The Reality Vortex: The Black Rose

Brachi, Bara and Dielec were startled at Whis' sudden arrival, but recovered swiftly.

"Whis? How nice to see you here," Brachi said, greeting him as if he were an old friend, "are you okay though? That was quite a landing."
 
Victor still using his flying carpet as a taxi follow along.

Victor says "I doubt what I suggest is going to be practical for our group, but can't one simply make a crystal that is devoid of any kind of energy and have the crystal absorb this dark energy. I doubt anyone us can make one those and even if I wrong on that assumption, one of us would need to have to differentiate the energy we want it to absorb. that not factoring actually drawing it out."
 
After simply sitting back and silently watching the group bicker back and forth, Coella tilted her head slightly. It was quite the peculiar sight watching the group ostracized the vegetable man after Spinny left. What a messy group the witch had found! She chuckled proudly, making a mental determination to stay with this group.Completely ignoring the conversation about the dark energy and simply staying by Bernkastel's side, softly playing with her tail and the little accessories in her hair while she spoke business.

Coella's ears flicked up suddenly at the sound of something hurdling toward them. She instictively hugged onto Bernkastel, startled at the loud slam that the person made as it came to the ground. A new character was entering the fray??
 
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"If a null crystal could be made at all then the one that seemed able to make those Dark Xy'phers back in the metropolis is a Coin for the time being so even if the Red King had a method, there's no way he'd tell us of all people." Bernkastel ventured, letting Coella entertain herself as she pleased. Surprisingly, despite not being much of a touchy-feely person, Asher and Coella's invasion of her personal space seemed to have a calming effect and gradually relax her tense muscles from the most recent aggravation. Any further discussion was cut off by the sudden impact cratering itself into the concrete between them. She reflexively grasped Coella's arms at the same time, leaning away from the blast radiating from the crater with a startled expression. Promptly excusing herself and making a small 'ahem', the Witch corrected herself and realized who it was.

"Whis! You're... back?" Bernkastel said, noticing that contrary to his usual neat and prim appearance, was much worse for wear. Was he in a struggle just now? "...What happened to you?" she asked the tall man with an outstretched hand.

Mooli had yelped and leaped towards Cayde, clutching onto his shoulder from the noise. She took a good look at the angel, eyes still wide but not moving from her spot with great self-restraint. "Whis." she uttered her recognition quietly, eyes widening immediately realizing she said it aloud.
 
At Asher's enthusiastic and boastful request, Whis kept his warm smile throughout. He chuckled lightly for a moment, but he erupted into a hard coughing fit in the middle of the laughter. The angel paused, recovering and wiping his mouth again while he steadied his breathing, before his controlled and calm demeanor returned. He bowed slightly towards Zenta, a gentle tone in his voice.

"A pleasure to see you again, old friend. I do not mind the boy's spirit; it is rather refreshing to see."

He turned his head towards Asher, his expression softening.

"I do apologize young man...but I am in no condition to fight. But I believe your mother does deserve the good news...so with that in mind...how about you tell her that I surrendered? After all...I'm sure if we fought now...you would win."

Whis sighed lightly a bit, recovering more energy as he turned towards Brachi and Bernkastel at their question on his battered state. He summoned his scepter in his left hand, leaning on it more than normal and keeping himself up while he waved his free hand, shaking his head at their question.

"Not here. It isn't safe..."

His expression softened further, a stare of longing and exhaustion managing to break through the angel's more positive and warm demeanor.

"Have you already eaten? It's been a long time since I have shared a meal with all of you...it would be nice to sit down and enjoy some marvelous food together."

Whis paused, however, his eyes diverting once they landed on Cayde. But more specifically, the Saiyan standing behind him. Whis' eyes widened immediately as he stared at Mooli for a moment, the disbelief breaking through his expression.

"Oh my goodness...you're alive!"

