In the aftermath of the conflict many of the emergancy task forces were in the middle of clearing up the damages. The injured were taken to the hospitals and the gang members still alive were arrested. But it didn't really matter that much to Alice at the moment. Away from cameras, she was surrounded by Soki's officers. Zoey and Fredrick had been pulled to the side with Alice waiting for their verdict.

Nova: I do not understand this situation. You stopped three Class D Dayon and a Class B. You have even saved the lives of over fifteen people . . . And yet I detect nothing but hostility from them. Is this because of fear or is it rage?

Alice: It's both.

Nova: You do not seem surprised. Did you anticipate this outcome.

Alice: I've always felt like an outcast before. It's for different reasons but it's basically the same for me.

Soki had been discussing the situation with Brian and his second in command Eugene.

Eugene: So how long did you know about this Brian?

Brian: Just before I joined the force.

Eugene: And you didn't bother to inform anyone?

Brian: No I didn't. Because I knew you people were going to be like this.

Eugene: You mean acting like we are trying to protect and serve the people . . . It's kind of in our job description.

Soki: Enough. I suspected she was hiding something from before anyway.

Brian: Well then why did any of you bother jerking me around if you knew the answer?

Soki: Because you have a duty now. Your a law enforcer now which means I trust in your ability to be honest. So I think it's time for you to start trusting the officers you work with.

Brian: . . . .

Eugene: Truthfully though this is different from Dayon. I can believe that you don't know what to call her.

Brian: Similar ability to change form like Dayon. But if I had to guess I'd say she has an appearance closer to a cyborg or something resembling it anyway.

Soki then began to approach Alice. The other officers were on high alert.

Zoey: Daddy wait. Don't hurt her.

Fredrick: . . . .

Mitch: Kid if we were going to attack we would have done so. We trust our chiefs judgment. So don't do anything stupid that would make it worse for your friend.

Fredrick: I doubt you would be able to put her behind bars anyway. From my point of view, you do anything to piss her off and you'll all be in the bad situation.

Mitch: . . . Thanks for the insight smart ass.

Soki pulled up a chair and sat face to face with Alice.

Soki: Sigh . . . So it's been about four years since we were in a similar situation.

Alice: . . . Yes sir.

Soki: You ready to tell me what that was all about?

Alice: I probably would never be ready but I'm not going anywhere unless I do so.

Soki: Enlighten us then.

Nova: I can predict several escape options. I do not yet detect any hostility from him.

Alice: I'm not going anywhere Nova.

Nova: Are you sure? There is no guarantee that they will remain passive.

Soki: Nova . . .?

Alice: Nova's my Abma.

She first explained the accident. How she was saved by her father using Nova. She didn't explain the exact details about Nova's functions except that they were similar to Ayous but artificial. Her first encounter with the Dayon. Followed by her first Devil Scar attack.

Alice: And now their leader, Spicule will probably be hunting me down.

Soki: . . . I sevearly doubt that Devil Scar is the only one.

Alice: ?

Soki: Last night we found evidence that your home was broken into.

Alice: Why? There's nothing of value . . .

Soki: The investigation suggests that the perpatrators were the Al Capone family. I wasn't able to get any hard evidence but I know it's them. Sorry to say this Ms. Vermire but they were probably looking for you. The Al Capone's are probably one of the most feared syndicate in the world. Their biggest product are orphans.

Fredrick: . . . . .!

Alice: And you can't do anything about them?

Soki: The evidence is always lacking. The Conclave won't approve of our permits. And even if they did, they have more man power then a local police department. Trust me, I've been trying to go after them for awhile.

Alice: So what do you expect from me then? Did you want me to go blazing into their fort or something like that?

Soki: Not at all. I actually would prefer you to maintain as much distance between them as possible. And I don't plan on puting you under supervision either.

Alice: I'd figured you would all be scared of me . . . of what I am.

