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Ty Taw:
"The hatchet will bury along with the head of the betrayer.
The betrayer is the one who did wrong,
The weaklings are always wrong,
So we bury those who betray us with the hatchet,
so they remember on their next live the weight of their mistakes."
Ty stated as she closed the a strange book, it appears to be a diary.
The book was placed in front of Spreader so that he may look at the author of the poem.
- A . Kain.

"I may hold a grudge towards Kain... but I do miss the old days when he was my brother. And not this failure. Then again. Perhaps I was the one who killed Zoey. Perhaps I should never had let him take her. It was careless of me to trust her life on his hands.
I will train and survive this fight. I will see the murderer's blood to be spilled. Both, Christoph's and the true culprit's.
I will face Kain once this fight with Atlas is over, and solve this riddle once and for all... But for now, he has no permission to die. Nor to fall in battle. And neither do I. Until the day we see each other eye to eye one last time."


Larah:
"Well, I did mention he was funnier to hang around with didn't I? Nowadays he barely leave the sector. He became just like a ghost, even for his own family.
You should have seen him when we robbed vaults. Or when he hijacked a train. He was crazy. And somehow always managed to put the blame on me.
Sure some of that gave me some credit with Scarlet. But geez, if he knew how to set up a party.

Hey, you mean I've told you how I got to met him and the only thing that peaked your interest is that we dated in the past?

Heheh. Alright, I do have to point out that Kain wasn't like Atticus at all. No honor among thieves, capisce? The only live he would ever protect would be Zoey's. Even as we dated I'm pretty sure that if it came to rescue one life and bury the other I would come last to Zoey.
I didn't minded that much, perhaps that made our relationship smoother. Besides our new society was based on similar goals. To bring Misty back. But both of us had different goals. Mine was to get my lover back, while Kain's goal was to keep Zoey in that tiny bubble of happiness he crafted for her until the day he recovered his memories.

Don't get me wrong, this didn't mean he was your average p***k with everyone else. He was really outgoing. I believe the time I met him was during his phase of testing people's limits.

He was a curious boy so to say. There was a time even our relationship was an experiment for him. After all he did confessed he was interested in this sort of things. Like it was the closest thing to something he felt had missed his whole life.
Nowadays I could tell he always longed for Shira's company. Even without his memories he knew something was missing. And for a time I was a little cushion for that.
I can't say he was as affectionate a he was with Shira. I wasn't there. And I'm sure the little I see of it isn't but an inch of what it used to be.
After all Despair explained me about this 'mysterious' feeling Kain was looking for. Probably to help me get over it the quickest.
If I recall it right, he stated that
There isn't a greater love than the one Kain holds for Shira, Don't get in the way.
I believe it was the first time Despair had ever dared to threaten me. So far I failed to see the point of the menace. A simple talk would be enough.

Of course, even if I wanted to, there was no way I could stop Kain once he got his mind settled on something.
He was affectionate at times. Playful at others. Devious... and sarcastic most of the time. But always competitive.
-giggles-
He was so easy to manipulate when he got competitive. But I have to take my hat off. Every time he found a way to amaze me. I didn't nicknamed him Superman just because he can stop bullets and fly, you know?
He was really creative. And he loved to...'use' people. I couldn't complain about that tho, I did became stronger because of it.
-smirks while folding her arm as if to show a bicep-
Sure it was kind of awkward when he asked if he could use my body. I mean, anyone would have thought of ... something else.
But yeah, he became extremely interested on measuring people, testing limits, as if he got some mad coach from hell into him.
Then again I do have to thank him for that. After all, I wear the results of his work. To think I have a slim silhouette and yet carry a small car with no problem. Damn... he did knew how to work muscles.