However, the near gasp from the angel's surprise pained the angel's chest, and Whis stumbled forward a bit. Cayde quickly lept forward and helped Whis up on his left side, propping the taller angel up while he nodded towards Zenta.

"Help me get him up Zenta, he's in pretty bad shape. Let's get him back to the restaurant quickly."
 
The Restaurant

“Where’s that damn droopy brat…” Spina walks around the restaurant for several minutes, looking for Daiman. There were piles of rubble scattered all over the floor due to Spina coming in through the ceiling. “Come out!”

“I’m pretty sure he left...” Clark felt an uneasy pressure from Spina. It was overwhelming to the point that it was nauseous. “He just came in out of nowhere, and without the Breakers to boot. Did he get into a fight with them or something?” The Kryptonian didn’t want to push any buttons that might set the old Saiyan off somehow. He tried sensing the others, but he’s not well adjusted to sensing Ki. Rather than assuming the worst, Clark decided to keep Spina at bay until the Breakers showed up.

“Hey, the wish is still going strong, so why just sit down and eat some food? I’m sure you’re starving. At least get something in your stomach before your friends come back.”

Spina stopped next to a tall floor lamp. The atmosphere instantly changes, and he gave the Kryptonian with an intense, deadly glare. “…. What makes you think they’re still alive?”

Clark narrowed his eyes and became serious. “What?

“Yeah, killed them with my own two hands. Crush them like bugs they are…” Spina concentrated for a bit; particles of energy gathered around his hand until it took shape of a blade. It was shockingly like Vegetto’s technique. “With a single, swift strike, cutting them down was a cakewalk at that point. They didn’t even have time to scream or beg for mercy. Like that bastard, Vegetto. That egotistical freak thinks he’s so highly… and then I sliced him to bits.”

Furrowing his eyes, Clark clenched his fists. “Why did you do this? They were trying to help! Vegetto? He’s trying his best—”

“Relax, boy scout. I’m only joking.” The energy blade vanished. “And here I thought you had a good sense of humor.”

“In what way was that a joke?!” Clark thought to himself. He was concern that while he didn’t know the man that well, that was the first time he made a joke. A dark one at that.

“Well, whatever. I guess that droopy one left already… I don’t see him anywhere.” Spina walked away from the lamp, in which Daiman was standing behind it the whole time. Clark realized this after seeing the boy breathing frantically. They both locked eyes, the latter panicky and whispering to him to keep quiet. Clark nodded in agreement.

“Well, be some use. Tell me where Turles ran off too.” Spina asked.

“…No idea but listen,” Clark didn’t want Spina to wandered off after hearing that joke. “Just stick tight and eat some grub. Nothing wrong with the classic American burger! The cheese is to die for!”

“I don’t have an appetite. Haven’t had the urge to eat for a long time now.” Spina started to levitate from the ground. “Since you don’t know anything, I’ll find him myself.”

“Wait! Just hold on for a second!” Clark tried to get Spina to stay a bit longer. “Hey! What about ramen!? Vegetto can cook a mean ra—”

I fucking hate ramen.” Spina snapped.

Clark gasped. “Huh?! That’s impossible!”
 
Victor says "You do get that the worst part is if the dark energy has the corrupting effect is that all that dark energy would have to be removed in one go. This is assuming that Dark energy dos does not have a good level of intelligence controlling it."

Victor has his carpet to speed up to get to the restraint sooner.
 
Zenta nodded and let Whis lean on his shoulder. The fox quickly propped the angel on his back, holding him piggyback style and standing up straight.

“There we go. Now then, let us take Whis back promptly, yes? I believe his condition is not… good.” Zenta gestured to Cayde, urging him to lead the way. “Cayde, if you will.”

“Wait, wait! Grandpa, I can’t just have your friend surrender! I want a real fight, one with honor and fun!” Asher protested. “But… I think we should patch up Mr. Whis. When he’s all patched up, then I’ll fight him.”

“Asher, practice patience, please.”
 
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