>>5933327However, while you can't fight a being like this, you can't help but on some level to feel something else too. Greed. You want this power for your own, you wish to possess this same might. And as he stares you in the eyes, suddenly you have the feeling he knows a lot more of you than you'd like to know.
“Greetings, Kai. Forgive me for the state of this place. Ownership of Conton City, the Time Nest, and possession of the Time Scrolls have only just today come into my hands.”
“Come into? What did you do with Chronoa?” Elder Kai demands, showing no fear in the face of the sheer power difference. It would be comical, if keeping him alive weren't key to your plans. Or, at least key to your previous plans... But as he keeps shouting, you're drawn out of your own thoughts back to the situation at hand. “Who are you? What happened here? And why isn't the Supreme Kai of Time and her Time Patrol doing their jobs? My timeline's being disrupted as we speak!”
“Ah, I see. You are from the same timeline. Forgive me, I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Mechikabura. Conqueror of Time and the Dark King.” he says, you tucking that name away for later as you study his power. Also, feeling Elder Kai's sudden fear and panic are delicious to your senses. “It would seem you've heard of me. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
“Th-The pleasure's all mine.” the elderly Kai responds, trembling in fear at this absolute monster as he bows. But as he raises his head, he suddenly sees the smaller woman floating beside him. “H-Hang on. Lady Aeos? What are you doing here? And why are you with a being like HIM? I thought you were retired from the job, enjoying your retirement?”
“Retirement? Is that what she told everyone?” the woman Kai, presumably Aeos responds with a scoff. “Ha! Retirement, he says! No. That bitch, that... Creature. It appeared one day, wearing Chronoa's face. It killed her, then imprisoned myself and Mechikabura here beneath this mountain. Where I've been trapped ever since.”
“I am so terribly sorry to hear that.” Elder Kai says, bowing deeply to her. “If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know Lady Aeos. I apologize for not knowing, for not coming to your aid.”
“Dont' worry about it, you would have already been trapped in that sword for a few years by then.” she replies with a warm look, one that's trying to put a brave face over unimaginable hurt and pain. “So, let's call it even, okay?”
“Gracious. Very well, I'll accept.” he replies, wiping the corner of his eye before turning his focus back to Mechikabura. “Mechikabura. I take it that you will allow Aeos to reclaim her position as Supreme Kai of Time then?”
