Crystalline Universe: Team Fortress 2 Overwatch - Volume 3: Crystalline Universe: Bloodline's Curse Chapter 45 Dictated By Fate
Azur’s crystal swiped across the walls and drew a light cobalt coloured line of paint through the ceiling. The second piece of sapphire spiralled on a pillar while the other pieces sprayed multiple variants of colour around the inside of the warehouse. Finally, all the crystals returned to Azur’s belt and she stood with paint all around her body, admiring the artwork she painted. On the walls, huge artistic cyan and white coloured graffiti of dragons, mountains and mythical creatures glowed in the dark. The girl was more than proud of her achievements as all of it was done using her ability alone.
All of a sudden, her communication device ringed out of an incoming transmission.
[Azur] – “I’m listening, Mike. ”
[Mike] – “Hey, I hope you had a nice week of training. I know I should come to check on you but Mergiann tracked the ship that took Kadyn up to South-Korea, so I trust your autonomy and keep on practicing with your ability. ”
[Azur] – “Oh! I understand, don’t worry about it, I made huge progress you won’t even believe. ”
Azur looked at the paintings on the walls and slowly turned her head away in embarrassment.
[Mike] – “Good then, I hope I can come to see your skills soon. ”
[Azur] (nervously) – “Yeah, good luck to you too… ”
[Mike] – “Either way, I don’t feel like I’ll find much there but still, good luck to you too. ”
Mike ended the conversation and Azur gradually slid and sat on the floor. During a full week and 4 days, she “trained” by drawing graffiti on the warehouse’s inner walls. She did none of the exercises Mike asked her to do.
In her moments of despair, knocks on the warehouse’s iron door suddenly caught the girl’s attention. Azur advanced toward the door wondering who could be here, at such an isolated place, to see her. Once she opened the door, Divine Maiden stood in front of her with a smile.
[Azur] (surprised) – “DM, what are you doing here? How did you found me? ”
[DM] – “What? Can’t I meet my good old friend, Azur? ”
[Azur] (nervously) – “Yeah… I mean… sure… need anything? ”
[DM] – “We are having a girl shopping spree, I came all the way from Korea to invite you. ”
Azur nervously laughed and pressed her back against an iron bar at the entrance.
[Azur] (trying to lie) – “I… I’m very busy right now so… ”
[DM] (disappointed) – “Come on, Azur, I thought you like parties! Unless… You are hiding something in that warehouse? ”
Azur swallowed a mouthful of saliva, showed a cute grin and accepted to go with Divine Maiden.
[Azur] – “Where is your ship? ”
[DM] – “We don’t need an aircraft, they are too slow! ”
[Azur] (puzzled) – “What? I don’t understand… ”
In a flash, before Azur could even blink, she’s already in South-Korea with Divine Maiden.
[DM] – “See? I told you! But promise me, since you are my best friend, to never tell anybody I have this power. ”
[Azur] (in total confusion) – “What power? What happened? ”
[DM] (in a whisper) – “I can teleport and mess with time. That’s our secret so keep it a secret! ”
[Azur] (in total shock) – “Ooooo… K? ”
[DM] (in a hurry) – “Let’s go already, today we have a new guest and a boy to carry our stuff around. ”
[Azur] – “Right, coming! ”
As Azur walked with DM, she thought back at the terrifying power she witnessed.
[Azur, in her mind] – (“Such a potent power, I’ll have to keep a watch on her. She’s possibly why Mike can’t find Kadyn. “)
Later that day, Azur met up with Kady(formerly Kadyn) and Krafton. Together, the group sang karaoke, played around and did a lot of shopping, dancing, eating. At night, Azur and DM split up with Kady and Krafton to go to a secret place only the two friends knew. Kady, bored of waiting, decided to go inside a shop to buy some a new set of sharp suits for Krafton.
The shop was called [The golden musketeer], a shop only made for the richest of the rich.
As Kady was choosing a jacket for Krafton, the young man stood nervously while looking at a section of the shop where only trillionaires can afford to walk through. On every one of the pieces of clothing there, the sign [Mundy] was marked as a trademark.
What the pair didn’t know was that every [The golden musketeer] shop around the globe was, in reality, a secret base for Mike where intel and military equipment are stored under its floors.
[Kady] (in caring voice) – “What’s wrong, Krafton, you look so sweaty. ”
[Krafton, while trying to hide his nervousness] – “No, it’s fine, I’ll go take a fresh breath of air outside. ”
[Kady] – “It’s it too hot in here? ”
[Krafton] (nervously) – “Ye… yeah, it’s the temperature here. I’ll go outside! ”
Krafton promptly marched out of the store and stood by the entrance while Kady continued shopping.
