"Oh, but you're wrong Belle. In fact, this [i]is[/i] what I do in my spare time. I observe all the pieces of the story. All the main components, the antagonist, the central characters, even the comic relief...it amuses me." Kiara didn't like him as much as the next person, but she couldn't help but feel...something. It wasn't fear or awe...just a feeling. The way he spoke, as if they were pieces of a game...it was too alien for her. And that sent shivers down her spine.

On the other hand, Marianne continued to glare at him with increasing irritation. "Honestly...first off I'm not a priest; I'm just knowledgable. Second, if there's no point in you talking here with us, then why should we listen to you at all?"

"Hmm? I would assume that me merely knowing your names was enough to garner my trust. Very well then. Hmm...well, let's just say I'm waiting for a...bump. Something to get this plot moving."

"What are yo-"

A sudden jolt almost sent the small girl flying, and the vehicle they were in abruptly came to a screeching halt. They had reached their destination. Zenov was nowhere to be seen, vanished out of thin air. Kiara frowned; if he was powerful enough to cause these events...then there was absolutely nothing holding him back or stopping him from murdering them all only a few seconds before. "Zenov," she muttered the strange name to herself. "Who...what are..."

The large metal door began open up as soldiers donning shimmering golden armor stepped forward inside the carrier. With two flanking each girl's side, they half-carried, half-dragged the trio out of the ship and outside into new light. Her eyes adjusting from the darkness, Kiara's eyes widened as she took in the full extent of the Ultimatum.

The first thing she noticed was the sky. It looked like the very elements of the universe were dancing before them, ripping black holes and causing miniature big bangs. All around them were the hues of gold; a pure golden city with massive fortified walls and several domes to contain it all. It was as if they had found themselves entering a new reality all together. The visual evidence certainly made it seem so

It was beautiful. It was breathtaking. And it was soon over as the Ultimatum soldiers carried them within the citadel walls, blocking their view forevermore.

"Lord Asgard wishes to see you personally," one of the troops informed then.