Soki: I know you well enough that you don't go and intimidate people just because you have power over them. The Dayon that you destroyed were trying to harm you so that's self defense. And since the Conclave denies the exsistance of them in the first place, that means that you tecnically didn't murder anyone. Besided, I've seen some of the sickest minded people out there even before my military days. You could use more people on your side. At ease officers.

The rest of Soki's force began to back off and resume their usual duties.

Eugene: So you're fine with this sir?

Soki: She's a good person. If the Conclave wants me to take a seventeen year old super human into custody then they are going to have to acknowledge the exsistance of Dayon in the first place. And lets face it. She just proved that our current weaponry is ineffective. Especially now that Dayon are comming in with gangsters to back them up. I need to see Blane. Mr Riggs, I leaver Alice in your care for the time being.

Brian: Are you serious?

Soki: Like I said I'm trusting you. So it's time for you to have some trust in the rest of us.

They departed leaving Brian to keep things under control.

Brian: So you ok there?

Alice: Seems like I got lucky again

Zoey: Tch, well it's obvious you get lucky when you don't bother to tell anyone.

Alice: What was I suppost to say to you. Hey guys I can turn into a giant cyborg version of myself now.

Fredrick: Doesn't really matter anymore does it. Lets just move on already.

Brian: . . .

Mitch: Sorry to bother you again kids but I found someone among the hostages. Said his name was Daniel.

He came from behind the officer. Daniel was a little roughed up but otherwise fine.

Alice: Daniel?! What happened to you?

Daniel: Sorry . . . I got caught with several other people.

Fredrick: What did you get trampled by panicing jerks?

Daniel: People in a panic don't really care who they step on.

Fredrick: Whoa . . . I was just kidding . . . Seriously?

Daniel: I'll live

Mitch: Are you sure?

Daniel: Yeah.

Zoey: You don't need to play the tough guy routine.

Daniel: I'm not. Frankly I'm better off not going to a hospital.

Fredrick: Well in anycase just going to let you know that Alice's big secret is out.

Daniel: I know.

Fredrick: And you're cool with that dude?

Daniel: Should I be frightened? Only people who are weak hearted would turn in terror.

Fredrick: . . .

Zoey: Wow . . . Not often you see guys who are comfortable aroud people bigger then them.

Brian: Ahem . . . I knew before him.

Zoey: Well you're a prick anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if this was all your fault in the first place.

Brian: Jee thanks.

Fredrick: No she's right. You are a prick.

Brian: Hey watch it Nazi.

Fredrick: Stop calling me that.

Mitch: Mr. Riggs. You're on duty so act like it. I'm heading back to the office. You keep an eye out for the kids until you get word from the chief.

Brian: Yes sir . . .

Mitch departed while Brian escorted the others off the premesis.

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As Soki was on his way back to the office he was greeted by Blaine.

Blaine: Just the man I needed to see.

Soki: Likewise Mr. Blane

Blaine: If that's the case then would you like to start or shall I?

Soki: You look like you have something more important so I'll get mine out of the way first.

Blaine: Ver well then. I take it that this is about weaponry . . .

Soki: Yes. I thought they would be effective agains't Dayon, but the problem is that Dayon are starting to get support from small time criminals. Today especially, we were against a total of four Dayon, about thirty eight thugs and to make things worse an R-Series Viper gunship. That's quite alot for our department to handle. And I doubt the other departments are doing any better. I don't want to sound greedy or anything but . . .

Blaine: Not at all. The armaments I gave you all were ment to deal with a Dayon. But if what you say is true then not only are there numbers increasing but they are also supporting undesirables. The biggest worry though is the Viper. Have you been able to get anything from the wreckage?

Soki: Our guess is that they got it from Devil Scar. But I'm not sure. That particular one wasn't designed for field combat. It had very strong radiation shielding and A.P.C. (Armored Personnel Carrier) capabilities.

