To say the city burst with liveliness and music would be an understatement food and drink almost appeared out of nowhere and everyone started to drink, dance and make merry Ziva and I walked around greeting all and of course drinking and eating as we moved James and Betty walked up to use after Gem and her daughter Sara walked way the two woman wanted to wish us happiness and well fortune in our path Sara also wanted to talk about my nanite armor it would seem Lotis talked with the tribe engineers and researchers and this topic came up of course Lotis looked into every single one of the people she talk to background she didn't think she would find any traders in the tribe but she ran there names just in case lucky she found no traders but back on topic Gem and Sara here was researchers themselves and Sara took great interest in my new design to the Phoenix armor the girl was so enthusiastic talking about my work that it made me feel proud in my work so I let her in on a little secret I was also designing a power armor that would merge with my nanite armor the moment she heard this her eyes want wide and they glowed with excitement and possibly o my gods that makes so much sense please sir Hunter allow me to join your researchers I know I have no right to ask such a favor of you after what my cousin and anty's did but please I promise I will work hard and I won't let you down I chuckled looking to Gem who smiled at her daughter actions she looked to me shrugging I have no problems with this sir Drake I nodded alright Sara I will give you a chance report to Lotis for your test whether you pass that test and join my researchers or not is up to you so do your best Sara smiled as she grabbed my hand shaking it several times as she said thank you thank you sir I promise I won't let you down sir Drake with that the mother and daughter pare walked away Ziva smiled at me saying that was very kind of you my dear but y did you give her that chance after what her family has done that's exactly what I want to know both Ziva and I looked forward to see Betty and James walk up to us arm and arm the one who had talked was James the man had bulked up slightly sense the last time I seen him and his eyes held a sharpness that it didn't have before he looked towards me his eyes studying me wearily I chuckled saying hi doc long time no see mate have you started hitting the gem your looking good James smiled but it was smaller than I remember it would seem the man has gone through a lot especially seeing he carried a blaster on his hip and a war rapier on his other hip I side seeing the shine of metal coming from his left hand but I raised an eyebrow hold on I recognizing this cybernetic design hell how could I not it was literally the first thing I designed for my cybernetic arm it was the scale mail bone design but that was it just the bone design nothing else over the top of it I grinned up at him saying it would seem mate we both have been disarmed he chuckled some of that old shine come back to his eyes as he nodded I guess you can say that yes I hope you don't mind that I used your design it was the best thing I had I plan on layering it with the moon steal like you originally planned to do I shook my head saying naa mate I don't mind at all I am happy it helped a friend as for my original arm design I can't allow you to us such a inadequate design and no friend of mine will be walking around with any inadequate anything of mine James was shocked hearing this inadequate bloody hell Hunter what do you mean both I and sir Rick used this design sense it was the best that the tribe had hell even the vampires couldn't find any design that could beat it only match it slightly and your calling this a inadequate design are you bloody mental I chuckled shaking my head sying dame it Rick bot you to no matter I will rectify this situation but not today but I will have a design for ya in like 3 days probably and to prove how inadequate that design is here is my current arms spects and his watch lit up from a notification he raised his watch and pulled up the spects of my arm when he seen the chart his eyes about burst out of his eyes holy shit Hunter how can your body handle something like this I laughed O right and I pulled off my helmet so he could see my scaled face his eyes shot open from shock again when he seen my new looks I winked at him before putting my helmet back on James started to stroke his chin with his metal bone hand as he mumbled I knew you was jean spliced but I didn't think you was this far in your evaluation that would explains a lot and if that any scary enough you are a triple awakener O by the ancestors I chuckled saying your arm will of course be weaker then mine but it will be nothing any human has ones more the nanites in your body will be able to flow through this arm making it one with the rest of your body James nodded but it was Betty who spoke next y I raised an eyebrow looking towards her asking y what misses Betty she hesitated but side a look of resolve in her eyes y are you showing my dragon family with such kindness you first my daughter betrayed you and hurt you so deeply you could have killed her as a trader but didn't hell you encouraged for her to grow then you forgave me ant Rage when we harmed your man and now you allowed little Sara a chance to join your researchers and here you are willing to just give my husband a all new superior cybernetic design that no one has seen hell you even have plans to drink with my father every few months so tell me y you are doing this when you could be doing something else with your valuable time y continue being kind to a family has caused nothing but hurt and headache to you I chuckled y shouldn't I the Dragny and Dragon family have always been close I value James, John and Rage friendship