please h-help Sarah.." He begs and looks up, familiar greenish grey eyes stare up at him. Najarin looks at the woman and notices the familiar blonde hair and pale skin before looking back to the young man and asking "Peyton?" The man, Peyton, nods and smiles slightly. "H-Hey Najarin, good to see you!" He says and then collapses from exhaustion. Tom performs CPR on the unconscious woman until she begins to cough and then sit up. "Whoa, whoa easy there Sarah right?" Toms says and helps her, one hand supporting her back in case she falls back.

The blonde nods and then looks at Tom and gasps. "Tom?" She asks and Toms eyes widen as he recognizes those blue eyes replying "Sarah? What are you-Whoa!" Tom laughs as the blonde hugs him tightly and he hugs back. "Dude where is my hug?" Peyton asks jokingly and then laughs as Kaz hugs him before helping him sit up on the sand. "Peyton! How did you guys get to Perim?" Kaz asks as Tom and Sarah split apart and swap who they were hugging. Sarah replies "I don't know, one moment Peyton is teaching me to serf and the next moment we get swept up by a wave and my head hit the board...That's all I remember." Peyton nods and hugs Tom back before looking at the other people and then the plane. "I only remember the wave and carrying Sarah up to the surface and calling for help, I'm guessing you guys had a different experience?" He says and then stands.

Kaz nods and stands also, helping Sarah to her feet before saying "Our plane crashed and everything went black for a moment, I woke up to panicked people and Tom out cold." Tom sighs and stands also, looking back toward the tree's and other people who were gathered and doing a head count. "I don't think it matters how we got here, we are here now and have to help keep everyone else calm. We may know the Creatures and Tribes of Perim but they don't and this place is dangerous for those who don't know anything about the locations." Tom says and the others all nod and look at Najarin. The Muge looks over each of the four Humans faces and sees a determination and responsibility that they didn't possess the last time they were here before saying "I have contacted Maxxor and Chaor, they will arrive with more Creatures to help protect the Humans and supplies as well. I will now call the Danians and Mipedians to inform them that you two have returned as well, Queen Azsil has missed you Sarah and King Theb'Sar has missed you Peyton. So while you may remain on guard you can also relax and trust us to help you."

All four nod and then smile at each other before walking toward the group of Humans to let them know the plan and some basics of Perim. Najarin stares at the plane and then out to the Lake, trying to think about who or what could have the power to not only cross realms but bring others into them. The sun was still high in the sky over the lake and Najarin can't help but feel a strong sense of foreboding despite the calm and quiet of the area. 'It is always peaceful...before the night comes.' Najarin thinks and looks warily at the Humans.

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Peyton smiles as his friend Kaz, who he hasn't seen or heard from in years, starts a fire in the firepit Tom and Sarah built. "So what has happened with you guys since the Shut Down?" Peyton asks and rests his head back on the planes outer wall. Tom sits back in the sand, soaking up the sun, and replies "Oh man so much, first off I joined the High School ROTC about year after Chaotic shut down and managed to get into track and field too. Won first place at Regionals and State for both as well as the title of Sergeant Cadet with the ROTC last weekend, I've been extremely busy between that and following Kaz to his matches." Peyton shakes his head and smiles widely. "Dude you really turned into an OverWorlder didn't you?" Peyton jokes and then laughs a bit as Tom tosses a stray rock at him. "Shut up Peyton, I enjoyed those things before Chaotic and Perim...I think." Tom jokes back and all four laugh and relax even more into their spots. Peyton was leaning against the wall of the plane looking out over the beach and some of the tree line, Tom was sitting with his back to the Lake and resting with his elbows in the sand, Kaz was sitting across from Peyton close to the freshly lit fire legs crossed, and Sarah was sitting with her back turned to the trees facing Tom also with her legs crossed.

"I'm proud of you Tom, you actually kept to your High School Goals. But what do you mean about Kaz's Matches?" She asks curiously, looking between Kaz and Tom. Kaz shows his, now dirty, bandaged hand and smirks before replying "I'm a Champion Kick Boxer now for our hometown, a lot of my matches are out of town or state so Tom wanted to come with in case I got into trouble. Not that I go without an adult present but you never know anymore. But in between fighting and school I work at a small coffee shop that was once a place where Chaotic Online matches were posted. What about you Sarah, what have you been up to?" Sarah thinks before replying "I've been traveling with my parents and continuing my High School stuff online, although I did join a Gymnastics team and have won first place at all of the events." Tom and Kaz smile a bit before glancing at Peyton, who has been unnaturally quiet.

"Peyton what about you?" Kaz asks, cleaning his glasses with the only non ripped part of his shirt. "Oh well I've been doing some semi Pro-Surfing, going to Home-School since uhh...well my whole school found out I was gay and uhh...Yeah it didn't go to well. But I got a job as a Junior Surf Instructor, its been a blast helping tourists and younger kids learn how to surf and enjoy the flow of the sea." Peyton replies and smiles at his friends as they all congratulate and offer apologies to Peyton. The four sit in silence after a while before Sarah glances at the other group of people who are huddling close together, warily watching their surroundings. "Do you think they will be able to handle meeting other Creatures? I mean Najarin looks extremely docile compared to some of the others from all the Tribes." Sarah asks in a hushed voice, keeping her face neutral. Tom sighs and runs a hand through his hair, looking at the people now too. "Some might and others might not...All depends on how the Creatures will react to Non-Chaotic's. We at least know about Perim, the Tribes, and the Creatures but these people didn't even know about Chaotic." Tom says just a quiet and then looks at Najarin who was looking off into the distance, toward his Castle, with a brooding look on his face.

Kaz follows Toms gaze a moment before hearing the sound of an engine. "Hey what's that?!" A scared female voice yells and then others begin to murmur and stand, pointing toward the trees. The four young adults stand up and look, their eyes struggling to see through the thick canopy, when a Mower Cycle comes flying out of the forest destroying many tress and creating a type of pathway. It comes to a screeching stop and familiar red skin, demon like creature with horns and glowing blue eyes hops off and begins looking through the crowd of Humans. "KAZZY?!" Chaor yells in a deep, slightly angry voice. Kaz perks up and sprints with all his might toward the Creature and replying "CHAOR! I'm right here! Over here!" Chaor turns in time to see a blob of red hair and a flash of pink before he is holding his favorite Human close to his chest. Kaz sobs silently as the familiar warmth engulfs his body and strong arms hold him close, the muscular form of his lover a sign that he wasn't dreaming and that he was truly back. "Oh Kazzy I have missed you! Are you-" Chaor trails off as he pulls back and looks the young man over. Kaz has grown taller since he has been gone, now up to the bottom of his biceps instead of at his belly button. Red hair slightly more wild and fire like in shape with that familiar streak of blonde through it, light honey eyes hide behind pink tinted glasses as always and seem to reflect the dying light of the sunset, his body changed from scrawny to a lithe, muscular build. A few healed scars litter what little skin Chaor could see and bruises and cuts litter his arms and face, leading down to his bandaged hands which are covered in dirt and blood. "WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO YOU?! WERE YOU HURT BY ANYONE?! TELL ME WHO AND I WILL RIP THEM APART AND FEED THEM TO-" Chaor begins and then is silenced by a surprise kiss on the lips from Kaz.

He purrs at the taste and his anger dims as he deepens the kiss and pulls Kaz closer, losing track of what's around him for a moment before a throat clearing makes him pull away and glare down at the Human man standing behind Kaz. "He is ok, Lord Chaor, Kaz is a Champion Fighter now back on Earth and won a battle a few hours before we were brought back to Perim." The man says and stands tall, posture similar to a Warrior who is prepared to battle if need be. Kaz catches his breath and tries to control the blush on his cheeks before replying "I-It's true Chaor, I won a major Match against my opponent but took a heavy beating in the process. This is my Mentor and friend Michael Knotts, he has been training me and helping my mother and I." Chaor sets Kaz down gently but keeps one hand on the boys shoulder, as if Kaz will disappear again. "I see, you have my thanks for looking after my future Mate and his Mother." Chaor said and stood tall, trying to be intimidating. Knotts bows his head and then walks back to the other Humans. Chaor hears the Dread Tread approaching and glances back with a smirk, chuckling "We beat the other Tribes here, that means we get to set up Base Camp first." Kaz rolls his eyes and leans his head on Chaors arm, content to remain by his side as long as he can. "I'm guessing you brought some of the other UnderWorlders to help act as guards, plus Battle Gear and Mugic in case one of the other Tribes gets aggressive?" Kaz asks and waves as the Tread stops and creatures pile out, bowing to both Chaor and Kaz.

