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Finally a response, and a clear one too. The Dark Outliners knew that sooner or later they would encounter such a being that would wish to bring the end of every existing universe. Finally confronted to what they deemed to be their enemy, they would have to make use of the current circumstances to learn as much as they could and use such awesome abilities to their advantage. At least before it would likely destroy itself because of its evident solitary behavior. The biggest threat to the Multiverse would be a coalition of entities such as this, thus reducing the overall risk he represented. Nonetheless, he was a threat and could easily destroy the majority of what was relevant.
Apocalypse would then go on to ask a question to the leading Ethereal. The ship could not hold him for very long, they were all aware of this, but they also had the resources to neutralize him before heavy damage would be made. Even so that would only be a temporary remedy, they had many methods to get rid of him as he stood. Misaka would by he time enter the scene and present her research. She wasn't an actual researcher, but she had the power to easily command a team and keep things together. A useful asset to the Outliners, especially given the reasons why she had joined such a shady group to begin with. As Misaka briefed the two higher minds, the Ethereal would respond accordingly.
"We should not be foolish. We both know this will not contain you, Bestial One. But we also know we can eliminate you in spite of the price we would have to pay. You are free to attempt an escape, but we are also prepared. Before we even have to refer to absolute destruction, we may proceed to neutralizing you for an extended period of time. It is only sensible to assume that being reduced into your previous comatose state is not something you would wish to happen. You may endlessly regenerate, but there are equally endless ways to annihilate your cerebral functions before you regain complete neural activity."
The Ethereal was confident in what it exposed. They could be extremely creative in the ways they'd endlessly 'kill him' to postpone his awakening over and over. Even so, it knew it was playing with fire when using such a risky tactic to study the being. Because the barriers could hold out for a while and the beast did not seem to go at full force to break free, they still had some time to discuss their current positions regarding each other.
"Your power is astonishing, to say the least. Which is why we have not removed you from existence. If destroying and increasing your power is what you yearn for, then perhaps we could be of interest to each other. As you must be aware, multiple threats litter this Multiverse, many surpassing your current state. Rather than running the guaranteed risk of failing in your one and only motive, we can mutually help each other in purging such threats. We are currently unable to obligate you into anything, but refusal will lead to an inevitable termination."
The alien turned around to face both females, notably Misaka who had finished demonstrating the results of the research. She wasn't very eloquent in her explanation and the way she announced it made the whole process seem futile. However, the results that were found did confirm that no traces of Apocalypse would be left with this project.
"Mikoto. Although incorrect, the method you have employed was efficient and you can only be congratulated for the results. Using Basterbine's Reishi to convert the entirety of this being into what she refers as a 'bomb' would be essentially transforming everything into energy and vanish into nothingness. Bestial One, it has also come to our attention that multiple research teams are intrigued as to whether or not you go by any form of Alias. A trivial yet intriguing piece of information nonetheless."
Once it addressed Apocalypse it had turned back to face him, fully aware that if it would fail to negotiate with the monster, barely anyone on this ship would be able to stop it on its tracks. Misaka and Cyano being possible assets but the alien still had little knowledge of what she was truly capable of.
@thewizardguy Hmmm, well the Ethereals discovered that atoms also emitted a form of energy. I suppose we could just say if he's completely atomized he can't be fully revived or something. It makes him a lot less difficult to kill but still horribly resilient.
Cyano did bring in a valid point that reducing the problem to an atomic had its benefits. But it still didn't help that such characteristics were generally unknown to their respective universes. Especially when considering how they emitted a mysterious energy and their way of consuming matter as a form of nutrient to regenerate. Indeed, they weren't in a position where they could make definitive conclusions after only having this beast around for about an hour.
"We have formulated multiple plans to eliminate the threat in the case where elimination would be required. It has also been confirmed that the destruction of the brain will render it inactive for an extended period of time."
The data presented before Cyano manifested itself into a few of the plans offered by the Ethereal's researchers to completely destroy Apocalypse if he were to be too much of a problem. One mentioned of the use of an Anti-Matter Bomb, a weapon they could create but manufacturing it for the precise moment could be difficult. Another one was formulated by Quincy researchers, insuring that they could very well use Shinigami and Arrancar techniques to extract Apocalypse's soul and leave the body empty of any active function. Finally, she'd notice that this ship would indeed be equipped with a weapon that could theoretically end Apocalypse as well as the whole crew. The sphere of energy in the control room, once left unstable, could turn into a Black Hole and easily swallow the beast. There were a few others files, but strangely enough, she wouldn't have any access to them, most likely because they involved specific weapons and actors from the Dark Outliners, information that could be dangerous to expose to a stranger.