Blaine: If it's salvagable then I think I can get it fixed for you.

Soki: Are you sure?

Blaine: It's an illegal model so it's sale records would have to be destroyed after it was purchased. It would make much better air support then the Polair models that you are stuck with.

Soki: If we use something like that then . . .

Blaine: Against Dayon the Conclave will do nothing. So as long as they are used in Dayon situations you are basically invisible. Keeping Dayon off the media works both ways and you know that. You can have this one once I have it redesigned for urban combat. Then I'll start getting more of them for the other departments. I'll see what I can do about more effective weaponry against Dayon. But I think the Viper should let you hold the line long enough for my staff to put something together.

Soki: . . . Thank you sir.

Blaine: Now speaking of that Viper . . . I got some intellegence that it was indeed used by Devil Scar, but they got it from another source.

Soki: Al Capone?

Blaine: Worse . . . And I'd rather discuss that in a more secure location.

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Brian brought everyone back to Soki's home feeling that it was the most secure. It was a rough day but it was at least comming to an end. It didn't take long for the lot to get comfortable.

Zoey: Don't go stealing all the chips Fred.

Fredrick: Relax, it's not like you're going to miss one bag. I'll pay for it.

Brian: Mind keeping it down a bit. Trying to check the news.

Brian tried to get the most effective station but he wasn't expecting much. After twenty minutes he finally found something.

Daniel: Alice I think you might want to see this.

It was the event that they just came from earlier today but it was not exactly like they remember.

News Anchor: Earlier today Omenyx Inc had made a very generous donation to the Tuwa Foundation. However this generosity had agitated a group of extremists. The group calling themselves the Flying Hyenas, known for several acts of violence, murder and theft interfeared in the donation. Neither Chairman David Blaine or Linus Hatch were available to interview for long but David Blaine made it very clear that he was intending on bringing those responsible to justice. Some of the members were arrested however many of the others were murdered by a third party. During the incident there were reports that the stand alone vigilante, Red Raven was seen entering the scene. The Flying Hyena's leader Skylar Hygh was terminated more violently then the other members. And was even caught trying to execute hostages. Local athorities were able to save the hostages in time but were unable to uprehend Red Raven. The vigilante's motives are still unknown but it is recomended that citizens return to their homes after 8:00pm.

Alice: Just like you said Daniel. Anything to do with Dayon is removed.

Fredrick: Seems like a dick move to make it look like Ravens the biggest culperate.

Zoey: You haven't seen how he kills people yet right . . .

Fredrick: I wasn't even sure that Raven was real. How does he do it?

Brian: He stabs people to death with massive nails.

Fredrick: Really . . . How does he carry them?

Zoey: No one really knows. It was really dark when I was around and I didn't see him carry any more then two. I could only hear them and when the lights were on . . . well it was a mess hall.

Brian: Hold up there's a little more.

News Anchor: Arch Bishop Eleazar had this to say.

Comming up on to the reporter was the Arch Bishop. He was going bald on the top, looked to be in his 70s about 5'1 feet tall. He was over weight and walked on a cain. He had someone else with him. He was about 4'5 feet tall. Roughly the age of 13 and very skinny. He was completly bald and wore a while coat.

Eleazar: I do express my sorrow for both the Tuwa Foundation and Omenyx. I will not deny that I was a non supporter, but I never would wish such a tradgety to befall them. Skylar Hygh was a lost soul who had succumb to his own darkness. All he needed was guidance. But he was never given the chance he needed. Instead of being judged properly. A foul monster chose to tourture him in a greusom fassion. This demon is not a simbol of justice. The Red Raven is as his name suggests, an animal. He is guilty of the crime of mass murder. Therefore I have decided to completly deny any human rights of the Raven. The law enforcment will not require any warrents or permits in his capture or execution. I also offer a $10,000,000,000 reward for the death of this monster. $ 50,000,000,000 for his live capture to anyone be it bounty hunter, law enforcer or just a regular citizen.