Chaor huffs and nods, not surprised that Kazzy figured out the plan so quickly since the boy was always observant of others and their possible actions. Tom, Sarah, and Peyton walk over and say their hello's to Chaor when the sound of multiple Levitar's reach them. Sarah turns and gasps as she see's Azsil at the front of the small congregation of vehicles and runs toward her as they stop a little ways away from the UnderWorlders. "Sarah!" Azsil calls and hops out as elegantly as possible from the Levitar, scuttling over to the young woman and scooping her up in her many arms. Sarah cries and sobs, hugging Azsil close and muttering apologies over and over. "My darling Mate it's not your fault, shh it's alright Sarah. Breath my fierce lover, breath." Azsil soothes and kisses Sarah's head and lips softly before setting her down and looking her over as the woman tries to get under control. Slim, beautiful build and much more mature body greet her gaze as well as long, mid-back length blonde hair. Light blue eyes looks up at Azsil in wonder and joy and a gentle loving smile graces her lips, clothes tight fitting and still slightly wet from the water Azsil is surprised by how much Sarah has both changed and remained the same. "I've missed you so much, life has been hard without you." Sarah says softly and hugs herself to Azsil's body. The Danian Queen swallows her tears and holds her Mate close, not saying a word for fear this is a dream. Peyton and Tom keep on the lookout as their friends reunite with their Lovers, hoping that they can have the same reunion with theirs.

"Tom!" A deep voice calls from above and a small plane like aircraft hovers a bit before landing, Maxxor jumping out and running over to the black haired male. Tom tears up as he feels strong arms wrap around his waist and pull him close, he hugs him tightly and sniffles. "M-Maxxor, I love you so much! I've missed you." Tom says shakily and smiles when he feels a small kiss to his head. Maxxor sets Tom down and smiles before replying "Not as much as I've missed you my Tom. Let me see you.." He looks over the boys body and can't help but feel touched at the tattoo on his shoulder. Tall, muscular body and tan skin slightly darker from days spent in the hot sun and kind blue eyes stand out against his slightly shorter black hair. A few scars are shown but nothing serious, his clothes ripped and torn to the point where they are just ribbons hanging off his chest and legs. 'Tom matured very nicely..' A lustful part of his brain whispered, causing Maxxor to release a quiet growl. Tom blushes and reaches up, gently touching the Rulers cheek before leaning close and kissing him softly. "Easy love, we don't exactly have a lot of privacy right now.." Tom says with a blush and Maxxor chuckles before kissing him again, enjoying the feel of his slightly sun chapped lips.

Peyton stands there a bit and tries not to lose hope, but the insecure voices in his head keep repeating the same thing. 'He probably moved on and Najarin was just saying he missed me out of kindness...After all what's a poor, fat, and weak guy like me got to offer a King?' Peyton sighs and slumps his shoulders, turning and walking back toward the small fire he and his friends were sitting by as the sun disappears behind the Lakes surface. He didn't see the Mipedians arrive via their Komodo dragon looking mounts nor did he hear the hurried footsteps of their King and his Lover approach him. Theb'Sar stares at the young man whom he has missed for so long and is stunned by how much more beautiful he has become. Body still large and plump but with noticeable muscle growth in the arms and legs, sandy colored hair seems to blend in to the ground around them and green eyes shine in the fires light. Clothes similar to Sarah's tighten and reveal more of the young man much to the Kings delight and he can't help his urges. Peyton looks up at the familiar growl and only has a moment to see his Mate before being tackled and pinned into the sand and kissed deeply, passionately while clawed fingers gently grip onto his wetsuit.

Once allowed to breath Peyton pants and blushes before saying "G-Guess you missed me too, my Mate I am so sorry I-" Peyton gets interrupted by a deeper kiss and and even deeper growl before he feels himself being dragged away inside the plane. Every other Human watches with slacked jaws and wide eyes while the three Chaotic players laugh and shake their heads at the typical, possessive behavior of the King. Najarin smiles and relaxes, feeling more at ease as he watches the scene unfold as Tribes begin to set up camps and offer medical aid to the injured Humans. Little lights appear in the distance on all sides and no one notices as they slowly get closer.

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An hour later and Tom is sitting beside Maxxor around a large fire pit, relaxed and cuddled into his lovers side. "So that's what Tom and I have been up since you last saw us, what about all of you? Has Perim had any problems besides its usual ones?" Kaz asks, sitting in Chaor's lap as he informs the Creatures of what the four have been doing since they parted ways. Theb'Sar speaks up first, running his hand through Peyton's hair as the young man leans into his chest between his legs. "Not in my territory at least, things have been quiet and peaceful in the Oasis." Azsil nods in agreement and smiles, holding Sarah, who is laying in her arms, closer. "I can report the same for Mt. Pillar, hardly anything has happened in solans." She says, glancing at Maxxor and then Chaor. "Kiru City has also been at peace and the damage from the M'Arillians has been repaired." Maxxor says calmly, sounding content. Chaor grunts and shrugs. "The Underworld will never change Kazzy, don't worry." He says and everyone chuckles at the usual gruffness of the Tribal Leader.

The group sits in silence for a moment, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, when the sound of footsteps reaches their ears. "Excuse me? Uhh sorry to interrupt but can someone tell me what the hell is going on here?!" A slightly deep male voice asks, causing Tom to jump up in shock. "D-Dad! What are you doing here?" He asks and runs over to the man. "Tom? Oh thank god your alright!" His father says and embraces his son, his eyes finally moving over the Creatures gathered, making him tense up and automatically reach for his weapon. "Son get back, I'll-" He begins but Tom stops him and chuckles nervously. "Dad there is no need for that, remember the game Chaotic that Kaz and I played a few years back?" He asks and watches his fathers eyes as he steps back, one hand still on his guns holster. "Yeah...I remember son, why?" He asks and then sees Kaz Kalinkas in the arms of a Demon looking beast. "Wait...You mean all those times Kaz talked about Perim was real? It's a real place?" He asks, recognizing the red Creature from a poster that Tom got Kaz one Christmas. Tom nods and relaxes, glad his dad was hearing him out. "Yeah it is, these Creatures are our friends dad and won't hurt us. But how did you get here? You were all the way in Iraq last I heard." Toms says, confusion in his eyes.

His father nods and relaxes a bit before pulling out his walkie talkie and speaking into it. "Stand down guys, apparently these things are friends." He says and then listens as a high pitched male voice speaks on the other end. "B-But they have hostages! Why are you trusting some punk ass brat!" The voice whines and then a thump and yelp is heard on the other end. "Sorry about that General, we will come down in a moment. Tell Tom he better explain why my nephew is sitting on some devil wannabe's lap." A slightly gruff voice says and then the walkie goes silent. Tom chuckles nervously and rubs the back of his head, looking at his dad. "Umm yeah that's a uhh long story...Let me introduce you to the Creatures and let them know not to attack your team, which I'm guessing are with you." Toms says and walks back quickly to the fire, where the Creatures were watching the interaction with distrust. Maxxor stands and walks over as the Human man follows Tom into the camp. "Maxxor, Theb'Sar, Azsil, Chaor this is my father Antonius Majors. Antonius Majors meet the four Tribal Leaders of Perim." Tom says and watches nervously as Maxxor stands face to face with his father. Antonius Majors stands straighter and is slightly shorter then Maxxor, his black and gray hair is cropped short in a crew cut and his green eyes are that of an old warrior who has fought many battles, his face is almost identical to Toms own but for the scars and age lines that are scattered here or there. "It is an honor to meet you, Antonius Majors." Maxxor says and extends a hand to the man.

The elder Majors relaxes a bit more and clasps the Creatures hand, seeing the kind of respect that only fellow soldiers give to one another. "Nice to meet you too." He replies and then listens as Tom informs the others of the company they are about to get. Kaz pales a bit and practically leaps out of Chaors arms. "Shit! My uncle is wants an explanation? What are you going to tell him Tom?" Kaz asks and then glares as Tom laughs and replies. "I'm not telling him anything Kaz, Chaor is /your/ Mate so you get to have the talk with your uncle Charlie." Kaz sighs and mock punches Toms shoulder before hissing in pain at remembering his busted knuckles. "Damn it...Ok ok your right." Kaz smirks suddenly and glances at Antonius. "After all you have to explain /your/ mate to your dad, good luck!" He says and then runs as Tom tries to tackle him to the ground, laughing the whole time.

"Kaz you asshole! Get back here!" Tom yells as he blushes a deep red and chases Kaz. Sarah and Peyton sigh before sharing a look and standing, going to stop the two boys as they begin arguing. "Be back in moment love." Peyton says to Theb'Sar as he runs, causing the Mipedian King to chuckle and shake his head. "It seems they haven't changed that much since they left, which is a very good thing in my opinion." He says and many of the Creatures nod and agree with him. Maxxor retakes his seat and watches Tom get pulled away by Sarah, a small smile gracing his face. Antonius stands there in shock, he knew his son was gay and had fallen for someone and that someone had broken his sons heart, but he had no idea it would be a Creature from another world. A politically powerful one too he remembers Tom saying during the intros. He takes a quick note of his surroundings out of pure habit and sees another group of Humans being guarded and tended to by Creatures not to far away, and then more Creatures walking a perimeter around the camps. The insect looking ones tilt their heads to the side before speaking to the animal looking ones. Antonius narrows his eyes and thinks about his team heading there way, hoping his son wasn't wrong about his "friends" being good guys. Azsil noticed the mans posture tensing up and decided to speak up.