"Mikoto will display our most sure-kill alternative in a state of crisis. Though perhaps you'd like to share this solution you appear to be confident in the efficiency."
But as Cyano was given a proposition to respond to, alarms started to sound in the research bay and multiple barriers formed around the tube as it became clear that Apocalypse had awoken. The barriers were resilient and many layers were put to sponge the immense strength delivered from the strikes. Many researchers in the area decided to back off while a few others remained speechless at the sight of the active Apocalypse. The gel surrounding his body would greatly limit his mobility and likely restrain him enough to keep the beast listening.
"It appears ... The Bestial One has come back among us."
The Ethereal faced the monster head on, its voice passing without a problem through the barriers. It got at close as possible to the final barrier before stopping. With complete brain activity, it became clear the abomination had developed a keen resistance to the 'Gift', though there were no signs of psionic activity in his being. Not yet anyway.
"Perhaps now of all times would be adequate to discuss motives. Eventually you will be free, and you will destroy everything. However, we will not hesitate to eliminate ourselves in order to delete you from this existence if you were to run loose in a rampage. You have been warned. In spite of your uncontrollable nature, we've deduced that a certain level of sentience exists within you and reason should not be entirely foreign to your mind. Is this correct? If so, then there is no reason for us to avoid a discussion. We have eternity before us, after all, don't we? Maybe you would be interested in exposing your motives in this world, O' Bestial One."
The Ethereal wanted a response from it more than actual answers. It was to confirm whether Apocalypse was truly capable of grasping a minimum level of reason and sensible judgement to avoid thrashing about in a place where he would likely perish if making a wrong move.
Cyano's monologue to expose her knowledge didn't impress the Ethereal, or rather it was what it expected from an individual of her caliber. What she was exposing made a lot of sense and was clearly established by the many teams working on the case. She did seem preoccupied about what they had implanted in the beast which was of course warranted given what Apocalypse had demonstrated in the past. She then spoke of the options they could have to limit the progress of the monster and possibly annihilate him entirely, though there were issues with those suggestions as well, and the Ethereal would inform her of such obstacles so they could collectively find the best alternatives.
"Your worries are heard. The embryo we have implanted is a genetically modified Chryssalid larva in a dormant stage. Reproductive functions have been stripped from its genetic code and its general traits can be summarized as similar to the Bestial One's in a much weaker level."
Using its psionic abilities, the Ethereal made various holograms containing data on the Chryssalid manifest around the blue haired woman's being. She had access to all information concerning the beast, including how they were mere simple creatures and followed a limited hive-mind. There was also other information concerning Apocalypse's results when extracting samples of his body, including how rapid his healing factors was and the recordings of its battle with the leading Ethereal. The footage was put in slow motion to clearly observe how quickly the beast adapted to plasma grenades after multiple exposures.
"The larva feeds off the nervous system and derives nutrients while delivering a powerful toxin that enables control of motor functions. This Bestial One wields such a system but nothing else. The embryo is currently within an alloy shell, in the hopes of keeping any information on its genetic code to have contact with the specimen's DNA. Considering the minuscule size of the embryo, we have found it wise to implant it near the cerebellum area preventing any extraction without severe damage to the brain. When active, the shell will open and awaken to larva which will in turn infect the system. The Ethereal Ones wish to observe the extent of the specimen's adaptive capabilities, if it can bypass such a powerful alloy and possibly observe how long it would take for it to fully counteract the Chryssalid Toxin's influence. Unfortunately, we have an even bigger problem, Conablum."
The Ethereal would hover over toward one of the human-Quincy scientists and signaled the female to go and retrieve what Cyano wished. It would then extract multiple encrypted documents from the computer and have them appear around the woman once more. These ones held more troubling information, the concept that Apocalypse's abilities would most likely extend beyond genetics and DNA and hit his entire atomic structure altogether.
"Upon further experimentation, we were able to sever atomic bonds of each cell in the specimen's body. What we have discovered is the ability for these same atoms to adapt to their surroundings and gather matter in order to rebuild itself. We are equipped for Stasis and we have conducted plans to eliminate it if necessary, but it has become clear. The Ethereal Ones are testing their luck by keeping this being in proximity to anything."
