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Through the Gateways: Humanity [Closed]

@GreyGoblin

"I understand it's not your place, I was asking whoever is watching through the body cams you have. Don't be alarmed, our scans picked up the electromagnetic waves as soon as you've stepped on the ship."

William paced a bit around the room, but always keeping the guests within eye contact pondering the offer. He expected something like that would happen but he didn't know how to answer.

"I will have to double check with the Goddess before I can agree. Please prepare your journey and as soon as you're our side of the Gateway, you'll have an answer if we're allowed to do that. "

As soon as the guests left, William ran over to the pilot.

"Set course home, send a high priority message to the Church. Code-4419. "
Code-4419 The Goddess's eyes only. The highest priority a message could have in the Church. It meant that the message was civilization changing.

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_{Meanwhile outside the Queen's palace}

"Our Goddess bless us with your light! Make us whole again! Please!" Chanted the hordes of Rejected currently holding a protest. The movement called Choose The Rejected or CTR was the biggest pro-Rejected movement currently in the Chosen. They were fighting for the right to subject themselves to the treatment that would heal them from their blight.

Palace guards kept them afraid enough to keep violence out of the protest but for how long? That was a matter of time.

Through the Gateways: Humanity [Closed]

@GreyGoblin

"I am truly sorry to hear that but I understand why you're cautious. We could've planted any type of mass-reproducing virus in those vials and wiped your planet out. Smart move. " William knew the risks of showing them the Enhancements he had but he had to come from a position of power. Not only due to the whole "meet your neighbours" but as well that's what was expected of him.
Growing up he had to put up with a lot of racism due to his Rejected status but he went up and up in ranks until he Ascended.

"We don't need medicine, that is true. The vial we offered you was a very simple formula our Goddess created in her early days, it's given to our newborns until their bodies are ready for more advanced versions of it.
Exotic foods? What would you call exotic food? From where I'm standing, everything that's done on a different planet can be named "exotic". Even bread."

William took a deep breath and continued, the same diplomatic smile on his face. More sincere this time than before.

"Your people have also engaged in gene manipulation? Wonderful. I wouldn't be the one allowed to accept this, different branch of the Church for that but, I can certainly say one thing. The Goddess would surely love to meet one of your scientists. I'm sure they would have something to talk about. "

One of the Elite guards behind William, approached him and whispered to him something. William took another deep breath, whispered something to the guard back and 2 of the guards proceeded to leave the room.

"I'm really sorry about that, some of the Adepts keep forgetting that there are certain rules that one must follow at all times. Anyways, back to the issue at hand. Natural resources. We currently have a shortage of a certain material, I can send a list of exact specifications on what it is. Maybe your people have it. Nonetheless, I've got something I can go back to the Goddess with and the rest of the Hierarchs. Enough to have a basic treaty in place at least. "

"We have enough space for our people for now. RADX-001 is a big planet, with enough space for everyone. I can say with certainty, immigration for our people is going to cause problems for your people. It's not something I can discuss with an outsider without permission, I'm sure you understand. But, I can make an offer. Have one of your leaders accompanied with one of your scientists and as many soldiers that can fit in a spaceship of yours and bring them to RADX-001 and as I sign of good faith, when your leader goes through the Gateway, I will come on this side. Alone and unarmed.

Do we have a deal? "

An offer like that wasn't supposed to come from William, it wasn't his place to do that but was the best chance for an alliance.

Through the Gateways: Humanity [Closed]

@GreyGoblin

As the guests were brought aboard the scanner did what they were supposed to. Scan them for foreign bodies, potential viruses in the air around them, the material the weapons and armor were made of. The bigger guests, 3 of them in number, were the most peculiar ones and triggered a few internal alarms.

As they were brought inside the conference room, Hierarch William was looking at a datapad with the information gathered by the scanners.

"Salutations General. In our society it is considered an affront to say your family name openly in front of anyone but our *Priests*. I will let this slide in the interest of positive relationships but please, refrain from using your surname openly.
With that being said, I am Hierarch William. One of the four in command that serve The Goddess Ashevelen.

Behind me you can see my Elite Guards and on your sides, two more of my personal guard. They may be hard to notice, for you. " said William, first with a tone usually used by teachers scolding a child and then one of pride.

"Our people have gone through great hardships until The Goddess took control and Ascended but I'm sure, you're not here for a history lesson. You are here to know if our people can have good relationships or if we are going to follow our ancestors's steps.
The Chosen are, and I'm sorry for boasting about it, masters of genetic improvements. I'm sure you've noticed that the Adepts don't look like our common ancestors --" with a smile, William's eyes turned black and his face changed texture into a scale-like version of itself and then turned back in seconds to it's usual self "--nor I am."

"We can provide your people with food, as we've got plenty and if the Goddess agrees, even Enhancements. I've been given permission to offer 3 vials of our most simple formula. It will provide immunity to most diseases known to humans for sometime until your bodies overwrite it. Just a sample of what we can provide.

In exchange, I've got a question, what can you offer?"