"I sent a telepathic message to my Danian guards about your team, Mr. Majors, they are informing the other Tribes guards that the Humans approaching are allies." She says and watches as he looks at her and then nods, relaxing a bit but not fully. Chaor grunts and shifts his weight to rest one hand on his chin as he watches the fire. "You won't get him to fully relax Azsil, he is an old Warrior and we are unknown dangers to him. I wouldn't relax at all in his position." He says and Azsil rolls her eyes at the UnderWorlder. "Of course you wouldn't Chaor, neither would I, but we can still try to reach peace with these new Humans. We have been at peace for solons now Chaor and I don't want to start a war with my Mates species." She says and Theb'Sar nods in agreement. "Azsil is right, we must not attack them...We could lose our Mates if we do and I refuse to let Peyton go a second time." He says and Maxxor just nods, looking at Antonius. "We promise your, and every Human here, is safe from our Tribes." He says calmly. Antonius nods and decides to sit, he stays close enough to keep warm but far enough to retreat if need be. "Thank you, I told my guys to stand down so they should listen and not attack any of you. But I have to know, Maxxor, are you the one who broke my sons heart?" Majors asks and keeps his face neutral.

Maxxor turns and frowns at the man, confusion in his golden eyes. "Not intentionally, I love your son and would never hurt him. But one day when we were out exploring the Riverlands his form started fading into a swirl of blue light...I don't know what happened but I swear I never meant to break his heart." He says and glances at Tom, guilt rising in his chest at the thought of his Mate feeling that way. Antonius nods, thinking it over before deciding to tell the Creatures what happened. "The building that made the Cards, Scanners, and other Chaotic items got blown up and the building that housed all the codes got fried. They couldn't save the codes and so Chaotic was shut down, many players were extremely upset and no one knew why. Tom was a different boy after the shut down and would hardly leave the house for the first year...Kaz was much worse though and refused to eat, sleep, or do anything but stare at his scanner...We finally got the boys back to somewhat normal and they picked up the pieces themselves. Tom told me that he and Kaz had lost their first and only loves the day Chaotic got shut down and I assumed that they were other players who broke up with them because the game was gone." He says and watches as Maxxor and the red one, Chaor, eyes darken.

"KAZZY! GET OVER HERE!" Chaor yells and startles the boys out of their little wrestling match, Peyton and Sarah frown and share a glance with Tom and Kaz before all four begin walking back over to the fire. Maxxor grabbed Tom and pulled him into a tight hug, eyes closing as he held the boy. "Maxxor? Hey what's wrong?" Tom asks as he hugs back, confused. Chaor pulls Kaz to him and places both hands on the boys shoulders. "You didn't eat?! Or sleep?! Kazzy you said you wouldn't do that again!" Chaor lectures, looking into Kaz's eyes as they widen and then look down in shame. "I-I was lost Chaor...We had finally admitted our love to each other and you were about to...to Claim me when I vanished. I lost you and I-I didn't want to..." He stammers and holds back tears, clenching his fists by his sides. Chaor growls in frustration before hugging Kaz close, practically hiding the boy in his arms and chest. "Kazzy...What have I always said about giving up? Hm?" Chaor asks and rubs Kaz's back.

Kaz takes a shaky breath and sniffles before answering. "It's a sign that someone else has won and you lost...You weren't a True UnderWorlder." Chaor nods and kisses Kaz's head, purring into his fiery red hair. "Exactly, but you have proven yourself to be a True UnderWorlder and you won't /ever/ give up again. Understand?" He asks and waits for Kaz's answer. The boy nods and pulls away to wipe his eyes and face, smiling up at the Creature he loves. "I-I won't I promise." Chaor grunts once and then sits Kaz down on his lap again, clawed hand gently stroking the boys back. The other Leaders have once again latched onto their Human Lovers and are content to sit in silence. Antonius Majors watches the whole exchange and comes to the conclusion that these Creatures truly care for these Human youths in a romantic way and always will, he can't help but smile a bit as his son Tom holds onto the Creature that stole his young heart and seems to want to take care of him. The elder Majors sighs and looks back toward the trees, watching as his team slowly approach the guards and speak to them, hoping that he wouldn't have to be the one to end that relationship when they got everyone back home...If they can return home.

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Chaor once again sits with Kazzy asleep on his lap, frowning as he takes in the new humans approaching them. One was clearly a Warrior, but his leg and arm look a little off on one side. The other was not a Warrior and seemed to stumble with every step, weighed down by all the gear he carried. "Majors! Got that explanation, or do I have to start shooting?" The dark haired warrior asked Toms father once he was within speaking range. Toms father chuckled and raises his hand, motioning to the Creatures before replying. "At ease Charlie, these Creatures are friends. Remember the game Chaotic that Kaz was obsessed with?" Majors asks, the one called Charlie nods and gets close, glancing at Kaz and Chaor before looking back to Majors.

"Yeah what of it?" He asks and sits, resting near Majors. "Well turns out the game is based on a real world with real Creatures and the "online" version of the game was really a test for Players who excelled at the game and were given codes that brought them, mentally at least, to the "Real Chaotic" and then from there to here. Kaz made friends with his favorite Tribe the uhh, what again?" Majors asks, looking as Chaor, who grunts quietly and says "UnderWorlders." Majors nods in thanks and continues his explanation. "Yeah them and the red one, Chaor, fell in love with Kaz. And yes Kaz loves him too before you go getting all protective uncle on us." He says and watches with a smirk as Charlie glares at him. "Ok, I can kind of see that but how do you explain how we got here?" Charlie asks and then tenses when the weak looking Human collapses next to him, a habit that most Warriors have is not trusting anyone that they didn't fight along side. "We don't know Uncle C, no one does." Tom says from his position beside Maxxor, who has the boy held to him with one arm. Charlie looks at Tom and then glances at the other two Human youths.

"So you have no idea how you got here, these Creatures don't know either, and you claim that we are safe based only on past relations with these Creatures?" Charlie asks with a deadpan voice. Tom frowns and puffs up to defend the Creatures when another voice beats him to it. "Uncle shut the hell up and don't go accusing beings that can kill you with one hit. I'm tired from my fight earlier yesterday, plus falling out of the sky in a plane, and then the emotional roller coaster of being reunited with my Lover. So all in all we can discuss this in the morning because I'm fucking tired as hell and want to sleep for at least five hours!" Kaz says testily on Chaors lap, brown eyes glaring through his glasses at the Human. Chaor smiles a bit and nuzzles Kaz's hair with his nose and gently rubs the boys back. "Easy Kazzy, you can sleep as long as you need to and we can discuss all this back in the Underworld tomorrow evening." Chaor says soothingly to his cranky Mate to Be. Kaz relaxes instantly under Chaors touch and sighs before yawning and curling closer, using the leaders left bicep as a pillow. "Sounds good to me, now hush." He demands and falls asleep again.

"Kaz has the right idea, I'm beat from almost drowning. Night everyone." Sarah says and stands before laying back into Azsil's arms and closing her eyes. Peyton nods sleepily and leans heavily on Theb'Sar's right side, smiling as the Mipedian lays his cloak over the boy and pulls him closer. "Rest my Mate, we will head home tomorrow as well." The king says and goes back to watching the fire as he runs his fingers through Peyton's hair. Tom chuckles and looks up at Maxxor who is giving him a knowing look. "You rest too Tom, you will need your mind sharp for the journey back to Kiru City." Maxxor says and kisses the boys head gently. "Yeah I know, but I'm worried...What if I wake up and it's all a dream?" Tom asks softly, fear slipping into his voice. Majors frowns at the scared look in his sons eyes and sees Maxxor frown also, hugging the boy closer. "My mate I swear you are not dreaming and I will not leave your side, your here and we are together again." Maxxor says and kisses Toms face all over.

Tom blushes and buries his face in the Leaders chest, yawning before drifting off to sleep. With all four kids fast asleep the Creatures share a look before glancing at Majors, Charlie, and the third Human who seems to be scared to death. "So...Where are you taking us?" Majors asks, voice guarded. "I was thinking Kiru City for most of the Humans or letting them choose themselves, my city is above ground and more hospitable for Humans." Maxxor says quietly before looking at Theb'Sar. " I agree with Maxxor, however Peyton comes with me. That is not up for negotiation or discussion." He says, also quiet. Azsil nods in agreement and Chaor simply growls. "Kazzy comes with me, I only care about him, the rest go wherever." The UnderWorlder says and nuzzles into Kaz's hair again. "Now wait a minute what makes you think we, as US Soldiers, will allow you split up the kids? They are friends and I don't trust any of you." Charlie says and fingers flex reflexively toward his gun sitting by his side.