Of course, there was still one little problem. Since Kain had this... sudden bursts of madness on him. Just like that time when I tried to kill him and failed to keep him dead. There were days in which he lost his head and became obsessed with something. And he would be restless to obtain it so.
Power, knowledge... among other things. He wouldn't stop until his desire was fulfilled.
-flusters-
Yeah, kind of like ridding a roller coaster. Since I felt like playing the russian roulette every time he became unstable.
-sighs-
While it was just for a brief year I can say that I enjoyed every single minute of his company.
As for your question. I don't think there's a chance for us to be together. After all he gained his memories. But he didn't forgot.
-smirks-
He's superman. But his eyes don't lie. He hasn't forgotten. Perhaps that would explain why he feels awkward when Ty and I are around. After all he has to process both lives at once and there sure are some embarrassing memories Kain wished Atticus never saw.
-giggles-
But, like I said, It's all in the past. We both have to move on. After all I got Misty back, and he got Zoey... and eventually his memories. Our deal was over.
Still, that didn't mean we couldn't stay as friends.
But there's a chance that none of us would like to ... remain as friends. So, it's for the best to keep some distance.
In all honesty, I don't think that would happen. Even if something happened between Shira and Kain.
After all, the person who knew him best was Despair. And, as I witness superman's fall and resurrection into what we now know as Kain, I can tell he does love Shira. If he could go back in time and prevent anything that happened between us. I'm sure he would have at least tried to do so.

Perhaps he can't forgive himself because of this... and that's why he keeps being Stone face Kain?
-sighs-
I really haven't had the chance to talk in private with him lately. Lot's of stuff showed up and well. He isn't as talkative as he used to be.
-frowns-
Come to think of it I get the feeling he evades private chats.
-shrugs-
But yeah. Heck, sometimes I would give anything to know what happens on that head of his.
At least I know I won't see Abel again. So, that's a plus."

Herald: "I didn't mean die and fail! I want to go out changing things. Not old and grey in my bed. I'm a fighter. A warrior. I need the battle. It was where I was born and it's where I will die. But no, not yet. I have a responsibility to my fiance. My future wife. And if I have children, I have a responsibility to raise them to be able to stand on their own before I go."

Mirai: What do you think about Mary Weiss now? What did you think of her before? What do you think of the changes?

Kain: So you're a leader of Death City along with Shira. How does the burden of command feel? What do you think of the fact that people have died fighting for Death City, including Shira and yourself?

Also, we know your opinion on the Chevaliers, but how do you feel about the other alliances? The Blackwings? Specifically Noira, Matt, Daniel and Alexis? How about Scarlet and her two umm...servants? What about the rebel Machinist faction that supports Death City? Mostly led by Mary Weiss.

Kain: Being in command of the Guardians and such may seem like a hard task, but it is fairly easily, since I rarely ever give orders. I may be leader, but I am not the type to command, I leave others to their own devices and let Shira handle it all. While it is a tragedy that many lives have been lost in order to protect Death City, it is something that I've already prepared myself for. The lives lost today, are nothing to the lives that could be lost, should Atlas wins. Shira is Lady Death, the guiding light of Death City. Without her, nothing is possible and the war is as good as lost, everyone knows that, which is why they are willing to sacrifice themselves for her. Since that is the case, I and I alone, will shoulder the burden of all those lives lost. I will let my soul pay the cost, keeping Shira's light as pure as possible, even if it meant tainting my own.

As I've said before, I feel or think nothing of Noira, she exists and is a threat to Death City, whenever our alliance ends, she will be the first on the list to kill. Matt and Daniel, are two of the most annoying brats I've ever had the pleasure to meet, their consumed by their own ego and more often than not, are the cause of some of the in-fighting among them and my son. As they aren't a big threat to Death City, I tolerate their existence, but I will never truly accept them as a comrade, no matter who their father was. Alexis is a special case. Despite Noira being her mother, she is different from her and her brothers, she has shown kindness and love, not only to Shira but to Amber and Kai. They see her as a big sister and role model, Alexis is welcomed in Death City and is an valuable companion, she is the only Blackwing that will be welcomed in Death City, after our alliance is over. As of now, I have yet to see or speak with Scarlet since this invasion began. While I am weary of her, I also thank her for keeping Misty and Larah under her care, whether as servants or something else. Mary Weiss, is yet another special individual. Initially being an Machinists, I was one of the few that wanted to end her life the moment her and her rebel faction appeared. However, after speaking with her and gathering vital information, I soon began to accept her. She has proven herself a loyal resident of Death City and a trustworthy comrade.