News Anchor: There have been many people since then begginging a hunt for the Red Raven. The promise for a fortune has easily reached the ears of people even outside the Atlantic City. In other news-

Fredrick: Holy . . . Fuck! And I thought Blane had alot of money to spare.

Brian: So you joining on the hunt?

Fredrick: Oh god no . . . I'd probably get trampled by the wanna-be hunters let alone chase after him.

Zoey: Yeah and unlike Blaine. I doubt that the Arch Bishop got that kind of money by being nice to people.

Alice seemed to be thinking about something else while the others dibated over the bounty.

Daniel: Something wrong?

Alice: Who was that boy next to Eleazar?

Daniel: Couldn't tell you. I just know that Eleazar is never seen in public without him.

Brian: Oh that guy. I've heard some of the other cops talk about him. He's suppost to be Eleazar's bodyguard. Or something like that.

Daniel: Does he bother you?

Alice: I'm not sure. There's just something . . . omenous about him.

Fredrick: Well you have super powers so I don't see what you're worried about.

Zoey: Fred, that's low even for you.

Fredrick: . . . Whatever. I gotta get back to Margaret anyway.

Fred walked out of the house right away. Brian was right behind him

Alice: Fred,-

But Alice was stopped by Daniel.

Daniel: Don't take it to heart. I don't think he ment what he said.

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As Fredrick was stomping off he was halted by Brian.

Brian: Pretty wierd that you slam your friends but not your enemies.

Fredrick: I don't want to hear it. Especially from you.

Brian: Does it matter if you hear it or not? Time's not going to rewinde for you. And lets not forget that I'm the one that lost someone that day, Not you!

Zoey had been eavsdropping on the argument.

Fredrick: Because of your assing around, Ripley had to pay for it. And then Simon.

Brian: And also thanks to me you still have Margaret. Besides we all knew the risk.

Fredrick: Worst risk we ever took.

Brian: Well thank you for making everything better by acting all victimized. And I didn't see you help at all.

Fredrick: Yeah well not like I can help anyone anyway. Unless you need me to stay then I'll be leaving.

Brian: I ain't stopping you. Feel free to duck in cover. It's what your best at. Although I'm not sure if she's going to let you off the hook yet.

When Fred turned around he saw Zoey starring at him.

Fredrick: Zoey. Why-

Zoey: Seems like keeping secrets is a common trend around here. I knew you were an orphan before and out of respect I never asked what happened before. Alice got forced into this situation recently. But how long have you both known about Dayon in the first place.

Fredrick: I don't have to answer-

Brian: Well I knew about them since I was eight and he was about nine at the time.

Fredrick: What the hell, Shut up!

Brian: Hey you're already busted anyway and I'm tecnically not in your friend group so I have no obligation to cover for you.

Fredrick: . . . Fine. Enjoy your bed time story.

Zoey: I'd rather here it from you. Don't make Brian do it.

Fredrick: Why should I? It's in the past anyway.

Zoey: At least do it for Alice. You've been with her longer than I have. You're probably the first friend she ever had. Like her, I've only learned about these monsters recently. And it's not just that either. You both have seen it.

Fredrick: . . .

Zoey: Somethngs happening to her even now. That thing inside her. Nova . . . I don't know what it is. Or what it was ment for. Can you understand what it's like for her? I mean what if it doesn't stop . . . and I mean ever . . . what does that mean for her.

Brian: Only thing we can do is try to help. She said her dad created that Amba thing so he may know a way to at least stop it.

Fredrick: Do I look like a scientist?

Brian: Not at all. But you could still try. If nothing else at least offer some mental support.

???: A bit of an interesting story. But I must interupt. I would like to meet this Alice.

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Back inside the house. Alice still felt down about what Fred said.

Alice: . . . It's not like I asked for this.

Daniel: It's probably better for you anyway.

Alice: How is this better for me?!