"We can't exactly stay away from our Tribal Cities for too long, I shouldn't even be out of Mt. Pillar unless under the most dire circumstances." Azsil says and the others nod in agreement. "We won't let our mates leave our side, not after just getting them back, and nor will we allow them to go with another Tribe as they can be used as leverage." Chaor says and Majors frowns, looking between all the Leaders. "Wait, you guys aren't allies? Do you even like each other?" He asks and then the Creatures chuckle a bit before Theb'Sar answers. "We get along for what Peyton once called Common Good of Perim, however we are all from different Tribe's and don't really get along. The history of why is too long and too altered by each Tribe to be discussed tonight however the short version is we all have different views of what Perim should be and what it one day will be." The Mipedian King adjusts as Peyton shifts and looks down at the boy. "Besides that we only ever truly are at peace and not attacking over three major things. One is the four Human Mates of ours are all dear friends despite their Tribal and personality differences. Two is the fifth Tribe of Perim called M'Arillians who are enemies of Perim and are hated by all four Tribes you see here. And Third is if Perim is truly in danger or their is some misunderstanding between all of us that needs to be spoken about in a formal, peaceful setting." Theb'Sar continues and smirks as Majors and Charlie look at him and the others in shock. "So...What does that mean for us Humans? Are we targets?" Charlie asks, growing tense. Maxxor shakes his head and replies.

"No, Humans have always remained slightly neutral unless they proclaimed their Tribe and even then they are safe from our War...However the M'Arillians will try to kill you and any Human they come across and it won't be a quick death either. They blame their Invasion's loss on these four Humans here and hate all Humans now because of it." With that said, the two Human soldiers look at each other in silent agreement that if the need arise they will react with hostility. The third Human sitting there looks confused before finally speaking. "So Chaotic needs to stay shut down and these kids need to be taken far away from here right? That's the safest course of action?" He asks and then pales as all four Leaders look at him and growl or his threateningly. Majors sighs and face-palms, hoping that Gallows doesn't get himself killed because of his stupidity.

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Charlie sat there watching as the Creatures holding the kids slept. The kids were also asleep and have been that way for hours, a clear sign of fatigue. After Gallows got sent to check on the rest of the soldiers, ie so he doesn't end up killed by pissed off Creatures, the two Human adults talked for a while about the plan for sunrise.

"I still don't like it Anti, its a bad idea." Charlie says quietly, not wanting to wake them. Majors sighs a bit and looks at the horizon. "I know, I don't either. But they have good points and it would make it easier for everyone involved to just split three ways." He replies and watches as two lizard, Mipedian, creatures fly across his view doing air patrols on a jet pack looking thing.

Charlie nods and sighs also, thinking the plan through again. The number of Human Civilians is sixty, ten are severely injured and need proper healing which they will receive in Najarins Castle not to far from here. Twenty-five Humans, all with minor non life threatening injuries, are being sent to Kiru City which is a good five-six hour trip by "plane." The other twenty-five are going to Al Mipediem, which will take at least nine-ten hours at a steady pace.

The Human Soldiers will be split into five groups all together. Charlie and two others will be going to Underworld City with Kaz, Gallow and three others will be going to Najarins Castle with the injured, Majors and six others are going to Kiru City with Tom and the other Human survivors, Dani and two others are being sent to Mt. Pillar with Sarah, and finally Adam and four others are going with Peyton and the other twenty-five survivors to Al Mipediem.

Everyone is spread thin and contact is limited to a five mile radius on their walkies, if the Creatures turn on any of them out of that range no one will know. Charlie flinched as a log on the fire cracks loudly, causing the Mipedian king to stir and look around a bit before laying his head back down next to Peytons.

The boy curls close and snuggles, a small smile on his face, as if dreaming amazing dreams. Charlie can't help but be wary despite the loving embrace, years of experience and a jaded love life have caused him to look for hidden agenda's in every relationship. Majors snores a bit beside him, having drifted it off it seems sometime ago, causing Charlie to shake his head and sighs silently.

"Idiot..." He whispers and then feels eyes on him, turning a bit to the right he sees Kaz watching him. "Yeah kid?" He whispers and watches as those brown eyes dart upwards to the sleeping demon looking guys face before whispering back. "Uncle, you need to trust me and my friends, we remember and know this place as if we grew up here. We know these creatures and have been through so much with them, I know you don't trust anyone but mom and I but please...please try to keep an open mind? For me?" He asks and wipes away tears.

I knew that boy was more like his momma then his father, kind hearted but smart with a uncanny ability to read people. He knew exactly what I was thinking just by look and used my one weakness against me. I sigh again before looking at the fire, thinking.

On one hand Kaz is right, I do only trust him and his mom. But on the other he is so easy to trick sometimes that it leads to trouble, many of Kaz's scars are from said events...But this time it could be more emotional then physical that scars his only nephew...But.."Alright kid, I will trust you on this. But one vad move from any of these creatures and I will kill understand? Your my first and only priority." Charlie says and glances at Kaz, smiling a bit as the boy lights up and yawns.

"Thanks Uncle, you won't regret it." He drifts to sleep and seems to vanish under the muscle of the red being. Charlie watches the sun rise and nods. "New day...New Battle." He says quietly and looks toward the sky.

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Hey I know its been a while since I last updated but a lot has happened since then. I am in the process of moving to another state and trying to pack up all my belongings. I will update as soon as I am settled in my new home. Thank you so very very much for your patience and please check out my other stories in the meantime and give feedback or suggestions or heck even requests for something you want to see but have never seen. Thank you all!

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As the sun rises Chaos stirs, opening his eyes to Kaz's sleeping face almost touching his. Smiling a bit he kisses the boys lips and then moves to sit up, holding Kaz to him. The boy stirs and groans softly, opening his eyes and immediately searching for his glasses.

"Easy Kazzy, you spectacles are right here. You dropped them last night." Chaor says and pulls them out of his hidden pouch on his fur pants then hands them to Kaz. "I got to keep these things on a string." He says and takes them from Chaor, placing them on his face and looking at the creature.

"Sleep well my Mate?" Chaor asks and nuzzles the boys hair gently. Kaz nods and smiles, kissing the creature softly, not caring who sees. "I did, better then I have in solans." He says and cuddles close his chest. "Kazzy...When we get back to the Underworld we will perform the Mating Bond." Chaor says holding the boy close, running his back gently.

Kaz nods and blushes, stuttering a bit before speaking. "Private or Public?" Chaor purrs and kisses the boys head. "Private..it is your first time after all." He replies and feels the boy relax. "Thank you..not sure I want to be seen like that by the whole Underworld." Kaz says and then pulls away to stretch, his bandages dry and sticking to his hand.

Chaor frowns and grabs one arm, pulling the hand to his face. "Kazzy, you need to clean and rebandage this...soon." He says and kisses the knuckle softly, causing the boy to smile and nod. "I will Chaor, before we leave." Kaz replies and stands, walking toward Agitos, a blue lizard like creature, who was speaking with Najarin.

Chaor watches a moment before nodding and standing as well, stretching a bit and looking around. Only one of the three Warrior humans was awake, but he was staring at the horizon.

The human gave a indication that he knew he was being watched but he didn't react. Chaor looked away after a moment, not really worried about it, glancing at his fellow Tribe leaders. Theb'Sar was holding Peyton close to his chest as they curled up on the ground, Azsil was resting against a log clinging to Sarah with all her extra legs, and Maxxor was on his back with one arm tightly wrapped around Tom's waist.

All sleeping soundly with their Mates to Be..although he heard from his spy that Theb'Sar Bonded with Peyton months before they vanished, but now he can do it again and with his real body. Remembering that fact has Chaor looking back to Kazzy and smirking at the memory of his many different "first times" with his Mate.

"If you keep staring at him like that you might have trouble leaving camp." The groggy voice of Maxxor says as he wakes, running his hand down Tom's back. Chaor rolls his eyes and stares at his rival.

"Hmph at least I show my Mate emotions in public, you hide behind that mask of yours." He says and smirks more as Maxxor glares at him. "Oh yes, I'm sure your emotions of anger and pride are very attractive to young Kazdan." Maxxor replies with a laugh. Chaor scoffs and shakes his head a bit.

"He actually does on occasion..I can smell it." He replies and then catches the fruit thrown at him from behind. "I CAN HEAR YOU!" Kaz's annoyed voice yells over to them, making the leaders laugh and causing the others to begin to stir.

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Hello everyone, I know its been a while since I have posted a chapter and other things but I have recently been going through a lot of things in my life that is making it hard to get inspired to write. I will try my best to get back to writing soon and have at least a chapter up. Thank you for your patience.

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Peyton wakes up with a yawn, his body stretching and moving against the form holding him close. "Good morning, my Peyton." A deep, but smooth reptilians voice says softly. He smiles and opens his eyes a bit, looking at the face of his lover above him. "Morning my love." Peyton says with a groan and moves against him again, smiling.

"Mmm it is, especially with you in my arms. How do you feel?" Theb'Sar asks gently one hand moving to his waist. Peyton thinks and blushes as he realizes what his lover is asking, if the quickie they did last night hurt him or if he wants more. "W-well I feel fine, it hurt a bit but I already knew that from the first oh what thousand times we had before?" Peyton jokes and smiles as the king laughs and replies. "Yes we did get plenty of practice in, however I feel bad that your true first time was so rushed my Peyton."

He pulls him into a kiss and smiles. "I didn't say no and I don't mind, it was amazing and a perfect first time." He says happily and then glances over at the rest of the camp to discover they are the last ones up, everyone else was busy helping organize and prepare for the trip. "You let me sleep in?" He asks with narrowed eyes and then sighs as Theb'Sar shrugs with a smirk.