For Scarlet: Well the end of this adventure draws near with every day it passed.
You got places to go, people to meet.
And now this brain washing spell is attached to Misty.
I believe you've already been through a lot.
So...
How do you feel?
How do you like the resolve of events so far?
Was there something that you could had predicted?
Is there anything that peaked your interest?
What about your dislikes?
How do you evaluate your future self?
Please describe your opinion of your experience through this dimension so far.
What are your thoughts about the perfume lady?


For Chris:
So, you got to meet your father, tough start I know. But What about Emma? I mean your mom in the future... or your present.
She did touched valid points.
How do you feel right now?
Also, I've been curious lately.
Kai had a crush on Alexis, Amber had a Crush on Kai.
Do you have a crush on someone too?

For Eric (future) :
Well you meet your predecessor once again. How does it feel?
What are your thoughts about the situation so far, the saints invasion, guardians that are falling one after the other.
Do you think you guys stand a chance?
Also, taking a break from dramatic and apocaliptic sets. I'm sure there should have been some nice experience, either during this arc or before the past characters arrived.
Care to share a good memory?

What's your opinion regarding the guardians? both those that are still among us and those that passed away.
What about the allies, like the blackwings and the machinists?

For Alexis:
Pretty much the same question I left chris with, who do you have a crush on?
o . O


For the magician:
Things look pretty tough, did you managed to ease things out with Misty?
Also, you got to meet your past self, fancy that. :3
What are your thoughts of... yourself, your past self.
Now that you've lived lots of things. How do you evaluate your past self?
What are your thoughts about the perfume lady?

Eric: "Are you asking me who I'd rather be with? Well as far as futures are concerned I definitely prefer the one where I'm alive along with almost everyone else. As for Dara or Lily, I really don't know Lily at all. I've never said so much as two words to her and at this point I still have no idea I even met her in the future, much less gotten married or had kids so I'd have to say the first one with Dara. I fell in love with that girl and it's killer to now that's already too late to happen. I may seem okay on the outside but it's still killing me inside. Now that I know that future will never happen, I don't really have that choice anyway..."

hey you never know you might still have that future you liked, who knows what caused the change, maybe it hasn't happened yet and its just something, even lily will tell ya that ^^

Scarlet: "Are you kidding me!? This is great! I've learned SO much! I have a lot of planning to do when I get back. Larah and the Magician have greatly helped speed up progress with Misty as well. And knowing how strong they can become is such a rush! I get butterflies just thinking about it! I did well for myself in this future. Sure, there were a few hiccups along the way but with the information I now have, even those can be avoided. Right now my main focus will be finding a vaccine or resistance to that idiot Perfume Lady's little trick and once I do that....well it'll be a surprise! Hehe! And once that little problem is solved, the DWMA and friends are in for a surprise. They're all soooo distracted with the Blackwings and the Machinists and their own pathetic little love lives that they won't see it coming.

As for predictions and such, I try to stay away from solid predictions and simply attempt to come up with solutions to as many possible outcomes as I can envision. I've anticipated the possibility of losing my realm of course, which demon/kishin/witch hasn't? Though I didn't expect to find a new one in such a convenient place. I also anticipated the Perfume Lady attacking again and various scenarios in which that may happen though I haven't had time to do much planning as the wormhole opened shortly afterwards. And I predicted Misty getting much stronger and the possibility of Larah playing a part but in my wildest dreams I hadn't dared to hope that I would be so successful with them! As I said, there is that slight hiccup but that will be dealt with. It's all interesting to be honest. Fascinating. I can't think of a part that I don't find interesting.

As for dislikes, I'd say I was disappointed in how...resistant Ty seemed to be to total brainwashing. Or rather how it slightly back-fired. A little of both perhaps. I'll have to take a slightly tougher tactic with her when we get back. For now though I'll keep the kid gloves on. I want to keep things calm until we're back in a situation where everything is under control. Namely my realm. My future self is just as beautiful, cunning, charming and powerful as I could have hoped. She revealed her true form to me during our conversation. Perhaps she'll do it publicly later? I must say, I still have it. And the power she gave off! Oh, it made my mouth water! I thought Ty and Larah were strong. I was vaguely concerned that they might give ME a run for my money in the future. How silly I was! I have things under control. Of course, I always do.