and options and I have nothing against Gem and Sara hell one could say I owe Gem and Sara for backing me up when convincing the tribe that I should lead during the battle of the junkyard even if they was acting on your orders or not they still trusted their lives to my plan so y shouldn't I repay their kindness with some kindness of my own as for you misses Betty you have already been punished for what you did to my people so any bad blood we had is gone and the last reason y I am so kind to your family and I leaned forward and in a low but powerful voice I growled I am kind to your family cuz it will hurt Helge it will make her think of all that she has lost any kindness I show any of your family members no matter how small will cut deep into Helge heart she will remember when that kindness was ones her but do to her actions that kindness is gone along with anything else that I provided her Betty face want pale as tears started to form in her eyes as she whispered y just y would you do something like that I snorted I want her to feel what I felt I want her to suffer just as I suffered I want her to feel it all even if its only a small peace of the pain I truly felt I was in the middle of a fucking war zone when your daughter called me I was already stresses from my ships captain trying to kill me ontop of fighting the sun dogs hell I truly didn't get any rest cuz soon after that call the Draggion came and I had to lead I held the lives of my man in the palm of my hand one wrong move from me and lives will be lost but I didn't brake from under that wait I didn't fold I shoved all my pain and hurt deep down and used it as fuel for my rage I lost my other arm in that fight but do you want to hear what angers me most mmm the moment I woke up in the healing tank I heard your bloody daughter screaming and yelling at Albedo she ordered her to step aside and to wake me up with such a entitled prideful voice like it was she who has been fighting on the front lines and not me and the rest of my company what happened next was your daughters new Draggion boyfriend stepped in front of Albedo ordering her to step to the side and when she didn't he slapped her and when I broke out of my healing tank and grabbed that trader throat it was your daughter who attacked me to save his live and when that didn't work she begged for his life she dared try and use the love I once felt for her against me so as you see misses Betty compared to your daughter my actions are quite tamed in comparison hehehe no tears feel from Betty eyes she was doing everything she could to keep her self composed monster she mumbled I chuckled leaning back shrugging I never claim to be a good person misses Betty quite the opposite actually but if you will excuse us I wish to introduce Ziva to my siblings have a nice night and I will get you that arm design James soon mate he simple nodded and walked away when we was far enough Ziva tugged on my arm gently I looked down to her asking yes dear she side you truly are to good at hiding your emotions my love I have been such a greedy partner you have been comforting me and my worries but I didn't even consider you was suffering to I paused to look up at the huge moon I admire the beautiful sight before sying perhaps your right my love I am to good at hiding my feels for so long I have faced things on my own I suffered through abuse from my mother and stepfather in that time I guess I learned how to deal with my shit alone Rick helped me through some of it but by the time I met him I learned to just except the blows that life throws at me and continue to walk the path even if it hurts even if I am beaten bloody I walk alone the only company is my shadow cuz for I walk alone Ziva gritted my hand tightly and she grabbed the bottom of my helmet and jerked it down and in a powerful commanding voice she said not anymore you don't we walk the path together and soon Albedo will walk it with us who gives a fuck about Helge she has made her choice and she chose wrong and she gots to live with that for the rest of her life she let such a caring man slip through her fingers hehe her lose and our fortune so please lean on me like I will lean on you my love the path maybe long and it might be stained red with blood but Albedo and I will walk the path with you till the very end so forget about everyone else cuz for we are enough and she gently leaned her head forward leaning it against my helmet I chuckled I am truly blessed to have you by my side my love and I will take your words to heart hehehe my hot wifey she giggled and with a new pep in our step we continued till we got to the Dragny family Rex and Fang was arm wrestling wall the others cheered and watched especially the kids I noticed Jason, Freddy and Crag was pushing and wrestling with each other as they watched there dad and uncle struggle against to drop the other arm wall Rose, Angel, and Delta was doing something similar well Angel and Delta was wall Rose stood behind them waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike Rage and Serenity stood behind the kids drinks in their hands as they talked animatedly with one another about who would win wall Fives and Rick stood off to the side drinking and making small talk as Ziva and I walked into this group Rex looked to me saying nephew Fang quickly turned his head what where this is when Rex used this chance wall Fang is distracted to push fang hand down or that would have been the case if I didn't kick a leg out from under the table like that the table dropped to the ground the arm wrestling match ending in a draw Rex yelled hi your little shit Jason, Freddy and Crag giggled to each other saying shit, shit shit you little shit head bonk but before they could have to much fun Serenity chopped the top of there heads saying how many times do