The Uber Ethereal didn't seem as neutral this time around. It seemed somewhat worried in regards to what Apocalypse could entail if all their efforts were to fail. By then the Quincy would have returned with a Milkshake and a typical Bugger and Fries from the fast food joint they had implemented specifically for the human labor of the ship. Cyano would likely not want the atrocity that is alien food.
"Mikoto. We await the Basterbine report. Has your team completed it?"
The alien inquired as its raspy voice echoed through the ship like a loud speaker. The report didn't actually concern anything that Bambietta had done, but rather one of the solutions found to the Apocalypse problem and likely the one that would cause the least amount of damage and easier to confirm.
@Absolis Hesitating to post or not. Wizard can essentially make Apocalypse act whenever so it doesn't matter too much. Guess I could reel in Agent's character in the ship with it.
With Cyano's consent, the two intellectuals of the group were quickly beamed up by the observation UFO posted just above the city. However they would not appear within that standard ship, instead they would use a Terminal linked to that more basic teleportation to have the duo materialize within a much larger ship, the Overseer Research Ship. They would appear in the main control room, right at the center of it actually. Many Sectoids were manning the general controls with a few taller specimens handling more complex gear. There would be three Ethereal aliens posted in that area as well, two of them seemingly supervising the current operations while the third stood a few inches away from a glowing, purple sphere attached to a relic-like machine. It almost seemed like a crystal ball or some bizarre element circle in the way it levitated over the mechanism is was linked to.
The overall aesthetic of the room was typical of the Alien ships, being mostly dark with blue lightning. Most components were the usual alien alloys, rather resilient but they felt genuinely light. The doors leading to different hallways were the usual tactile barriers with little resistance to pressure. The Ethereal would slowly levitate its way toward the door farthest to the right, leaving little time for Cyano to take note of the various technological differences they held with her universe.
"Come, Conablum. The specimen appears to gain activity. We must make haste before measures are taken."
It warned the woman, whom it had ignored the request of addressing in a more casual way, as the almost holographic door before the alien rapidly de-materialized before it with a simply poke of its thin but long equivalent of the index finger. The hallway was exceptionally dark with only the lighting of the door at the other end offering as a light source to any wanderer.
"We have discovered some rather ... Troubling traits in that being. Never has it been unknown that beings capable of enhanced adaptability existed, but this one is capable of restoring not only its neurological activity but compose pinpoint resistances to the 'Gift' by aligning certain motor functions in tandem to our own."
Giving the woman some time to assimilate this information and a possibility to ask any form of question, the alien remained silent until they'd reach the door. Once open, it'd reveal a massive contrast to the rest of the ship. The whole room was completely white and massive with a large amount of both human and ethereals working on one specific task. In the center of the giant room, a large pod standing vertically with masses upon masses of thick wires linking it to the ship. Apocalypse was sealed and regenerating in that transparent container, completely coated with a powerful gel meant to absorb most of its kinetic power. They didn't want to give its speed and strength a chance to break it anytime soon.
Most of the staff barely noticed the two newcomers as most were urgently manipulating information in computers to maintain a certain degree of control over the specimen. It was obvious however, it was going to wake up real soon despite having taken a remarkably fatal blow. The leading Ethereal approached the large tube in the center and gave the monster a scrutinizing glare behind its ornament mask.
"We are still hesitant to class this being as a Potential. That would only depend on The Envisioning One's judgement. And despite our current effort to impose a fail-safe alternative, we fear that the dormant embryo we've implanted in it will cease to have its effect in a matter of minutes once active if the conclusive data is correct. Perhaps you, Conablum, would have insight specific to your universe you'd be willing to offer."
It explained without a single worry in its behavior or speech. It wasn't scared to die by the hands of this thing, no it only cared about advancing its species and what they were aligned with. For now Apocalypse was theoretically at his weakest, making him exceptionally vulnerable to a complete release of the Psionic Sphere in the ship.
I'll be posting the Ethereal real soon, @Absolis will not be left with nothing.
Mostly waiting on @Hamstrong to see how Sam will react to all of this.
@thewizardguy Not even 20 minutes in-game lol. He can start waking up but he'll be put in stasis if he actually gets active. He'll adapt, but sloooowwwwwwwwwwwly.
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