As the young girl picked between a blue and black jacket, a shadowy figure suddenly appeared beside her.
[Mike] – “Kadyn? ”
Kady jumped in surprise and stared at the stranger in shock while covering her mouth with the pieces of clothing.
[Kady] (nervously) – “Hehe… You scared me there, mister? What can do for you? ”
[Mike] – “Kadyn, is that you? ”
[Kady] (confused) – “Kadyn? My name is Kady, mister. You must be looking for someone else. ”
[Mike] (discouraged) – “Oh, I’m sorry… I thought you were someone I was looking for. ”
[Kady] – “What does she look like? I can help you find her if you want. ”
[Mike] (softly) – “She looks just like you, more gorgeous than any woman in this world, angelic like a girl from Heaven and holds a kindness that has no end inside her heart and soul. ”
[Kady] (embarrassed) – “Wow… thanks… I didn’t even think I match the description you made on me but I’m sure from your words that she’s very lucky to be with you. ”
[Mike] – “Anyways, don’t bother to find her for me, I’ll eventually find her, one day. ”
[Kady, in her mind] – (“I don’t even know this man but why do I feel this insatiable urge to take him in my arm and kiss him? He’s so handsome and desirable. “)
[Mike] – “Again, sorry for bothering you. ”
[Kady, with a smile] – “No, no, you did not. Can you help me choose between these two vests? ”
[Mike] – “If you want a good price, I can give you a reduction for that blue waistcoat. ”
Kady observed Mike, who stood in a charming black coloured set of a sharp suit.
[Kady] – “I’ll take the black one, that one looks so nice on you! ”
[Mike] (elegantly) – “As you wish! ”
[Kady] – “Hey, good luck on finding her. ”
[Mike] (elegantly) – “Thanks, have a magnificent night. ”
Kady walked away from Mike and invited Krafton to wear the suit she just bought. After the young man got himself dressed in the new piece of clothes, the pair set on a walk through the busy streets.
Kady advanced beside Krafton, who shyly peeked at Kady beside him.
[Kady] (sarcastically) – “You look so charming in this new suit that if you asked me on a date I would accept. ”
[Krafton] (without hesitation) – “What if I actually do? ”
Kady turned her head toward him and stared at him with a mouth that’s about to explode with laughter.
[Kady] – “Hahahaha. That’s a nice one! ”
[Krafton] – “What if I was serious? I’m honestly asking you to go on a date with me. ”
[Kady] (in a serious tone) – “Wait, you were serious? ”
[Krafton] – “Yeah! Why not? ”
Kady hesitated for a second and stared one last time back at the store afar.
[Kady] (happily) – “Sure! Why not? ”
*Back at the store
Mike stood by the main entrance to the shop and secretly watched the two as they marched away from his vision. The young man stepped back inside the store once the pair disappeared from his eyesight.
[Mike, in his mind] – (“Kadyn, I will find you but if that’s you, I’m already happy for you. With me, you could never find happiness but if you choose someone else then it’s a better way to go. I was meant to die from the start, all that mattered is that you showed me how precious is life. I will keep looking for you up until the day I find the answer. As long as you live for me, I will keep on living for you as promised. “)
*Much later that night
Azur was sent back to the warehouse by DM after she requested to leave. After an hour of harsh training, the girl decided to go grab a drink at the local bar. Meanwhile, outside the bar, a dark figure discreetly observed her on the roof of the house opposing the pub.
[Civil War] – “Revolution War, I’ll be handling the negotiation. ”
[Revolution War] – “If you do it now, you are on your own because I’ll only be here in 1 hour. ”
[Civil War] – “I understand! Civil War, out! ”
To be continued…
*EXTRA
Profile: Karson, HP-7770
Real Name: Karson-Jeremy Tristram
Ability: [Steal the heart] “Allows Karson to pummel enemies with punches that inflict destructive damage along with increasing his speed. However, there is a range limit of 2 metres. ” [Living shell] “Allows Karson to create a protective close-ranged surface around him and his allies. ” [Tesla Breakbot] “The secondary effect created by “Steal the heart” that causes any object standing straight in front of Karson’s 2 metres attack to be blasted with a calamitous explosion of energy. The blast will bind itself to a target if the target was touched by the charge and send the target into a disastrous crash course against anything behind it. The range limit of this ability is 5 metres. ”
Rle: secondary deuteragonist.
Affiliation: Talon(previously), Mike’s secret agent(currently)
Backstory: Will be explored later
Reference: Kazuma(konosuba) , Scout(TF2)
ABILITY STATS:
Power – B
Speed – B
Sub. Speed – B
Range – D
Durability – B
Sub. Durability – B
Precision – B
Potential – C