I have to say it no swearing next time you will not only get the chop but I will make you clean our vault and everyones armor by hand till there nice and shinny wall this happened a similar sight was happening to Rex Rage had her hand on her hips as smoke rose up from the top of Rex head Rex growling how many times do I have to tell you to stop antagonizing there bad behavior I swear if you don't start listening you will be sleeping on the couch for a whole week this snapped Rex out of it as he jumped down to his knees and started to bow to Rage several times as he said please my dear the love of my life anything but that I will be good I swear Rage side seeing this good boy but that's when Rose yelled big brother and a little blear of color ran and jumped into my chest I quickly cot her so she wouldn't get hurt on my armor hahaha hello Rose I spun her around a few times before another blur jumped into my arms Angel giggling big bro Jason and Freddy ran over to me I took a knee as I put Angel and Rose on the ground before ruffling Jason and Freddy hair saying hello little brothers I hope you have been well they both nodded Freddy quickly saying it has been great mother and father are so much fun we get to eat so taste food and we are learning so much from uncle Rex and Rick and anty Rage is training us Angel said I nodded good I am glad I then looked up to see Serenity walked up to me with two shy figures following behind her I stood up and took off my helmet handing it to Jason who looked over it with wide eyes I smiled at Serenity saying thank you for taking care of them she shook her head a warm motherly smile spreading across her face as she looked them over saying no need it is such a joy and pleasure to raise such smart and wonderful kids I have done my best to show them much love and to provide a home for them I nodded I know and for that and I took a step forward and enveloped her in a huge before saying I thank you mother for all your hard work both now and in the future Serenity froze both at my actions and words a few tears fell as she hugged me back whispering thank my son I simply nodded we stayed like this for a few moments before she stepped back laughing look at me a crying mess and she whipped her tears O right you haven't met my youngest children have you she then stepped to the side looking to Crag and Delta who both had nervous expressions well go on ant you going to introduce yourselves to your big brother the two didn't say anything at first but it was Delta who side and looked towards me first saying hello elder brother my name is Delta it is a pleasure to finally meet you I have heard many great and mighty things about yourself I chuckled O like what she thought about it for a moment and her eyes flicked down to my right arm before she looked up into my eyes with a smile you proved your dedication to the tribe by cutting off your right arm and burning it with father blade to the point it couldn't be healed apparently you didn't scream or anything you just glared at the other tribesmen with a snarl on your face I laughed that indeed did happen and to prove this point I slammed my fists together which sent a loud ringing noise out but it was quickly drowned out by all the music and talking Delta eyes want wide asking you lost your other arm also I chuckled nodded indeed it was badly wounded when I fought against a army of Draggion with only 3 other mecha behind me she nodded the battle of the Hallow yes I know it o do you know then tell me little Dragny what is our family saying she didn't even need to think about it she instinctually knew it courage and honor I nodded what is this saying again she didn't need to think it loy I laughed shaking my head incorrect her eyebrows scratched together as a frown spread across her face as she asked what do you mean big brother it isn't loy I chuckled my hands going behind my back grinning at her saying Courage and Honor this saying has been with us for thousands of years but it is just that a saying and one that all tribes use us it is in reference to the outh we make when are helmets are birthed there is another one and this one is truly a Dragny saying Death or victory this is the saying that labeled us the mad man of the battlefield the full saying goes
Death or victory we stand ready for either ready for all so channel your might and ready your arms for today we stand together as one death or victory either many come but we are ready for all For this is our way
This is our way!! Fang, Rex, Fives, Rage, Serenity and I yelled that last part all together but no one minded similar shots and laughter was everywhere Delta eyes want wide seeing her parents react to this in such a fears way she looked back to me her eyes shined with comprehension like she just heard the most insightful thing in the world she quickly bowed her head saying thank you for your guidance big brother I waved my hand chuckling no needed to bow to me little delta we are siblings besides it is a older brothers duty to educate and help his younger siblings my eyes then flicked to Crag who smiled up at my saying hello big bro my name is Crag and one day I will be as mighty of a warrior like yourself I chuckled ruffling his hair saying you best work hard then he grinned nodding I will big bro I nodded and looked back to Ziva who was standing behind me not interacting with anyone I could tell she didn't know what to do especially when Angel, Rose amd Delta started glancing towards her I chuckled and held out my hand to her she silently walked forward and took my hand I stood up and looked to my siblings saying ok little ones there is someone I want yall to me someone who is very special to me allow me to introduce you to the key to my heart my lovely wife Ziva Dragny I then looked to Ziva saying Ziva my love these