Chapter 100: Saving Clora

Chapter 100: Saving Clora

The other heroes and Sandy walk over to Zeth.

“I’m so glad it’s over,” Zeth says, still breathing heavily, but smiling. His Raging Star Mode and Dark Star energy subside.

“I think we all are glad,” Emily replies. “We don’t have enough energy for another fight.”

Zeth chuckles. “It’s a good thing there won’t be any more fights here.”

“But where has Daykona hidden Clora?” Sasha asks.

“In her secret chamber,” Sandy immediately responds.

Sandy walks over to a wall in the room. She then uses her magic to open a hole in it.

“But how did you know?” Zeth asks.

“My magic is very useful in a mansion so I was pretty much the only one she told about this,” Sandy replies.

“That certainly saves us a lot of trouble,” Kurt says.

They all go through the opening and head down the stairs. They reach the chamber and see Clora tied to a chair.

“That must be her,” Zeth says before he starts smiling. “Clora!”

Clora opens her eyes and sees the heroes. “Zeth!”

Zeth runs up to Clora and uses his magic-charged hand to rip away the magic restraints that are wrapping her to the chair.

“Zeth, this is the first time I have seen you in person since a few months after you were born,” Clora says with a smile. “I had to help you escape from the Dark Goddess’s demons. You’ve grown so much.”

“We’re getting you out of here,” Zeth says, helping her stand.

“Did you defeat Daykona?” she asks.

“Yep. I finished her off. We won’t have to worry about her anymore.”

Smiling, Clora replies, “I knew Harmona’s son would pass judgment on her. You are well on your way to becoming Harmona’s successor.”

Zeth’s eyes widen for a moment, Clora’s words taking him by surprise. “Really?”

“Well, provided that your sister, Zaydra, decides she doesn’t want to. Zeth, since the day you were born, Harmona intended you to be the protector of all that is good on this planet.”

The heroes all look at her with genuine surprise as she continue speaking.

“You would be the one who finally puts an end to the countless cycles of death and destruction.”

Zeth raises an eyebrow. “Countless cycles?”

“That’s right. The Great Chaos that happened over 100 years ago was certainly not the first one, and there have been many of these major wars throughout the history of this planet.”

The heroes stare in shock, trying to process the information.

“I know that Mother mentioned that the conflict has gone on longer than even her whole life, but I didn’t know that these major wars were a common occurrence!” Zeth exclaims.

Clora nods before she continues. “At 24 years long, the Great Chaos was the longest period of chaos. It was also the worst one. Every time a chaos ended, the calendar would start over. Just like how there have been periods of chaos before, there have also been other gods and goddesses, both light and dark, that preceded the current ones. Power is passed on when either the current god or goddess steps down or is killed. Harmona became the current Light Goddess when the mother of the current Dark Goddess had supposedly assassinated Harmona’s mother, Zothena, while she was on a trip down to Earth. Though, there were no eyewitnesses to see how it happened. Harmona was young when that happened. She was only 34 years old, and while that may be the age of a mature adult for humans, that’s basically a teenager for divine beings. She was immediately designated as the next Light Goddess. Since she was young, she was also rash.”

***

In Heaven, Harmona watches and listens. She places her hand on her forehead in shame.

“Please don’t tell this story…”

***

Clora continues. “In her youth, Harmona immediately wanted revenge, so she sent herself and her entire army to Hell to go and kill the Dark Goddess, Zenta. It was rash, but they succeeded. They executed the Dark Goddess and many of her demons. Then the daughter of that Dark Goddess became the current Dark Goddess. Of course, Harmona is now hundreds of thousands of years old so she is much more mature now. Zeth, Sasha. Your ancestries go back more years than all of the mortals’ ancestries combined.”

***

Harmona frowns, saying to herself, “Oh no. I hope Zeth doesn’t think less of me now…”

***

Zeth thinks, “Damn, I had no idea my mother was such a badass.” He then says, “Okay, I understand now. If that is what she wants me to do, then that is what I will do.”

Clora smiles. “You are already doing a great job. One day, I hope you get the chance to become the next Light God.”

Zeth smiles and nods. “I think it’s about time we get out of this dump.”

“Just remember that not all of the chaoses involve divine beings,” Clora states. “Most of the time, they were exclusively between mortals. It’s just that the divine chaoses are the most notable.”

With the discussion over, they start to leave the room.

“I think I will finally return home,” Sandy says.

“Why exactly were you working with Daykona to begin with?” Emily asks.

“Don’t think too much about it. I was just interested in getting out in the world, and I eventually encountered Daykona. I thought being a part of Daykona’s mansion would be fun. It had so many prank opportunities. But now, I’m ready to head back.”

“You had so many people back home worried about you,” Kurt says, sounding a bit critical.

“I will apologize to all of them. I’m sorry for leaving without telling anyone where I was going.”

***

Everyone leaves the mansion, and they are now all outside.

“Don’t worry,” Clora says, looking at Zeth. “We now have the remains of that monster and will research it to find out what negative effects its blood could have on you.”

“Thanks,” Zeth replies. He then turns his head to look at Sasha. “The dark power you let me use is not going to have any bad effects on me, right?”

“Of course,” Sasha replies with a smile. “It was only a temporary transfer of power. Most of the darkness effect should have worn off by now. It’s not like what my mother wanted to do to you.”

“That’s good,” Zeth says before giving her a tight hug. “Thank you, thank you so much.”

Sasha’s eyes widen with surprise for a moment before she embraces the hug, closing her eyes, and rests her head along his shoulder as she smiles.

“Careful now,” Joe teases. “People will probably think you’re in love.”

Zeth and Sasha both blush and end their hug, but they laugh along with Joe’s teasing.

“I will be returning to Heaven now,” Clora says. “I need to let Lady Harmona know about everything that happened while I was in the mansion.”

Clora’s wings start flapping, and she flies off toward the sky.

“Wouldn’t flying up to the sky just take you to space?” Sasha asks.

“I’m sure there is some method to having it take you to Heaven instead,” Zeth answers. He then turns his head toward the others. “Guys, I’m going to go take a walk around. I just want to have some time to go through my thoughts. I’m still getting used to this whole divine thing.”

“Go ahead,” Kurt says. “I think Emily, Joe, and I would like to talk to Sandy some more before she heads off.

“Can I come with you, Zeth?” Sasha asks. “The divine thing affects me to. We can think about it together.”

“Sure thing,” Zeth replies with a smile. “Let’s go.”

Zeth and Sasha walk away, heading into the leafless trees as the other three heroes turn their attention to Sandy.

***

A little bit later.

“…We’ve got a long way ahead of us,” Zeth says. “It’s tough to even comprehend it all.”

“All we can do is our best to learn,” Sasha adds.

Zeth nods. “Alright, maybe we should…. Oh no…”

Zeth’s smile changes into a fearful frown as he looks ahead.

“What is it?” Sasha asks before she looks ahead too. Her smile also changes into the same frown, and her eyes tremble.

“Impossible…” Zeth mutters.

Right in front of them is Crimson, the dark 25% of Zeth’s body that was removed. He is wearing a plain black T-shirt and jeans. He smirks as he stares Zeth straight in the eyes. “Hello there, my light self.”

Zeth and Sasha stand still in fear.

“How could he be here…?” Zeth utters.

Crimson has found Zeth and he still intends to consume him. With the heroes all worn out from their fights in the mansion, how will they resist him?

Chapter 100 END

To be Continued in Chapter 101: Zeth vs Crimson Round 2