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The pirates and the Endeavor<\/em> crew had concocted a plan to find out what the Under-realm Splitters were up to. Step one involved finding the base. It was rather easy as a relatively small fortress was made for them. Step two was surrounding the place without being detected. Slightly less easy, but still possible for both parties. Step three, the tricky part, started when Arsha, Nazay, Reb, Melgem, Delga, Morla, and Oak snuck into the Splitter base on a small supply train. A Golem had picked up their box and loaded it, stopping as it examined the weight of the box. It then sneezed before resuming work, muttering about the lack of mana. The train moved into the base, stopping at its destination. The Golems inside then grabbed the boxes and loaded them into a cargo bay. They then left the cargo bay, giving the infiltrators ample opportunity to get out and get fresh air. \u201cI suppose it\u2019d be too much to ask if they could poke air-holes into the boxes,\u201d muttered Nazay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey don\u2019t exactly want anything alive in them,\u201d countered Arsha. \u201cAll right, let\u2019s locate the command center. If Yotek\u2019s anywhere, he\u2019s there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo, what, we split up?\u201d muttered Reb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd let a pirate out of my sight? No thanks!\u201d hissed Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour trust in me never CEASES to warm my heart,\u201d grumbled Reb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen many a case when Daddy fought Splitters across the Realms,\u201d continued Arsha, \u201cespecially his infiltration missions, but I\u2019m positive the layout of ready-made Splitter fortresses have changed. If it hasn\u2019t, I\u2019d say they\u2019ve really become as most citizens of the Realms say they are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s that?\u201d asked Nazay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStupid,\u201d replied Arsha. \u201cAll right, let\u2019s go.\u201d The team snuck through the halls, making a few wrong turns and narrowly avoiding the Golems. They soon made their way to the shadowy command center. Yotek was pouring over plans on a table. The strike team then snuck around, flanking his sides…then he slammed on the alarm button. Golems appeared and surrounded the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDid you really think I would leave this place unguarded?!\u201d snarled Yotek. \u201cYou had cameras locked onto you since you penetrated the borders of my territory! Your entire plan, both inside and out, will be undone! With your deaths, the Realms will finally see that blending them is disastrous!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSmall flaw in your plan,\u201d declared Arsha, \u201cwe\u2019re NOT dead!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSoon corrected!\u201d replied Yotek as he drew a sword made for a being his size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKeep the Golems at bay!\u201d ordered Arsha. \u201cNazay, start interrogating! We\u2019ll hold them off!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUnderstood!\u201d replied Nazay. As the group aimed for the Golems\u2019 heads (destroying their heads makes sure that the scroll that powers them is destroyed, causing the Golem to just collapse into a large lump of clay), Nazay pounced at Yotek. Yotek dodged and fired on Nazay with a wand built into the sword. Nazay was forced to keep his distance. \u201cStupid, trigger-happy…oh!\u201d An idea popped into his head. He remembered what would make a Goblin mad. \u201cCome on and face me, you little Gremlin!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…What?!\u201d hissed Yotek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou heard me, Gremlin!\u201d taunted Nazay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNEVER CALL A GOBLIN THAT!\u201d roared Yotek as he charged. Nazay then lashed with his tail and coiled Yotek up. Yotek struggled to break out of the hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNice try,\u201d remarked Nazay as his eyes started flashing multiple colors in spirals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDo you really think you can hypnotize me, snake?!\u201d hissed Yotek. \u201cGoblins are immune to hypnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re resistant,\u201d corrected Nazay as he continued the treatment, \u201cnot immune. Bashoon was kind enough to let me confirm that. I know a way to get you to surrender to my will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou Mid-realmers,\u201d chuckled Yotek, seeing where Nazay was coming from, \u201cthink the Under-realm\u2019s language is too guttural. It might hurt your precious vocal chords. Besides, are you REALLY willing to use ancient magic? It\u2019s dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConsidering my instructor was harsh in that regard,\u201d replied Nazay, \u201cI think I can handle it.\u201d He then took a breath and chanted. \u201cGeotu danme koldi rekek bamte. Geotu danme koldi rekek bamte. Geotu danme koldi rekek bamte.