"You needed rest my Mate, its a long journey. Also you have to change clothes, those long sleeves will only overheat you faster." He replies and then pulls away, standing up gracefully. Peyton stretches and sits up a bit before standing as well, smiling and looking at his wetsuit. "Yeah this is made for a Ocean sport i like, not much use for it in the Oasis." He says and looks around, trying to see if any humans are his size and have some spare luggage full of clothes for him.

"Oh the one with the board? I remember you mentioned it once in the past, I'm glad you got to turn it into a profession in your world. I brought you something from the Oasis, your Consort Attire." Theb'Sar says with a smirk and motions for a guard to bring over a chest. Once the chest is placed in front of him Peyton blushes and remembers what the Attire is.

"Oh love, thank you." He says and opens the chest, pulling out the soft cloth and holds it in his arms. "I better find somewhere to change, unless you want others seeing me naked?" Peyton glances at him with a smirk, knowing he secretly enjoyed taking Peyton in public. "Hmm a tempting offer but this time you need to dress in private, Maxxor set up a changing area over there by the water for his Mate who offered it to everyone else." The king said and smiles at his Mate, walking over to kiss Peytons head softly.

He lean into the kiss and sighs in content, chuckling. "Well then I better go change and prepare to move. Meet you by the group?" He asks and smiles, walking toward the area and slipping into hiding. "You have to change into yours too?" Kaz asked as he began putting on his armored but light outfit. Peyton chuckles and nods, stripping and folding his ruined wetsuit. "Yes I am, Theb'Sar wants me to wear my Consort Attire. Guessing Chaor wants the same for you?" He asks, changing into his outfit.

Kaz nods and fastens the armor belt, slipping two small swords into the sheaths attached to his leggings. "You know Chaor, always wants to show me off to any all with eyes. That and it feels better, more real, to wear this again." He says softly, Peyton nods in agreement and dresses also, wearing pantaloon like bottoms that gently flow around his ankles, his tunic a simple swath of gold and violet colors that make the Mipedian symbol on his right bicep stand out.

"I agree, hell if it wasn't for last night I would think I'm dreaming myself." Peyton says and runs his fingers through his hair, trying to detangle some of the locks. Kaz chuckles and stands beside Peyton, smiling. "You mean last night and this morning? Your neck and back are littered in bruises and marks, most scales. How are you walking?" Kaz asks with a laugh, causing Peyton to blush and laugh with before replying. "Dude don't be jealous and I am walking fine thank you. My question is how will you walk after Chaor is done with you?"

He laughs again and dodges the swipe at his head, turning and walking out Kaz following behind. Kaz is dressed in a leather armored two piece outfit, his pants a red fur pelt that reaches his knees and a chest wrap that covers his upper chest and ribcage, his Underworld symbol showing proudly on his upper chest. Tom and Sarah are standing outside also dressed in Consort Attire for their Tribes. Sarah is in a elegant silver dress with a stingblade in a sling on her back, her Danian symbol showing proudly on her wrists. Tom is dressed in a navy blue tunic and trouser one piece, his Overworld symbol showing on his left shoulder and a sword on his hip.

"Hey guys, looking good. So ready for this? Its a whole new adventure." Sarah asks and smiles at her friends. Tom and Kaz do a bro fist bump and Peyton nods, chuckling. "Lets get Chaotic." He says and turns, looking at the Four leaders who are all speaking in the distance.

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Hello everyone! I am sorry to say but this story is on temporary Hiatus. My Muse for this story has vanished and no matter how hard I try I can't seem to bring it back. Will post a chapter as soon as my Muse returns. Thank you for your support and kinds words and kudos, I will hopefully return sooner rather then later.

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~OVERWORLD~

Tom smiles at the sight before him, Kiru City shining with freshly repaired walls, guards along it, and the sounds of its people living their day to day in peace. "WELCOME HOME CONSORT TOM MAJORS!" A voice booms, and and the gate opens. A crowd gathers and cheers, many warriors and simple villagers smiling and waving at him. "Home...I'm really back." Tom says softly, standing tall and smiling at the Tribe that became more important to him then a game.

He walks beside Maxxor and relaxes, nodding and waving back to friends he has missed. The whole city seemed to have stopped its usual work to welcome him back. As they neared the Palace Tom hears his father murmer to where only they could hear. "This is quite the homecoming, similar to the one I received after my first tour." Majors says and Tom chuckles, blushing.

"Your son is a Hero of Perim and the Consort of the Overworld Tribe. Without him and his friends this semi peace we have wouldn't have even been possible." Maxxor says and holds Tom arm as they ascend the stairs toward the Palace where a familiar tigress figure waits. "Welcome home Tom. We have missed you so much." Intress says and hugs him smiling, Tom hugs back and smiles also.

"Intress, it's good to see you too. How insane has it been?" Tom asks and she chuckles, as Maxxor sighs. "Wanting to work already my Mate? Come rest first at least. One night in bed." Maxxor says and causes a few others to laugh. Tom laughs also and shrugs. "Hey I'm like you, don't know when to stop or slow down." He cheeks and let's out a surprised yelp when Maxxor picks him up and carries him over his shoulder through the Palace. "Oh really? I'll have to test that theory." Maxxor replies and ignores the groans and chuckles from his fellow Tribe Members as he disappears into the bedroom with Tom.

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Kaz relaxes as the familiar rumble of the Dread Tred moves along underground. He can feel the heat from the outside indicating that we're there. The vehicle stops and Chaor grunts before standing and looking at Kaz. "It's time Kazzy, are you ready?" He asks calmly, eyes glowing with excitement. Kaz practically leaps up and stands by the Ruler and smiles brightly.

"I've been ready for years Chaor and Cothica help ANYONE who gets in my way of this." He says and feels his blood heating up at the thought, causing him to tense in preparation for battle. Chaor notices and smirks, nodding in approval before opening the top hatch and climbing out with Kaz following behind. As soon as the citizens of the Underworld see Kaz they begin to roar and cheer, many missed the young man as he had become invaluable to the Tribe after the War.

Kaz stands there in shock for a moment before standing tall and giving the crowd a nod in greeting. "HAIL CONSORT KAZDAN!" The crowd cheers out and Chaor helps his lover down from the vehicle before walking through the people with Kaz beside him. The young man sees many friends and creatures he knew, their face happy and approving. He breaths in the smell of fire and brimstone, sees the blackened stalagmites, and glowing lights of the Underworld City and feels at home again.

Chaor and Kaz walk side by side until they reach the palace and then Chaor turns to announce things to the people gathered. "Citizens of the Underworld, the Mating Ceromony will begin tonight! In three hours Kazdan, my Mate, will officially be Consort of the Underworld! LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN!" He roars and everyone present goes insane and cheers, causing Kaz to force his tears that threatened to spill.

Finally after years of dreaming he was home, he was where people respected and feared him. Chaor picks Kaz up with ease and walks into the Palace, heading straight for the throne room to begin the best night of their lives.

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Hello everyone! Just wanted to apologize for the lack of chapters and and updates, lots has happened and I've been kind of in a bad place. But thanks to new friends and a wonderful boyfriend I'm back ro myself and will be updating this story and many others frequently. So my story schedule will now look like this. Monday & Tuesday are rest days. Add 2 chapters to this story on Wednesday. Post another 2 chapters for my other story based in the Hobbit world on Thursday. Post 2 chapters for a Transformers story im thinking about writing on Friday. Then another 2.chapters on Sunday for my Slasher based story. But there will be 2 guaranteed chapters for the stories mentioned on the days mentioned. Thank you to everyone who is still here and for your patience with me and this story.

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~MIPEDIAN OASIS~

Peyton drinks from the waterskin offered to him by Theb'Sar. Despite the heat he loves the feel of the sun and the familiar view of the endless sand dunes. He perks up as a horn is blown in the distance, the horns of welcome from the Palace. Coming over the sand dune the Mipedian capital city is revealed, Al Mipediem. Home to not only hundreds of Mipedians but also the Royal family, which now includes Peyton. As they descend the dune Peyton can't help but tear up at the sight of what he once and can now forever call Home.

So lost in thought he doesn't notice how close they are until a hand gently touches his cheek, causing him to startle and look over. "You were lost in there for a moment, my Consort." Theb'Sar says softly, smiling at Peyton as they ride side by side. Peyton chuckles and leans into the clawed, scaly hand before kissing it. "Mm sorry, have a lot on my mind. A lot has happened in just two days and I'm still not 100 percent sure this isn't a dream." He says and watches as Theb'Sar eyes narrow and he leans close and kisses Peyton deeply, growling softly at his slight moan. Pulling away after a moment leaves him breathless but happy, love making his heart feel like bursting.

"Your really here my love, I'll prove that to you all day and night tonight once we arrive at the Palace." Theb'Sar assures and smirks as Peyton blushes bright red, clearing his throat and nodding submissive to his Mate. "S-Sounds good to me, love." He replies and is then interrupted by horns blowing in unison to welcome them through the archway. Looking around in awe, Peyton is still floored by the beauty of the desert city. Built around a natural Oasis small sections of bushes, vines, and tall trees dot the landscape of the city with a large lake in the center close to the Palace.

