Book 7, Chapter 103 - Superstar

Chapter 103: Superstar

“h.e.l.lflower, hang back for a minute . ” As everyone was leaving Cloudhawk held her back . Once they were alone he asked her a question . “What do you think about what you just heard?”

“Fascinating . It’s a valuable research topic . ”

“You don’t think it’s fantasy?”

“Of course not . ” h.e.l.lflower wasn’t like the others with their confused frowns . Her eyes sparkled with curiosity when she heard Cloudhawk’s hypothesis . She smiled at him . “When humans didn’t know how to harness fire they thought it was a gift from the G.o.ds . Before discovering electricity, it was a power from heaven . Ignorance and a lack of imagination are the limits of our species . As a scientist I know there’s a system for everything . We just need to learn the system . ”

Cloudhawk nodded . “Good . You’re a scholar from birth, different from the others . I want you to focus all of your energy on this project . I will give you as many relics as you need to disa.s.semble . Any resources you need will be provided . ”

h.e.l.lflower was thrilled .  

“But that’s not the only reason I wanted you to stay back,” Cloudhawk revealed . He paused for a moment before continuing . “I believe the G.o.ds will make their move in the next dew days and I still haven’t found a way into Gehenna . The only way I can think to do it is with Ark Base’s support . I need your help with this . ”

Ark Base had more energy and power than it let on . It’s help with the Green Alliance was icing on the cake – until Last Judgment . Now that relics were no longer an option, the ancient humans’ high technology would be crucial . At least until Cloudhawk figured out his armor .

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Ark Base was an artifact from ages past . Despite the many limitations of original man, they had spent the last thousand years developing ways to protect themselves . They had generations of technological breakthroughs to share .

In addition to their knowledge of ancient earth, they also had help from a super-intelligent machine . This ‘Father’ spent over a thousand years learning, improving, enhancing Ark Base through constant trial and error . Over the course of its lifespan it had learned more than the ancient civilization ever had .

As long as Last Judgment had them wrapped up, the sophisticated tech of old earth would serve them well .

Ark Base’s support wasn’t a happy addition anymore, it was necessary for survival . Cloudhawk wanted all humans – past and present – to stand shoulder to shoulder against this threat . He wanted Father to stop standing in the f.u.c.king way .

This wasn’t just his fight . They were fighting for the whole species . If new humans fell it was only a matter of time before the G.o.ds crushed Ark Base .

The two set off at once across s.p.a.ce and dimensions, to Stony Plains . Cloudhawk deposited them within the ma.s.sive encampment his people had set up . With Ark Base’s help a number of large factories had sprung up . Eboncrys was refined here then made into weapons and ammunition .

Cloudhawk’s landing point was fixed . There was a crew responsible for watching it, many he had sent here with the first wave but also several in thick chemical suits .

Those were original humans from Ark Base .  

When the G.o.ds invaded earth, they poisoned it with radiation . Whatever particles they used mutated humanity on a genetic level . Furthermore, humanity was forced to adapt quickly to their new environment when the old civilization was destroyed .

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Ancient human DNA wasn’t equipped to deal with the radiation . If they walked around exposed, they would quickly suffer from malignant tumors and fall ill . They had to take special medication and wear radiation suits, and even then had to limit how much time they spent on the surface . Going outside was only done when necessary .

Lately, more and more ancient humans were making surprise decisions . They elected to leave the safety of Ark Base and find ways to survive in the surface encampment . Cloudhawk admired these friends of their cause, who gave up security to help them build factories for the war effort .

h.e.l.lflower asked them . “Is everything normal here?”

“Yes ma’am . Production levels are excellent, you’ll have plenty of ammunition for the front . ”

“The war between the G.o.ds and Southern Capital has already begun . We must make sure our production rates and supply lines are stable . I demand maximum efficiency!” With that she spun toward Cloudhawk . “Time is short, we won’t waste time . Let’s head to Ark Base . ”

He nodded his agreement . Mental power spread out from him, warping s.p.a.ce . Two figures stepped inside and vanished from sight . The rest of the production base watched in admiration – especially the ancient humans . Back in the Base they’d heard of Cloudhawk and his powers, but hadn’t seen them first hand . No amount of advanced ancient tech could do what he did .