Daniel: Because you did not want it. Therefore I think that Nova is better in your hands then another. What do you think someone who wants it would do.

Alice: I suppose they would abuse Nova to an insane level.

Daniel: That's putting it lightly but accurate. And I can tell you that people will want Nova because it's not theirs.

Alice: So you think Fredrick wants this?

Daniel: He just wants the ability to accomplish. I don't think he's a bad person. He's just scared. Probably not because of you. Nothing against the guy but he's the kind of person that should not have power yet. Guys like him need to be able to act without power before using it. Like you.

Alice: There's nothing special about me.

Daniel: And who is special? I may not have known you personally for long but you are someone who can act without power. If someone bullies you or the people around you. You don't let them win.

Alice began to blush. But she did not turn away from Daniel.

Daniel: You'll do what you believe in. And I'll support you, even if the rest of the world will not.

Alice: . . . Even if I become a giant? Would you stay by me if I was towering over you.

Daniel: You already tower over me at this point. And others are scared of feeling insignificant. They don't get that a giant that doesn't want to harm others, will never intentionally harm them.

Alice: How do you do it?

Daniel: Do what?

Alice: I mean why are you never scared of anyone? I've seen Brian hit you and you never fought back. The spider never intimidated you once either. Zoey told me you were even ganged up on by a mob.

Daniel: I guess because their misery never reached me. I really didn't care about the lot of them anyway. You're still trying to move forward despite having tradegy stabbing you. So you're worth talking to.

But as they were talking. The lights went out. It seemed like all the electronics were completly shut down. They tried to see if it was a power outage but none of the lights were burnt out nore have any of the circut breakers released.

Alice: Great what a mood killer.

Daniel: . . .

Alice: Nova please tell me you still work.

Nova: But of course. It would be difficult if I had to rely on an external power source. This is not a black out. Somethings stopping the power.

Alice: Please tell me this is not another Dayon attack. I think we've all had about enough of them for one day.

Daniel: This is not a Dayon. I've seen this before.

Before Alice could ask him what the problem was. Daniel was thrown to the cieling face up.

Alice: Daniel?!

Nova: No Dayon life signs detected. This is more likely the work of a Reaver.

???: Strange. I see two minds in you.

Alice: Wait who was that?

Nova: Alert. Detecting psionic activity. This wave pattern suggests it to be a Reaver greater then an Acolyte and even a Apostle ranked Reaver. Warning! this is an Advent ranked Reaver.

???: So that is what this level of civilization calls us. I must admit . . . it is rather enjoyable. I think we may consider keeping that name.

Alice: Who are you?!

Her question was answered with a massive hole being ripped apart in the front of the house. The crumbling bits began to circle the source. Alice recognized him from Eleazar's speach. The boy that guards him. Floating around him were Fredrick, Brian and Zoey. And soon Daniel as well was added to his grasp. And his eyes radiated with a brilliant yellow.

Alice: !!!

He spoke directly into her mind.

Peace: I am Peace. Or at least that is the name I have chosen for this world.

Alice: Leave my friends alone.

Peace: I am simply evaluating them. Three of them have some potential. But there is no certanty that they would not be contaminated. I believe your kind has named them Dayon.

All but Daniel were lowered to the ground but unable to move.

Peace: This one on the other hand is very lacking. I know your kind has limitations that you cannot help. Your world does not require you to be anything more so I do not think poorly of you . . . but this one feels degraded even by your standards. It's strange that it has not expired yet.

Alice began feeling enraged the way Peace was holding Daniel. She lunged at Peace without a second thought.

Alice: I said put him down!

As she reached ten feet from Peace he moved his hand binding her in his psionic grasp. She was still showing signs of struggling.

Peace: I apologiese. I have no interest in extinguishing this one. It will expire on it's own anyway. I came here to evaluate you.

He released Daniel like the rest. He then levitated higher with Alice instead.