Through the Gateways: Humanity [Closed]

@GreyGoblin

On the Chosen ship, everything was orderly. The priests that came to bless the flight performed the rites to the men, for good luck and if in case of a fight, strength. The ship itself looked like the inside of a church-meets-spaceship style as the Chosen never left anywhere without their Goddess watching over them.

 William was the only one that didn't seem calm. He didn't know what to do. Should he show strength in the upcoming negotiations? Should he be pliable? What if they see his genetic defects? What if they consider it a threat? What if--

"Hierarch?"

His train of thoughts was interrupted by an Adept, a bit annoyed but nonetheless grateful that his moment of weakness passed, he turned around.

"Don't you know it's against the will of the Goddess to interrupt a Hierarch when he is praying?"

"I-I..."

"Yes? Speak, use those vocal cords and tell me why you've interrupted me."

"The other humans agreed to come on board, they're sending a general over to us. "

"A general? Alright, prepare the conference room. Make sure they're brought directly to me. I want them scanned the moment they step on our ship. We need to know everything there is about them. "

"Understood Hierarch."

As the Adept turned to leave, William said "Have the Rejected ready to drop on their ship if they try anything and have ELX-001 and ELX-16 in the conference room with me alongside 4 other Elite Guards."

ELX-001 and ELX-16, named after the serum that created them in the first place, were the most human Rejected they had on board and they all had a very special, albeit rare trait, they could change their skin color to match whatever they would touch. A precaution.

The conference room was soon ready for visitors. A big round table in the middle with a painting of Ashevelen in a more "Godly" form.
As the visitors would enter, they would see the Elite Guards. Fully dressed in black armour, covering all of their skin with only a small slit on their helmet that allowed them to see. Armed with what seemed like a normal metal staff but which could be opened to release lethal toxins.

Standing in the room, on one side of the table, Hierarch William stood. Waiting for his guests to come.

Just Another Hero

I think that Kira and @The Ghost Note's Tropica would go along well OR with @sly13's Todoroki, mainly due to their tempers.
But could also enjoy working with @Lord Indra's Sasuke as she'd want to learn how to fight at close range from him.

Just Another Hero

@alexfangtalon There you go : discord.gg/dBE7Rrtj

Through the Gateways: Humanity [Closed]

On RADX-001, everything was chaotic. Hastily constructed troop deployers were being adapted to space travel and sent to guard the Gateway soon after the first ship left the planet. Fighting in space wouldn't be a problem for the Enhanced or even the Rejected, weapons were not needed nor were they ever intended to be used in space conditions.

The Hierarchs gathered in the throne room with courtiers standing in the background whispering between themselves. Church Guards kept the masses at bay.

On the throne, a slender figure stood. Dressed in a lab coat with a simple crown on her head. The God-Queen was listening to the complaints of the Hierarchs. One at a time or at least, that would've been ideal as they all spoke at the same time.

"SILENCE! EVERYONE! One at a time. Speak only when asked to do so. Christina, approach and state your complaint."

The most human of the Enhanced approached, as ordered, Christina. No visible Enhancements, no strange body parts, nothing would discern her from a normal human.

"My Goddess, long may you guide us towards the Light. I wish to know why you've sent Ascended William to see if anyone else survived? I don't wish to question your wisdom but I want to better understand it. " Christina spoke with as much diplomacy as ever, a skill which she honed to perfection.
"He was one of the Rejected, even if Enhanced now. Basically, he is not a human. If our ancestors evolved differently than us, they might think of him as an alien.
And the most important thing. He is not a diplomat, he has no training whatsoever in dealing with others."

"Oh' my dear, that's why I'm the leader and you're not. No foresight at all. That is true, there's a chance that he might be viewed as an alien and destroyed but he's also a golden opportunity to show anyone who's out there, what we're capable of. Thus' bringing my Light to them. As for his skills as a diplomat? You don't have any training whatsoever either. Not real training. Only with Adepts and the sorts. Those mean 0 in front of someone else. "

"M-my Goddess, I-I am sorry for doubting you. I beg your forgiveness"

"Anyone else wanting to doubt my decisions or is it alright if we wait until Ascended William comes back? I've got work to do. "

A complete silence overcame the room and that's the queue Ashevelen was waiting to leave. She's got experiments to do. Work to continue. Enhancements to improve and stabilize.

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_{(Addressing: @GreyGoblin)}

"Calm. Keep it straight. Eaaaasy. '' screamed William at his compatriots. Not used to flying, it was hard to teach someone the basics of flying in the first place but to keep it still, that would take a lot more than just a test-fly-by.

As soon as they were out of the Gateway, they were greeted by other spaceships and behind them, a planet. Similar to the beaches of RADX-001 in color.

"Hierarch? We're being hailed. " said the pilot.

"Put it through. Let's see what we're dealing with. Announce the Rejected below to get ready to leap out of the ship and put a few holes into the other ship IF they prove dangerous."

Initially confusion was all that William was experiencing as the voice kept talking. A few recognisable words but nothing more and then, the message was repeated. English and binary.
"Adept, analyze the language and save the audio file. The Goddess has to hear this when we get back."
"Understood, Hierarch."

