The Atlantean Compensator 33 Inner Space

'The weather is sweetly cold..

Beautiful heavenly light is shining down on the Castle, it must be of Sahaqiel's doing.'

'All 6 Atlanteans are out there for a walk, discussing their impression and thoughts about this first day.'

Sebastian. "Well i think it isn't going to be as tough and dark as we all imagined at first, right?"

Ayla. "Yeah that's what my feeling is telling me too, and my feeling never lies to me!"

Beazly. "The Masters were all kind as well, altough Power does have an intimidating mysterious aura arround him but i guess that's why he's Power Hahaha.."

Oumad. "Well, I hate to repeat myself but not knowing what Herald is in for right now is the only negative about the whole thing. I do like the place and the masters."

Joshou. "Say, Oumad! What are your powers exactly? "

Oumad. "They're pretty complicated to explain, but long story short, I can Teleport in time, both past and future."

Joshou. "...Impressive powers, unlimited range?"

Oumad. "Only for the Past, I can only see one month into the future."

Joshou. "I see..You can use it whenever you want?"

Oumad. "No, My stamina will get drained quickly especially when looking at the future.

I can only do so once in a month,

For the past, i can do once a day, atleast that's how far i've reached."

Sebastian. "And there i thought my powers were the coolest. Time powers are always the most broken ones."

Oumad. "Not really, while it is indeed a broken concept but it's application are very limited.

I cannot change much in time and i am messing with my body's metabolism everytime i travel in it.

Time works chaotically in it's core, Sometimes i feel like am getting younger and sometimes older."

Beazly. "Very complicated, but I think that is why we were all brought in here, to figure out our powers in the best way possible."

Oumad. "What about you, Joshou? Until now i think you're the only one we haven't seen what his powers look like."

Joshou. "Well,

*Suddenly Joshou disappears from everyone's sight*

Oumad. "...Joshou?

Where did he go?"

'Everyone looks arround them trying to spot Joshou, except Elara who said.'

"Nowhere, he's still right where he is."

Joshou. "Oh!!

You keep impressing me Elara...

Never i was found out when im using my powers."

'Sebastin when hearing Joshou's soud located him quickly using his powers as well, he knows for sure he's standing at the same spot he was.'

Sebastin."Yes, She's right. It must be his powers then."

Joshou lets himself be seen by the mere eye once again.

"Yes, these are my powers.

Invisibility. I can reduce all movements happening in my body, even the blood circulation and heartbeat. Then i reject all light that reflects my image upon your eyes, which results in disappearance.

Not even Sebastin can locate me through sound."

Beazly. "That really fits well with your martial art skills. I see why you're a professional Hitman."

Joshou. "I think that because i had these powers in me that i took that path, subconsciously.

It makes sense."

Oumad. "Yes it does. Thanks for showing us your powers."

Joshou. "You're welcome,"

Ayla then points a question for Elara. "But, How did you know where he was Elara?"

Elara, in her usual calm and slow tone. "I know what's real and what's not ...

I don't really have an explanation to tell but i just know.

Maybe because...My powers are Illusion itself?"

Oumad. "..So that's why you were the only one able to affect the Gate back then. You can undo Illusion as well?"

Elara. "Yes i can."

Joshou. "It is my pleasure to know you Miss Elara."

'Joshou kneels in an act of respect for her. Elara did not know how to act upon that so she simply said.'

"It..It's mine as well."

'No one knew why Joshou did that but they all thought it was a nice respectful gesture.

They just smiled...'

*Inside the Maze*

Herald. "...Normally, I would be surprised but, to be surprised after all i went through today is a stupid thing."

'Herald removes his hand from his forehead and slowly gets up, then looks straight at..

HIMSELF!'

'It's an image of Herald, that looks pretty cold and cocky from it's face expression.

We'll reffer to him as Eniyass (Herald's last name).'

Eniyass. "You still do a lot of other stupid things Herald.

Things i would never do if you did let more of me in you."

'Herald knows exactly this time what this means. It's not like it's his evil side. More like his egoistic, righteous and cold blooded self.'