Buildings remind Peyton of Ancient Egyptian style homes and buildings from his textbooks. The Mipedians gather and begin to cheer and bow as their King and Consort make their way through the city toward the Palace. Peyton smiles and waves to everyone, his friends all cheering and waving back, and the people praising the Cothica for his return to them. The children all climb or clamber up buildings to get a look and shout in excitement at seeing Peyton, who always made time to come and tell them stories or even play games with them.

"Now all is well with the Tribe." Theb'Sar says softly and looks lovingly at Peyton who in turn smiles softly at him, eyes filled with joy. "I'm so happy and grateful to be back, my love." He replies and then leans close to kiss the King who returns it passionately and with pure joy.

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~MT. PILLAR~

Sarah wakes up to the sound of hushed conversation and the deceleration of the levitating vehicle. Sitting up from her very comfortable spot against Azsil side she stretches and yawns, smiling as she sees the lights of Mt. Pillar come into view. "Almost home." Azsil says softly and pets Sarah's hair gently, happy and content to have her Mate beside her again.

Sarah nods and watches them approach the looming structure with a sense of safety and contentment, eager to see her friend Wamma again as well as many other Danians she befriended. Mt. Pillar is built from the very rock and stone beneath the ground and lit up with crystals, torches, and glow moss. The Pillar is also a massive maze filled with tunnels and different sections, similar to an ant hill.

"I can't wait, I've dreamed about this for years now..And have an answer to the question you asked me once, about Assimilating." She says, nervous and slightly afraid. Aszil looks at her before touching her cheek and smiling gently, looking into the eyes of her Mate. "Sarah, while you have been away I too have been thinking about the offer I made you to become a Danian through the virus." She says and continues. "I want you to remain yourself and Human. There's other ways we can extend your life and be together for at least fifty solans."

Sarah stares in shock and then tears up, hugging Azsil close. "Thank you…I was willing to turn and be with you but also afraid of losing who I am. We will find a way, your right. I won't stop searching for one for us." She says and chuckles as two gentle hands wipes her eyes gently, leaning into the touch as gentle firelight surrounds them. "We are home now, Sarah…Welcome Home, my Consort." Sarah sobs softly and looks up at the beauty that is Mt. Pillar, her home and her sanctuary.

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Kaz is in his Consort chambers for the last time as he dresses in a black robe with dark red trim and a Underworld symbol on the back of it along with Kaz's name written in Perim writing. Looking in the tall mirror in one corner of the room he takes a breath and slowly lets it out. Tonight he is getting married and becoming officially Mated to Chaor, Ruler of the Underworld Tribe.

Wearing only the robes, a small amulet around his neck, hand carved by Chaor, and black leather feet coverings Kaz goes to the bed where Takinom is waiting for him. She promised to help him get ready for his ceremony and he was relieved when he learned of how. Despite being 100% ready for this night, Kaz also wasn't stupid. Chaor was huge in more than just stature and if he went into this not prepped he could very well be either seriously injured or killed. "Alright, just relax Kaz and take deep breaths. Chaor had something prepared for this night and it's been tested numerous times."

Takinom says calmly and Kaz nods, swallowing as he blushes. "Thank you again, really. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this." He says nervously and looks at the device sitting on the bed beside them. "What is it?" He asks, curious. Takinom picks it up and explains. "It's a device that releases a liquid into your breeding orifice and slowly stretches it to fit the Creature whom your Matings size. Ulmar made this to Chaors exact specifications and used bits of Chaors energy in order to get an accurate reading."

"Kybon made a mockup of Chaors member and Ulmar tested the subjects with it while they were both on and off the serum." Kaz winced in sympathy at the Creatures that had to endure that pain and Takinom noticed, laughing. "Don't worry Kazdan, the Creatures were more then willing and had been stretched before. Not by anything as wide but still. Now how this works is the tip of the device gets inserted to the edge of your entrance and then injected. You won't be truly penetrated as the tip is so small it's nearly impossible to feel. The serum will start cold then feel warm after about 10 minutes. Once the time is done you'll be ready for Chaors member. There will still be slight pain and perhaps a bit of blood but that's natural for Untouched of any species or gender."

She says and motions for Kaz to bend over the beds edge. He does and blushes as his ass comes into view along with the tattoo he kept hidden. Takinom scoffs and shakes her head, muttering. "By the Cothica, your going to make it hard for him to go easy on you Kazdan. When did you get this?" She asks as she begins the insertion of the device, causing Kaz to blush more and chuckle nervously. "Oh umm about a year ago…in my defense I never thought I would return, so I just wanted to make a statement in case someone got any ideas." He says and then shivers at the cold liquid shooting up his asshole, making him hiss.

Takinom keeps the device in place for a moment before pulling it away and smirking. "It makes a clear statement Kazdan, one Chaor himself will happily show off to everyone once your broken in." She teases and Kaz sputters out a laugh before standing and readjusting his robe. "We will see about that one, he is very possessive when it comes to my body and doesn't like others seeing me without my glasses. Let alone my naked ass." He says and then looks up at the knock on the door, it opens and reveals Agitos.

"It's time, Kazdan. Chaor is awaiting you in his chambers." He says calmly and Kaz nods, taking a breath and walking out the door. Going to Chaors room he knocks once before entering and seeing his Mate standing near the bed, naked but for the amulet around his neck. "Kazzy.." Chaor rumbles lovingly as he reaches out his hand. "Chaor.." Kazdan replies softly and steps into the room, the door shutting behind him.

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The M'Arillians were driven from Perim after the defeat of A'Une and the Creatures took the insult personally. Blaming the Chaotic Players who helped the Tribes of Perim during the Invasion was a logical choice as they had been distractions at the very best and downright saboteurs at the worst.

The new Leader, Milla'Inn, put out a message to all M'Arillians that any and all Chaotic Players were to be killed on sight. But after a year they vanished and were not seen for many Solans. While the Players were gone the Deep Ocean doors were being rebuilt to try and keep the M'Arillians locked away. Unbeknownst to Perims Tribal Leaders, Milla'Inn had another way constructed in case of this happening and it is hidden deep within Perims own ocean.

It is there that he sits on his corral throne and thinks out a plan to try and take over Perim again. Their Mind Control attacks were limited to where they could only control five creatures each and while they had water and air attacks to use as back ups it wasn't their preferred method of attack. While thinking a spy comes in and bows low before speaking.

"Milla'Inn, the Chaotic Players whom the Tribal Leaders chose as Consorts have returned but with warrior Humans as well. They seem older and stronger. Our spies in the other Territories report that the Humans have begun doing the duties of a Consort as well." He says and waits, Milla'Inn glares down before rising and tossing a bit of corral at the wall in rage. "THOSE FILTHY WEAKLINGS DARE RETURN?! How is this possible?!" He demands and the creature winces but stays bowed.

"According to our spies they came back with a surge of Power, rumored to be stronger than anything ever felt…Many are wondering if it's the Cothica itself." The creature says and watches as his Leader scoffs.

"Why would the Mighty Cothica waste time on those weaklings? It's probably a ruse to distract us from our goals, once again. Tell every Creature that Chaotic players are to be killed on site…But bring these.so called Consorts to me. I would like a private word with them." He says darkly and smirks as he imagines how the Tribes will react to their precious consorts being taken. "This time…We will be the Victor's and they will all pay."

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Hello everyone, sorry for the lack of updates. A family emergency has come up so I'm going to be busy until October 1st. Will make up for the lack of updates by dropping 3-5 Chapters for each story I'm working on. Thank you for your patience and I'm sorry again for doing this.

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Antonius Majors had to admit that Perim was beautiful. Clean air, simple views, and fresh food with no processing save for cutting it open to eat it. Even the water tasted different then what he was used to, almost pure to the point of being painful. Kiru City was also beautiful in its own way, simple yet fortified with one way in and the Creatures were kind yet wary of the armed Humans.

Something he can understand after Tom explained Perim was in constant war until recently. Speaking of his son, he watches as Tom warms up with some stretches in a training area. Maxxor was down there as well speaking to another Creature named Attacat whom was in charge of the City Guard. Tom looks up and waves at him to come down and Antonius nods, making his way to the center after going down a stair well.

"Son, you still keeping up with your R.O.T.C exercises?" He asks and Tom nods, smiling. "Yes sir, but today I am helping test the new Youth Obstacle Course. Intress finished making it last month and they haven't had a chance to test it." He says and walks over to what looks like a two story military jungle gym, but with pit falls and arrow traps at certain intervals. "This safe for you to run?" Antonius asks, brow raised, causing Tom to shrug.

"The pit falls have water at the bottom and the arrows are simple paralysis barbs. Nothing harmful or life threatening toward Human or Creature." Maxxors voice says from behind them, arms crossed and a relaxed smile on his face. "Tom has ran across worse here in Perim with not even a scratch." He says, confident in his Mates abilities. Tom blushes at the compliment and takes Maxxor hand into his own for a moment.

"Thank you love, truly, for your support." He says with a soft voice, making Antonius look away to give them a private moment. Maxxor pulls Tom into a small kiss and smiles back at him. "You will always have my love and support. Now, let's see what you got." He steps back and waits. Antonius stands beside him and nods to his son, also curious to see what he's got. Tom waits and looks at Attacat who nods and raises his hand before waving it down.