"Gai Sebai of The Alliance, this is Hierarch William of The Chosen. We come in peace. We wish to see who we're sharing borders with, now that the Gateways have opened. If it's all the same to you. You can board our ship but be careful. Any hostile intent will be answered with extreme prejudice.
You can come yourself and another 5 men or women. We'll allow you to keep any weapons you bring with yourselves but they have to be holstered.
I repeat, any hostile intent will be answered with extreme prejudice. "

Following the example of Gai, he repeated the same message in English and binary.

Just Another Hero

Kira Shenika

Real Name
Kira Shenika

Alter Ego
Aurora

Quirk
Aura - Emitter

Kira is able to emit Auras around herself with different abilities depending on her will. Whenever she’s using an Aura, her body will start glowing in a different color depending on the feeling she associated with the Aura.

Hero Techniques in Order of Power

Aura Of Health (Red)
The most basic technique that Kira has is the ability to summon an Aura of Health around herself in a 4 meter radius. Anyone that’s inside the Aura, herself included, has an increased healing rate.

Aura Of Mobility (Blue)
Kira’s Aura Of Mobility, increases her speed 3 times more than her actual physical abilities. The downside of this Aura is that once it’s activated, it will only last for 10 minutes at full power and then will gradually go down, leaving Kira exhausted from the physical strain.

The Aura of Power (Black)
The Aura of Power is Kira’s strongest offensive technique. In a 6 meter radius around her, whoever has evil intentions towards Kira is forced to focus strictly on her. As long as they can see her Aura, the trapped person will constantly lose physical and Quirk strength until eventually falling asleep. The physical strength is then doubled and transferred over to Kira for 5 minutes.

The Aura Of Peace (White)
Kira uses mostly all of her strength to conjure the Aura Of Peace. Anyone caught inside it, be it friend or foe, will find themselves unable of violent actions or thoughts. It will only last for 10 minutes at maximum and will leave Kira drained for a period of time.

This applies to all her Auras : The closer one is to Kira, the stronger one would feel the effects of them.

Ascension
Paige

Characterization
Young, feisty, occasionally irrational. Just a few words that can be used to describe Kira. Trying as much as she can to be the opposite of her parents, she’d do the most irrational action in a situation if it would mean to prove that she’s not them.
For Kira the nature versus nurture paradigm is something that she struggled since she was young.
To arrest the bad guys and send them behind bars is what she strives for with every fiber of her being.

Legend
Not much is known about Kira’s early years. No one knew she existed until when her parents caught and to the surprise of the heroes that brought them it, she was playing with her dolls alone.
She lived in different orphanages after that, always getting into fights with the kids that made fun of her as soon as they heard who her parents were. Kira soon dedicated her life into proving everyone who judged her that she was not her parents and that everyone is responsible for their own actions.

Just Another Hero

Kira Shenika

Real Name
Kira Shenika

Alter Ego
Aurora

Quirk
Aura - Emitter

Kira is able to emit Auras around herself with different abilities depending on her will. Whenever she’s using an Aura, her body will start glowing in a different color depending on the feeling she associated with the Aura.

Hero Techniques in Order of Power

Aura Of Health (Red)
The most basic technique that Kira has is the ability to summon an Aura of Health around herself in a 4 meter radius. Anyone that’s inside the Aura, herself included, has an increased healing rate.

Aura Of Mobility (Blue)
Kira’s Aura Of Mobility, increases her speed 3 times more than her actual physical abilities. The downside of this Aura is that once it’s activated, it will only last for 10 minutes at full power and then will gradually go down, leaving Kira exhausted from the physical strain.

The Aura of Power (Black)
The Aura of Power is Kira’s strongest offensive technique. In a 6 meter radius around her, whoever has evil intentions towards Kira is forced to focus strictly on her. As long as they can see her Aura, the trapped person will constantly lose physical and Quirk strength until eventually falling asleep. The physical strength is then doubled and transferred over to Kira for 5 minutes.

The Aura Of Peace (White)
Kira uses mostly all of her strength to conjure the Aura Of Peace. Anyone caught inside it, be it friend or foe, will find themselves unable of violent actions or thoughts. It will only last for 10 minutes at maximum and will leave Kira drained for a period of time.

This applies to all her Auras : The closer one is to Kira, the stronger one would feel the effects of them.

Ascension
Paige

Characterization
Young, feisty, occasionally irrational. Just a few words that can be used to describe Kira. Trying as much as she can to be the opposite of her parents, she’d do the most irrational action in a situation if it would mean to prove that she’s not them.
For Kira the nature versus nurture paradigm is something that she struggled since she was young.
To arrest the bad guys and send them behind bars is what she strives for with every fiber of her being.

Legend
Not much is known about Kira’s early years. No one knew she existed until when her parents caught and to the surprise of the heroes that brought them it, she was playing with her dolls alone.
She lived in different orphanages after that, always getting into fights with the kids that made fun of her as soon as they heard who her parents were. Kira soon dedicated her life into proving everyone who judged her that she was not her parents and that everyone is responsible for their own actions.

@Lord Indra Let me know what you think of Kira.

Through the Gateways: Humanity [Closed]

@Raylah It shouldn't be a big issue, just that I'll refer to some of my people as The Rejected and not to cause confusion.