\u201d As Yotek heard that, his eyes went wide and he tried harder to escape Nazay\u2019s coils. What Nazay was doing was chanting out the characters that spelled Yotek\u2019s name in the Under-realm\u2019s language, increasing Nazay\u2019s power over the Goblin. Yotek continued fighting but it was a futile struggle. He succumbed after a minute had passed, his eyes spiraling like Nazay\u2019s. \u201cThere now,\u201d sighed Nazay in victory. \u201cWas all that struggling necessary?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, Master,\u201d slurred Yotek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t think so,\u201d replied Nazay. \u201cNow, would you mind telling me what the endgame is?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t mind at all, Master,\u201d assured Yotek. \u201cWe have 5 mana bombs about to detonate on all continents in the Under-realm. We have identified the areas on each continent that has the highest concentration of Other-realmers and will destroy them so only Under-realmers can flourish once they are reclaimed. We have four set up but the one for the Northern Continent, the one being constructed here, is not ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWould you kindly download all plans and schematics relating to this grand plan onto this?\u201d inquired Nazay as he pulled out a memory crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSure can, Master,\u201d replied Yotek as his arm was freed. He then transferred the mana bombs\u2019 locations, their blueprints, the time-delays, and the people involved in the plan onto the crystal. It took five minutes before the download was complete. The crystal flashed green and Nazay took it out of the console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow, when I snap my fingers, you\u2019ll be out of the trance and will remember what you did,\u201d directed Nazay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOkay, Master,\u201d answered Yotek. Nazay snapped and Yotek\u2019s eyes went back to normal, as did his attitude. \u201cYOU MID-REALM WORM!\u201d he roared as he pounced for the memory crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCaptains!\u201d called Nazay. \u201cI have all the information we need! We gotta get out of here!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI agree with ALL my heart!\u201d answered Reb. Arsha called Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre the bombs set up?!\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPrimed and ready, Captain,\u201d replied Oak, \u201cbut we\u2019re sustaining casualties!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have what we need!\u201d declared Arsha. \u201cActivate the bombs and retreat!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat about you lot?!\u201d protested Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have an exit strategy!\u201d assured Arsha. \u201cDetonate the bombs and get out of here!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUnderstood!\u201d answered Oak. The call ended and Arsha\u2019s team made a mad dash for the exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLockdown the facility!\u201d roared Yotek. \u201cIf we die, we take them with us!\u201d The Golems moved to obey. As they began lockdown procedures, Arsha and her team ran as fast as they could through the exit, dodging magic blasts all around them. They made it into the jungle and rejoined the combined crews. The base then exploded, taking the incomplete mana bomb with it. Everyone dove for the ground and covered their heads. The heat washed over them and the ground shook. Once the rumbling subsided and the heat died down, everyone picked themselves up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell,\u201d sighed Reb, \u201cthat WAS fun, but we need to inform Orbak about this HEINOUS plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAgreed,\u201d affirmed Arsha. \u201cWhen we get back, get me in contact with Realmfleet command and Orbak.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Orbak was away at the moment, so Elmpam took the call with Rokalla in Arsha\u2019s ready room on the Endeavor<\/em>. \u201cGood grief!\u201d she breathed. \u201cI knew Splitters from ANY Realm could be vicious, but THIS?! This is beyond what I know about Splitters! Rokalla, do you think Realmfleet will assist the Under-realm Explosives Guild in taking the mana bombs apart?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think Realmfleet will be more than happy to send assistance, Your Majesty,\u201d replied Rokalla. He then turned to Arsha. \u201cThat was some impressive work. I don\u2019t think your dad ever stopped a plan this big when he was doing his tour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, but he\u2019d do it in a heartbeat,\u201d answered Arsha. \u201cI do have to admit, I forgot to arrest Reb for trying to ransom me and my crew and attacking a military force.