Taking off as fast as he can he leaps onto the first platform with ease and uses the forward momentum to reach the top floor and the first pit fall. Pausing for less then a second to get his bearings he suddenly lunges left and grabs a small ring near the middle of the bar before propelling himself forward and shooting to the far right about a foot ahead of him.

Eyes focused and breathing heavy he continues this until reaching a rope like structure and grabbing it, climbing downwards toward the ground. Grabbing the metal bar at the end he manages to barely dodge the barbs shot at him as he monkey bars across toward a large wall at the end. Just before reaching the wall a hidden trap activated and.caught Tom in the side, sending him into the pit fall below.

A loud splash and lots of cursing is heard minutes later, causing Maxxor to chuckle and go rescue his Mate. "You did very well Tom, but forgot to be ready for anything. M' Arrilians are good at surprise so we set this up to train the New Bloods on being ready for them." He explains and holds Toms arm until he catches his breath and balance. Laughing the boy groans and sighs, before looking at his dad. "I'm usually better then this, I'll go again..Tomorrow.

My side hurts a bit from that surprise attack." He explains calmly and Majors simply shrugs and smirks. "Did better then most, considering this was built and designed for Creatures and not Humans. I'm proud of you son, your going to be an amazing warrior one day." Toms eyes light up and he can't help but feel joy at hearing his father proud of him.

Maxxor smiles and kisses Toms head, inhaling his scent. "Your doing amazing, Tom. Never let anyone tell you different. Your my Consort and Mate, I chose you for you." He says softly and Tom blushes, enjoying the praise.

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Chapter 16: Dawn Confession

Peyton smiles as he looks out over the city from the balcony, wrapped in a silk robe and body pleasantly sore from a night of passion with his Mate. The sun was just beginning to rise and the stars were receding. Peyton watches this happen with a content sigh and a wide smile, breathing in the scents of the desert.

Hearing footsteps behind him he doesn't move and simply smiles, waiting for his Mate to wrap his arms around him. Not disappointed Theb'Sar hugs Peyton from behind and kisses his shoulder that's exposed. "Couldn't sleep, my Consort?" He asks, deep voice still filled with sleep. Peyton smiles and shrugs before responding softly.

"Just…Hard believe I'm still here. Keep thinking I will wake up back in Hawaii and that it was all a dream….Someone exposed me for liking Males and where I'm from that's not exactly welcome so my fellow students and peers started to umm attack me verbally and a few even attacked me physically…After a attack that put me in the hospital my mother took me out of school, it was the worse day of my life." He sniffs, fighting tears, needing to say this and get it off his chest.

Theb'Sar arms hold him so tightly that he feels safe enough to continue. "I had a moment of weakness and went to the highest cliff on the island. I was going to jump and hopefully get reborn in Perim, so we could meet again and this time I couldn't leave.." He explains and tears up. His Mate frowns, holding him more, heart breaking at what almost happened. "What saved you?" He asks softly, shaking a bit. Peyton tears up and sighs softly, hugging the arms around him tightly.

"The stars…I looked up, to say goodbye, and saw the Mipedian symbol in the stars. I thought it was impossible since they only appear in Perim above the Oasis but there it was. I felt inspired and full of hope, you wouldn't want me to die like this." He admits and lets the tears fall, clawed hands gently wiping them away. "You were right…If I had found you as a Creature after being reborn I would have been so distraught. Wondering how you died, what happened…It would have destroyed me greatly. I wouldn't have loved you any less but I would have mourned you all the same." Theb'Sar admits and kisses his neck, grateful to the Cothica for giving his Peyton hope.

Because that's all it could have been, the Cothica. It's probably the reason why these four were returned to them, thinking clearly on it now. Peyton shifts and leans into his lover's arms more, sighing in contentment again and feeling better after getting that off his chest. Theb'Sar smiles, knowing Peyton hates secrets between those he cares for and always has an open honesty policy unless the secret is Tribe related.

Then he closes up his lips tighter than any Mipedian and will not say a word, even pretending there is no secret. The King looks out over his kingdom with his Mate in his arms and the sun casting everything in a light pink hue and causing the waters to shimmer pleasantly, he feels compelled to confess something to Peyton as well. "I loved my last Mate, my son's mother, her death was too soon and instead of facing it I deserted him and wandered the desert. I had my brother raise him and his own son until his death at the hands of the UnderWorlders. Mudeenu is a fine general and very protective of Iflar, who will make a fine King one day. But I wasn't there, I couldn't stare into the face of my son because all I would see is his mother." He says softly, petting Peyton's hair, a reflex that always gave him comfort.

"I left, wandering, enjoying being alone and enjoying the freedom of it all. Then things happened and I had to return, to help my Tribe. Then I met you, Peyton and my world became so very different. I became different and I wanted to laugh as freely as you did, to be as happy as you seemed to be…Then I learned you weren't happy, but you still put on a smile and kept going. It inspired me Peyton, you inspired me. After that day of meeting you I became myself again, then you kept visiting and showed genuine friendship to my Tribe and myself. Then I fell for you, my heart yearned to make you mine. But I knew I had to wait as you were still young, then you came to me and said you loved me. Any willpower to wait vanished and I remember making you mine that night." He growls at the memory and smirks as

Peyton shifts in desire as well, remembering. "Y-You definitely made my first time memorable." Peyton says and blushes at the chuckle. "Mmm I was pleased to know no one had claimed you yet, I'm very possessive of what's mine as you know. But I also want you to be happy and free, I would never keep you locked away or trapped." He says lovingly, moving his hands up and down Peyton's sides.

"But then you were taken from me…No warning, just one moment in bed asleep beside me the next you're vanishing in a blur of color and code. I thought nothing of it perhaps a, what did you call it? Malfunction with Chaotic? But you didn't come back, no Chaotic player came back and I felt that loss again. But this time I couldn't run away, I couldn't be lost in the loneliness because what if you returned and I wasn't here? I couldn't imagine it and so I stayed, I prayed, and I hoped you would return to me. I never stopped waiting for you Peyton and I will not let you go again." Peyton tears up at the confession and turns, kissing his Mate deeply as his heart swells with love.

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Chapter 17: Tunnel Issue

Sarah was walking through Jade Pillar, heading to the hatchery to check on the last clutch of eggs laid by Aszil. Danians operate much like any Ant or Bee colony on Earth, with a Queen whose sole purpose is to lay eggs and rule. Unlike Bees and Ants though, the Queen can choose a Consort and a Breeder and have both.

One for romance and love the other for duty and the continuation of the Tribe. Sarah was Aszils Consort, her first and only true love. Surprisingly Odu Bathax is her Breeder and has given her three clutches since being chosen after the Invasion. As she walks she nods in greeting to passing patrols, who all double take at who her Guard was.

After long talks with Aszil and Odu they eventually agreed and gave Wamma the job of being Sarah's personal guard. Her first Danian friend was overjoyed at having her back and honored to be given such a task. It also allowed him to be more lazy, he claims. "So how many did she lay this last time?" Sarah asks, knowing Wamma would know.

He thinks then replies. "Around two hundred and sixty, however only half of them might hatch and a few of them could be female." Sarah frowns and looks at him as they turn into a tunnel. "A few? But I thought there was only one female Danian?" She asks and he chuckles nervously and clears his throat.

"Well…There is by the end of it. You see once born all females are separated and trained until teen hood. One solon out from coming of Age the females are all gathered in an arena and have to fight to the death for the title of Princess. Aszil won hers many solans ago and is now our Queen. The female who wins the next one will be Queen after her and Aszil will start training her personally." He explains and Sarah frowns more, a disturbing thought entering her head.

"What happens if, after a Princess is chosen, more female eggs get lain?" Wamma looks at her and then looks away before muttering to where only she could hear. "I know that look, Sarah, wherever your mind is isn't correct. Any female eggs after the Princess is chosen are impossible as Queens only lay one clutch of female eggs once in their lifetime." His words made her relax and sigh softly in relief, her mind having gone to a very sad, dark place a moment there.

She felt bad for the females who died but understood that Danians had a different way they ran their Tribe and she wasn't going to try and change anything. Nearing the end of the tunnel, Wamma stops her and makes a silent motion with his hand, Sarah immediately falls back behind him and stays quiet.

With both of them now holding still and silent they hear what sounds like drilling but with how close to the hatchery it is that should be impossible. Wamma sends out a question alert to Odu and while he does Sarah creeps past him and silently sneaks to where the sound is coming from. Peeking out carefully she holds in her gasp as she spots a M'Arillian and some mind controlled guards drilling a hole toward the Hatchery.

Thinking fast Sarah silently picks up a rock and tosses it at the far wall, making a loud clatter sound which turns the Creatures attention away from their work and to the sound. The M'Arillian motions for them to check it out and Sarah uses it as her chance to fall back and inform Wamma about what's happening, sliding back as silently as she can her foot connects with a small rock she didn't see and sends it into the wall beside her.