Herald. "If i did, I'd be making mistakes of bigger stupidity."

Eniyass. "You have no evidence on that! The only time you've let me take control was what actually helped you get past Reikan herself. Isn't that right?"

Herald. "Absolutely, and i thank you for that... But I've found out the perfect balance between you and my old self."

Eniyass. "Oh, you mean this coward?

'Another Herald image appears, it is Herald's purest form, a very naive and loving person of no capacity for harm and treason.'

'We'll reffer to him as Herald Eniyass.'

"Coward? You're talking about yourself and him. I am for a fact the bravest one of all 3 of us."

Eniyass. "Well, the bravest of us at jumping to what will eventually destroy him."

Out of nowhere, Herald starts laughing histerically.

"Haha....hahaha...HAHAHAHAHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Isn't this amazing? What a spectacle!!! Imagine all of the ideas i can get for my writings from this!!!"

*Herald is looking now like a psychopath.*

Eniyass. "Calm down Herald, your stupid writings should be the last of your concerns."

Herald. "That's exactly why I can never let you take command, rejecting all my emotions led to the demise of my artistic soul. Which i can never live without."

Herald Eniyass. "I agree with you on that. Except you'd have much more of it if you would let me take control again."

Eniyass. "So he'd spend more time on crying right? Oh please!

And if you found that perfect balance you so arrogantly talk about. Explain your pathetic state when facing Reikan?"

Herald. "That's...I have no explanation for!"

Herald Eniyass. "Well, I can tell you why if you wanna know.

It's because you have a bigger part of me still, I wouldn't deny that logically i am the last of what you should be Herald, but i also have a lot of what you need to be. That's why you're keeping me in the first place."

'Herald stays silent, he agrees totally with what's said...

Eniyass though, looks to be angry.'

"BULLSHIT!!! You do not need it more than me, The most calm and calculating, It's me from whom you get what you hold dear to you, intelligence and wisdom.

Me! The not phased by whatever untruthful emotion that this weaker version allows to enter.

Reikan's appearance here not only shows how her danger is forever on, but it's a sample of what any other situation can turn out to be for you Herald."

*Herald again stays silent, he agrees even more with this.*

Herald Eniyass. "You might be right about that but what's the point if he's going to feel like a robot.

He is not, He is human and he likes to be human.

At the end, We'll only live what Fate has for us. If Reikan is coming back in your life, she will no matter whom of us will be taking control."

Eniyass. "IDIOT!! That is not the point! We are talking about dealing with things that come our way."

Herald had enough of this, Loudly he shouts "ENOUGH!!

Enough... Both of you!"

*Both Heralds stop arguing and look towards him.*

Herald. "It's true, i may not have found the perfect balance as i thought for all these past years.

And i know that i am human and i do not wish to be otherwise.

I will look to give more importance to you, (directing this to Eniyass)

When it comes to you, you'll forever be in me no matter what. You're the original.

But going forwards, I have only tougher times in front of me..

I cannot let Reikan and whatever she represents, hold me on.. After all these years.

Please, I beg you. Take a back step, just a little one..

I know deep down you still want her, not particularly her but you miss the way it felt back then..

He doesn't. And that's what i need moving forwards."

Eniyass smiles arrogantly.

"Excellent. That is what i wanted to hear from you Herald,"

*Herald Eniyass looks greatly saddened*

"Is that so...

I have to warn you that..

This will have other consequences, but I respect your decision.

Do not regret it later on.."

Herald. "...I am sorry

You have to know that I love you the most of us still."

'Eniyass looks to be slightly affected by this as well..

He doesn't like showing any emotion so he turned his face. As the third image slowly faded away..'

*Herald approached Eniyass and put a hand on his shoulder*

"It's not like you'll take command either, But i hope you won't disappoint me if I relied on you..."

Eniyass replies. "I won't.

I'll take care of him as well. Don't worry."

Herald. "Good.

Now, disappear..."

*Eniyass does instantly, and the exit door appears.*

'Herald walks calmly and cooly, and exits the room

and

After two steps out

He falls down...'

Chapter end