And the perfume lady? Hmm...let's just put it like this. She likes to act elegant and calm, but by the time I'm done with her, she'll be begging for me to kill her. She'll tell me EVERYTHING and do EVERYTHING I tell her to do. And then, I'll rip her guts out and bathe in that perfume she holds so dear."

Chris: "My mom in the future? Err...you mean the mom that's my mom right now? Sorry, you're confusing me a little. sweatdrop I guess I'll just tell you how I feel about both. Of course I love the mom I have now. She's so great! No matter what sis and I go through or the stupid stuff we do she's always on our side helping us get things together. I love her to death and I couldn't ask for a better mom. She's really strong and tough on the outside but I know she has to be since Dad isn't around anymore. I think she feels lonely sometimes without him but my sis and I do our best to try and cheer her up. Did you know when we were 8 and 6 we went outside and made mud pies for her on Mother's Day? We thought it was the best idea ever! We spent like 30 minutes getting the globs of mud into a perfectly circular shape on the plate that we took from the kitchen. We brought it to her in the living room and we were all covered in mud and everything. At first she yelled at us but when we managed to explain what we were doing she started laughing and there were tears in her eyes. I think we made her really happy. Er...augh I totally got off topic didn't I? Sorry about that.

As for my past mom, she seems really great too! I can tell they're the same person. She's warm and friendly and caring just like mom is now. She seems a little happier and more....carefree though, which I'm really happy to see. I think it's because dad is still around. I can't remember too well but I definitely think she was more like that before dad passed away. How do I feel at this very moment? Well....honestly, really nervous. The woman we're fighting is one of those crazy types and they always creep me out the most. There's just something so...wrong with them I guess. I know mom and Eric and I guess the Princess now that she's here, can handle things so I'm not worried about us all losing. But....I don't want to screw up. What if she beats me to a pulp? I mean, the pain isn't really a big deal to me at all. But...I just imagine the expressions of the others if they see me making a huge dumb mistake and getting beaten really easily, especially if I freeze up or hesitate or something. I'm positive mom would be so disappointed in me..... sad and Eric would pretend like it's no big deal but I know he'd secretly pity me. And Princess LaCroux would definitely mock me mercilessly. Probably for the rest of my life. Even my opponent would probably feel sorry for me!" ::shivers:: "I just....can't stand the thought of that. But I can't get it out of my head..."

"A crush? Not really at the moment to be honest. There's some cute girls at the DMA but if you've looked around the guardians there's not really a lot of girls my age. I mean, Ty and Larah are bonzo for Scarlet. Jessica is cute but she's older than me and a little too spastic. I mean, I guess that's it?" ::Snickers:: "Our Eric has a crush on someone though. Don't tell anyone I told you that!"

Eric: "It's great! It's so cool to see him again! I always remember him as someone who was larger than life. Now I'm about the same age as him and the same height. So it's definitely weird seeing him again but I'm so glad I got the chance! And he's just as awesome as I remember him. I really hope I can talk to him more one-on-one before he goes back.

The situation as it stands is definitely intense and changes by the minute. We've lost a lot of good people, and the fact that one of our guardians just died is a blow on all of us. But we need to keep fighting. Of course we stand a chance. We'll win. And even if we don't, I'll fight to the last breath, and I know all my friends will too. Hmm....a good experience? Well, probably the first time I had dinner with Lady Death after I arrived at Death City. I think it was the day afterwards. I know, we're talking ancient history but it really does stick out as a good memory. You see, I grew up in a rural town where having a full dinner was a really great one. And all your silverware was uh, woodware. When I first came to Death City I was overwhelmed by how advanced everything was. It was crazy! I stayed in the Death Mansion until I was old enough to have a place of my own, and the first time Lady Death let me eat with her and Kain (Kai was really small back then so he was usually fed separately) was nice. She and Kain wanted to find out more about me. Imagine it! Lady Death and Kain, the leaders of the DWMA and Death City, sitting down and asking me about my life! It took me a little while to open up but once I did I couldn't shut up. They probably got more than they bargained for, but I remember it as a great memory. It was when I really started feeling like maybe I could belong here and that just maybe I had a chance to live up to Eric's legacy."

I'll pause here for now since I seriously have to go to bed but don't want to let all this go to waste. I'll pick up with the rest of future Eric's questions when I get the chance. 3nodding