Knowing she was caught she leaps up and screams one word hoping Wamma sounds an alert. "M'Arillian!" All is silent and then Wamma is charging in and attacking the M'Arillian with a powerful attack, the sound of multiple footsteps thunders down the path and Sarah follows her friend into battle. Using her Stingblade she stuns the Danians who are being controlled and then dodges a tentacle that tried to grab her.

But another one got lucky and managed to hit her directly, causing her to fly back into a wall with a loud bang. There was the sound of a snap and Sarah screams in pure pain as she clutches her now broken arm. "Consort!" A voice calls and Odu Bathax rushes toward her at full speed. "I'm fine! Aid Wamma, they were going after the Hatchery." She orders, fighting back tears of pain as she tries to control her breathing.

Odu looks up in time to see Wamma get thrown down another tunnel and glares, readying his weapon. "Die M'Arillian scum!" He shouts and fires, causing the creature to dodge and retreat. A group of guards chases him with Odu leading and another group pick up Sarah and carry her away to safety. She lays in the guards arms and closes her eyes, a bad feeling in her gut that this was only the beginning.

They arrive at the Healing Hall within moments and healers begin to help Sarah, setting her on a large bed. "Sarah?!" The Queens voice calls out as she barges into the room, coming over to her injured Mate with worry in her eyes. She gently touches her face with one hand, staying out the way of the healers as they work on Sarah's arm. "Aszil, we need to warn the other Tribes. The M'Arillians are back." Sarah says softly, letting a few tears fall as she says it.

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Hello everyone, I have both good and bad news. Good news is things are looking up for me and I have a job again! Bad news is I have to postpone this story and my many others, until January 2024. I'm so sorry for this but will make it up by posting 3 chapters when I come back.

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Chapter 18: Tribal Alliance Meeting

Maxxor, Tom, Najarin, Intress, and Antonius all sit gathered in a large room with four crystals the size of 60 inch flat screens implanted into a wall. Five smaller crystals sit on the table in front of each chair and, according to Tom, they allow you to speak through the larger crystals without shouting.

These crystals apparently work as a form of visual and audio communication between the Tribes and are how they usually do Tribal Alliance meetings or disagreements. Tom sits by Maxxor and is dressed in his Consort Attire but this time has an amulet around his neck, which his father is curious about but doesn't get the chance to ask as the crystals light up and reveal the other Tribes on three of the screens.

"Queen Azsil, why have you called this emergency meeting?" King Theb'Sar asks calmly, sitting up straight in his throne with Peyton sitting on a large plush pillow beside him. Chaor grunts in agreement, sitting in his own throne, Kaz sitting on a small bench at his side. Aszil sits in a chair, Sarah standing next to her. “I called because we were attacked earlier today by M'Arillians.”

“They were trying to get to the Hatchery where a clutch of eggs was incubating.” She explains calmly. The other Leaders all growl at the name, Tom is the first to ask. “Are the eggs alright, Your Highness?” He asks, always caring and wanting to help others even if from a different Tribe. Sarah smiles and nods.

“No eggs were harmed, thank you Tom.” She says, grateful for him checking. “Was anyone taken over by Mind Control?” Kaz asks, worried about the potential future War. “Yes, three of my Danians were. However we managed to get them back with the bands we made to repel their attacks. We are making more of them as we speak to give to your Tribes as well. This time we are ready.” Aszil says calmly.

Chaor grunts in annoyance and growls. “The Underworld can't afford to wait too long for those bands. The Doors are in my territory and still wide open since no one save Maxxor wanted to help recluse them.” He states and causes the other two leaders to glare at him. “And yet you had two solons to begin on your own yet didn't, Queen Aszil and I were rebuilding our homes that took severe damage after the War.” Theb'Sar says with a scoff, causing Chaor to growl once in warning.

Kaz speaks, calm yet firm. “We understand that you had to rebuild after the War due to the M'Arillians final assault, however the Underworld was completely taken over at the beginning of the War and no one offered any help then or after. So with all respect, King Theb'Sar, two solons isn't near enough time to fix and reestablish an entire territory that was in enemy hands. So simply asking for aid on rebuilding the Doors, which would keep M'Arillians out of everyone's way, was a key factor in prevention which you and Queen Aszil failed to realize.”

He finishes and his friends all agree with him, adding in their own words and opinions. Tom was last to speak and his words held a bit of impact. “The M'Arillians are back now, so closing the doors will do nothing as we can expect them to already start making a secondary way in and out of their territory. We have to work together, at the beginning this time. Otherwise Perim may not survive this time.”

“So choose now, enslavement and defeat or freedom and victory. Because those are the only choices before us and I already know what I am choosing.” He finishes strongly. “Me too.” Says Sarah, head high. “I'm down dude.” Peyton agrees with a smile. Kaz nods and smirks. “I'm ready for round two.” He claims, confident.

The leaders all stare at their Mates a moment, various looks of pride in their eyes, before all nod. “So we agree, the Tribes will work together and defeat the M'Arillians. Once and for all.” Najarin says and all in attendance agree. The Second War has begun.

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Chapter 19: Majors Talk

Antonius Majors spent the next three hours listening and watching his son help devise plans to defeat these M’Arillians, impressed but also concerned at how grown up Tom seemed to be during the meeting. The young man who wanted to follow his footsteps and become a soldier seemed like a stranger now in comparison to the grown man speaking strategy and war costs before him. “I think that's enough for now, we will begin preparations and then reconvene in three weeks' time, in person.”

Najarin says calmly and all nod in agreement before the crystals go dark one by one. The Underworld one stayed on for a moment before Kaz looked right at Tom. “Tom, I wanted to know…What do we do about the Human soldiers scattered throughout the Tribes?” He asks and Antonius perks up, curious and alarmed as he realized his team was in direct fire areas. “Honestly I think everyone should convene in one place, the armies included. We can make a united front and have a better count on numbers.”

He says in response and Kaz nods, speaking more before the crystal turns off. “Dad? Want to get some fresh air? The gardens here are pretty amazing.” Tom asks and the elder Majors nods and motions his son to lead the way. They walk together as Tom leads them outside to a hidden terrace area with many trees and bushes, all of which seem to have a type of fruit or food on them. Surprisingly he also spots an orange tree but with oranges the size of a small dog.

His son sits under it and breathes in deeply, sighing in relief. “I hate meetings like that, I'm not a strategist like Kaz or a seasoned warrior like Maxxor.” He confides and Antoniuis snorts, leaning on the tree by his son. “Could have fooled me boy, you did better than most people I know and they've been doing this since they were your age.'' He says bluntly, yet with a proud hint to his voice.

Because in all honesty he was proud of Tom, proud of the man he will one day become. Begrudgingly though he also admits that it isn't from his influence. Maxxor loved his son, treated him with respect and even listened to his advice over what is probably his long term allies and council. Tom smiles up at his dad and nods, face blushing a bit at the compliment. “Thanks dad…What do you think of all this?” He asks, twiddling with a blade of grass he plucked, bringing Antonius to realize he wasn't asking about the war to come.

“Well…I’ll admit that it caught me off guard. I knew you were into men and had your heart broken, though by accident it seems. I’m proud of you son, no matter what I’m proud and I love you. Just as I know Maxxor loves you too, with his soul from the looks of it.” He smiles as Tom touches his neck, revealing a healing bite mark from said Creature. “You're not…Going to try and take me away from him?” He asks and a tenseness enters his body, making Antonius frown and glance at him.

“I would never force you to do anything son, if you wish to remain here in Perim…I will not stop you.” He assures but Tom sighs and closes his eyes, asking the one question Antonius hoped he wouldn't. “And if you were ordered to?” The elder Majors thinks, silence stretching on as the sun begins to set on the city. He loved his son more than anything in this world and apparently others, but he also loved his country and had a duty to it. He was a 4th generation soldier, raised for war and combat, following orders as if they were his own thoughts and plans…Yet for his son…

”I would rather be killed as a traitor to my country, then be a traitor to my family. I will help you son, no matter what happens I love you.” He says firmly and with a conviction in his heart that no one could break. Tom relaxes and fights back tears as he nods and lets out a breath of relief he hadn’t known he was holding. “Thank you, dad…I love you too.” He says and Antonius smiles and sits beside his son and hugs him with one arm, love and happiness taking root inside him.

And for the millionth time in his life since Tom's birth he feels the same feeling. The future was not guaranteed or promised, but whatever happens he will remember this feeling and these moments with his son. And when it's time to say goodbye he will say it with love and a knowledge that his son is exactly where he wants to be and is happy. Surrounded by friends and love and a found family he knows Tom will be safe.

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Hello everyone, I know it's been a long time since I updated and I am sorry that this isn't a story update. Life has been extremely stressful and hectic lately and I'm having trouble focusing on things. Having said that I have not forgotten this story and will not abandon it. But after rereading it I have found that it's not quite what I pictured when I first came up with the story. So with that in mind I want to ask you guys what you think if I rewrote this story to fit more into what I had originally wanted. I can do that or I can keep this story and rewrite a different Chaotic story that follows the same line but has some.key differences. Any input is welcome.

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Hello everyone, just letting yall know that I have rewritten this story and it can be found in my works. Updates will be as often as life allows me but they will happen. Thank you all and enjoy the ride.