are my little siblings the two boys that have scales like yours truly are Jason and Freddy wall the other boy is Crag wall the two young girls with feathers like hair are Rose and Angel wall the cold looking one is Delta and lastly the shinny tin bucket over there and I pointed at Fives saying that is our foolish older brother the moment I said that Fives coughed on his drink before saying hi what the fuck Hunter y you singling me out I grinned at him shrugging I speak nothing but truths and that right yall and I looked to the little siblings Jason quickly nodded saying yea big bro Fives he is right Freddy, Crag, Rose, and Angel nodded wall Delta huffed flipping her hair over her shoulder saying honestly elder brother Fives you should be taking notes on how to get a beautiful and strong wife like sister in law here it is shameful that you ant engaged yet Serenity chopped the top of Delta head saying that was very rude Delta you shouldn't call out your older brother like that it ant his fault that girls don't find him attractive Five nodded like he was agreeing with her but then realized what she said and a frown want across his face as he grumbled y are yall ganging up on me we all heard his words and we broke out in laughter Ziva was the loudest she was clutching her stomach from giggling so much as she giggled she said O if that truly is a problem then I am sure I can find a woman for brother in law I am sure many of my sisters would find you very attractive Serenity nodded snapping her fingers now there's a idea for ya haha you hear that son there is hope for you yet Five through his hands up into the air and stormed off grumbling we all chuckled seeing him walk away well everyone but me I could tell Fives was irritated and it had nothing to do with our family banter I looked to Ziva saying talk with my family I got something I wish to talk about with Five privately she nodded take your time love I want to talk to these cuties with that she walked to the kids pulling off her helmet as she smoved and handed it to Rose who started at the helmet with huge stary eyes with that I silently walked over to Five who was leaning against a alleyway a bit away from any people he had a dark depressed expression looking down to his fist hell he didn't even notice me walking up to him hell he jumped the moment I put a hand on his shoulder his hand moved to his saber as a cold ruthless expression spread across his face for just a second but he stopping noticing it was me he side brushing off my hand saying damn it Hunter are you trying to give me a heart attack I chuckled that wasn't my goal no he snarled y are you here Hunter here to make fun of me some more my smile faded as I shook my head saying no Fives I came cuz I saw my brother needed me so here I am we stared at each other for a few silent seconds these seconds slowly clicked by I broke the silence asking so girl trouble he side his shoulders slumped and his eyes want lifeless but he nodded slowly saying Ayla dumped me I raised a eyebrows asking there gots to be more then that he slowly nodded saying there definitely is this all happened soon after your little spat with the moon empire consul I walked into our room where I noticed all of her stuff was gone all that she left was a note that said
how sorry she was but this relationship wasn't working out you are a warrior and a leviathan you are wild and fry the only thing you do is fight, fight and fight some more you defend your fellow leviathan without question but won't defend my people you say my family empire are full of traders and is rotten to the core but the only evidence you have comes from your damn brother who instead of showing the proper respect and going through the right channels he would rather do everything on his own and become the judge, jury and executioner when he has no right he isn't the law nor is he royalty he has no right do do what he wants in my empire and as a princess of the moon empire I must put my duties above you my family has fought and bleed to keep this empire running I wont discrase nor betray my homeland for you Fives I am sorry that I couldn't tell you all this in person but I didn't have the courage I new if I confronted you then I would stay sense you are the only weakness I have so this is goodbye and know I did love yo.
sighed Ayla Alice Moon
At this point tears started to fall from his eyes I side shaking my head saying how pathetic and you call yourself a Dragny Fives looked up to me with anger what was I supposed to do Hunter tell me in all your wise wisdo but before he could finish I smacked him on the back of the head saying it's time for you to wake up Faves cuz this isn't you this isn't my brother that I sent to the moon empires capital to get us reinforcements this isn't the brother I fought against when gaining my helmet you ant the brother that sent me on my way with a promise do you not remember that promise Fives cuz I did Fives eyes went wide saying no I remember it I am just don't know what to do anymore I chuckled what does your heart tell you to do he thought about it before mumbling it wants to see Ayla again and not to let her escape my grasp again I nodded chuckling it sounds like you already have a destination so y are you still standing here go yes go to her Brother and protect her from the storm that is about to happen cuz very soon the hunt will begin hahaha with that I walked way saying go brother go and protect the key to your heart hell take some leviathan that you trust with you there is a ship already being prepared for ya remember brother victory or death hahaha with that I walked back to Ziva and the group where we talked for a while but it was time for Ziva and I to slip away and slip away we did into my room where I lived up to my promise I dominated her and she loved it .