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMuch as this would sting her,\u201d countered Rokalla, \u201cReb Rojam\u2019s a minor inconvenience. We\u2019ll get her next time. Keep up the good work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWill do,\u201d replied Arsha. Rokalla\u2019s image then faded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMalnar\u2019s gonna be lavishing you with praise for this,\u201d chuckled Elmpam. She then noticed something in Arsha\u2019s eyes. \u201cIs…everything all right?\u201d asked Elmpam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe lost some good people,\u201d replied Arsha. \u201cSome of them I\u2019ve known since training.\u201d She released a sigh. \u201cI have condolence letters to write and a mass send-off to complete.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn unfortunate duty of ANY commanding officer, be they a captain or a reigning monarch,\u201d sympathized Elmpam. \u201cI know this is a small comfort but take pride in the fact that they died as they lived, protecting all of the Realms.\u201d Arsha gave a small smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey did, didn\u2019t they?\u201d she muttered. She then sat up straight. \u201cI need to go. See you later.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFarewell,\u201d bid Elmpam. The call ended and Arsha changed her clothes to her duty uniform, keeping the hairpiece on. She then headed to the torpedo launch bay and found the crew assembled by torpedoes with the bodies of those that died inside. The names were on the torpedo shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLadies and Gentlemen,\u201d began Arsha. \u201cWe\u2019re gathered here to honor the deaths of those that gave their lives to protect the Realms. In all honesty, I wish they didn\u2019t need to, but not every wish can be granted. They died while stopping a Splitter plan that would have killed many more innocent people. There is only one thing to do to honor their sacrifice and that is to continue protecting the Realms as they did. Lieutenant Eltan Sontor of the Under-realm\u2019s Crelima City, Lieutenant Sheendii Eltraa of the Over-realm\u2019s Coliamdii Kingdom, Ensign Drelta Meltrek of the Mid-realm\u2019s Gafinar Cecaelia Kingdom, Lieutenant Commander Blenter Ansii of the Mid-realm\u2019s Borsootha Slime Oasis, and Commander Entran Deltar of the Mid-realm\u2019s capital, Largandra, may you all be received in the loving embrace of the Divine Ones and may your stories be told across time so the future may learn.\u201d She then nodded to Commander Oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPresent arms!\u201d called Oak. Everyone drew their wands and pointed towards the sky. Arsha then pressed a button and the caskets were slowly brought into the launch tubes and fired, turning into bright lights as they left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood luck,\u201d Arsha mumbled. The funeral then ended as everyone headed off to grieve in peace. As per protocol, they were allowed five hours to grieve before getting back to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the island, Yotek had managed to avoid the pirates\u2019 notice as they picked through the base\u2019s remains to make a profit. Once he was a safe distance away. He made a call on his communicator. \u201cOperative Yotek to Supreme Under-Splitter Ansark,\u201d he called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReport,\u201d answered Ansark. \u201cHow soon is victory?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere will be NO victory,\u201d reported Yotek. \u201cThe operation is a failure. All completed mana bombs have been discovered and are being dismantled. My base is currently being scavenged by the Scarlet Stream Pirates. My Golem forces are destroyed. The mana bomb that was being constructed is destroyed. The people helping us are being arrested. The Endeavor<\/em> and its crew live.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c…HOW?!\u201d roared Ansark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Endeavor<\/em>\u2019s Mid-realm navigator knew how to say my name in our native language,\u201d replied Yotek. \u201cHe used it to put me under hypnosis. He managed to get me to copy over all plans relating to this operation and all people involved onto a memory crystal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a SEVERE setback to our plans!\u201d shouted Ansark. \u201cYou have failed!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI offer no excuse, only my life,\u201d muttered Yotek. \u201cI request the use of the Red Strip.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRequest granted!\u201d snarled Ansark as a small red strip came out of the bottom of the communicator. Yotek took it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMay the Under-realm dominate all without me!\u201d he bid before placing the red strip on his tongue. It dissolved and caused cuts to open in his trachea, allowing his blood to fill his lungs. He drowned in his own blood. It is a horrible manner in which to die. Unfortunately, all Splitter branches demand that those who failed would die in such a manner. Once Yotek\u2019s death was confirmed, Ansark ordered a feedback pulse be sent along the transmission to destroy the communicator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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