Peace: You are different in another form. Two minds in one. The other one is trying to block me from your mind. For an artificial construct it's respectably formidable. No concept of gender and is purly logic. The architect put alot of thought into it. And the other one . . . Filled with passion. But I cannot see it's past properly. Your mind is strange . . . I . . . do not understand it. I was informed that humans have two sections to their brain. One is ment for Logic and the other is Creativity. The other humans focus on only one side. But you . . . 52% of your mind activity is used on the Right side, the creative side. 48% is of the left, the logic side. Nearly perfect usage of both sides.

Alice: You . . . You make yourself out to be something superior then us . . . And you still can't understand.

Nova: Psionic frequency cracked. The field is still active but I can stop the inhibitor of your Novus form.

In a hurry Alice took on her Novon armor. She didn't have time to condence her shockwave and just casted it normally. Peace reacted putting up a shield of yellow particles releasing his grasp.

Nova: Caution. Peace is converting the psionic force into another form of energy. High levels of Ions detected.

Peace: Perhapse it will be better to evaluate you with a more direct approach.

Alice then tried firing several projectiles at him. The first hit his shield. It was stopped but Peace was pushed back. He started to take her more seriously when he dodged the second. Then he charged up Ionic particles and fired a constant stream through the last. Alice dodged away from the house makng sure that no one would be hit by stray fire. The beam chased her leveling the ground as it followed. She thought to herself . . . if a shot can partially get through the shield then a constant steam might break through completly. Using one of the structures as leverage Alice leaped toawrds the air born Peace.

She wasn't confident in her ability to cast a constant laser yet but the blade idea might work better. She struck the side of the shield an Peace ceased the Ion Stream. Trying her best Alice tried to force the blade through the shield. Little by little it was getting closer to Peace. Yet he did not seem worried at all. He then grinned and in the blink of an eye he was gone. Alice landed on the ground confused as to what just happened. She heard a rather strange zooming sound when he vanished and then heard it again to find Peace.

Peace: Interesting. The energy you wield bears a similarity to our own. But your body does not suffer the motabolism failure that our insecure hosts would have. The construct is like us but refuses to dominate you.

Alice tried the shockwave again on reaction. Yet again he vanishes only to appear to her side.

Peace: There is still something incomplete about you. Perhapse I appeared too early. For not you have passed the evaluation. But there are ripples in your actions that I cannot see yet.

Alice: What do you even want from me if you're so above us humans?

Peace: You're name is Alice and Nova correct? A human is one mind all alone. So does having a second mind make you human? We are always together even when apart. Humans rely on their own memory and imagination when parted. But in the end are alone.

It was something Alice had tried to avoid thinking about. But now something like Peace can hardly understand her. Physically and Mentally.

Peace: I think I may need to wait for a bit to evaluate you properly. Perhapse my fellow Advents can help understand you as well. For now I will leave. No life was lost therefore I can undo the damage's I caused. I know how long it takes humans to repair destruction and will do you a favor.

And in a blink he was gone again. As Alice returned to house she found all the damages put back together. She looked closer at where Peace destroyed the walls. They would hold but there was a sign of the damage. Peace can only fix something if all the pieces are intact to a reasonable level. If it was destroyed too much then it wouldn't be possible.

Alice: I was afraid he might have been something resembling a god.

Nova: Such a word has no meaning in my data base.

Alice: So you don't know what it is then?

Nova: I mean that the Advent Peace does not fit the term.

Alice: Then I guess a god was always our imaginations.

Alice checked on everyone. They were unconcious but ok. But now she was worried. Alot of the cryptic words Bianca destribed fit. She was refering to Cryophyte and Peace.

Alice: Nova can you try to monitor my dreams?

Nova: I am not certain but I will make the attempt. Why?

Alice: I think there's something after me and is tampering with you as well.

Nova: If that is the case then it would explain the time skips in my data base. I will do what I can.