Ark Base was heavily guarded, but its traditional defenses were nothing to Cloudhawk . He hadn’t the time or patience to announce himself . He’d been here before and knew precisely where it was, so a few short blinks later he stood in the heart of New Earth .

Even Father, whose power extended all through the base, couldn’t stop Cloudhawk from entering . He wasn’t the same man who visited so long ago, his master over s.p.a.ce had grown . Teleporting was quick and almost imperceptible .

Here we are again .  Cloudhawk and h.e.l.lflower appeared among the tall buildings and well-planned streets . Cars shuttled back and forth through the simulated atmosphere . There was even some technology that made the ceiling look like the sky . It was surprisingly vivid .

It was like stepping back in time to the golden age of human civilization . Here they stood in a metropolis, sometime before the G.o.ds took that all away . Cloudhawk felt at home .

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He shook himself out of it .

Ancient humans led good and happy lives, kicking around for only a hundred years or so . Was it really necessary to drag them into war, Cloudhawk wondered? Would he be delivering destruction to another beautiful utopia?

His wavering resolve did not last . Cloudhawk knew why he was here and why it was important . He knew what had to be done . Anyway he didn’t expect them to fight on the front lines . All he hoped was that they would give his warriors all the support they needed in the way of technology . Risks were minimal if they stuck to providing logistics .

“Let’s go . ”

“No need to rush, someone will come for us . ” It wasn’t the first time h.e.l.lflower had paid Ark Base a visit . She was familiar with how they ran their city . “We can wander around here until they do . ”

Well, it wasn’t like they could do window shopping . Immediately after appearing, the pair were already garnering a lot of attention . Neither were trying to hide their appearance . Cloudhawk was still wearing the frightening and fractured Cuira.s.s . h.e.l.lflower’s silver hair and alluring figure were hard to miss and eyes flocked to her like moths to a flame .

“Isn’t that na scientist, h.e.l.lflower?”

“Asking mu questions ‘gain . ”

“G.o.d, never thought mu see such beauty la . Would love her autograph!”

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“Who na man with her? Strange lookin’ . ”

“Who cares ba! I only have eyes for la mei de h.e.l.lflower!”

“ . . . ”

A crowd had gathered and muttered among themselves, taking pictures of the two . h.e.l.lflower seemed accustomed to the treatment and faced the cameras with winning smiles and a natural posture .

Cloudhawk wasn’t expecting this sort of welcome .

A few moments later vehicles pulled up nearby and reporters filed out . h.e.l.lflower was a celebrity here . Her figure was on par with the hottest stars and her temperament was like a gentle flower that fought through the grit of the wastes . She was precious, as precious as a rare rose . As for her skills and intelligence? She was a woman that came about once a millennia!

Each time she came h.e.l.lflower made sure to liaise with New Earth’s scientists as well . She was responsible for huge leaps in scientific understanding, as well as precious resources and materials . Often she taught cla.s.ses at the various universities throughout the city and held t.i.tles of honorary professor at them all .

It was unfortunate that her visits were so erratic . She rarely appeared in the public eye . Pictures and video were rare, circulated ad nauseam on the internet . Anyone would kill for a chance to get close to her .

“The battle between new humans and alien invaders is set to begin . Our soldiers will stand on the front lines, fighting the creatures that seek to destroy your native planet . We have come to ask Ark Base for support – support we will pay back in spades . With me is an emissary of the Green Alliance . . . ”

h.e.l.lflower calmly and expertly answered the reporter’s questions and addressed the crowd . Meanwhile, Cloudhawk listened politely . He understood what she was trying to do . She was a celebrity, the face of New Man . Her pleasing features and great contributions ingratiated the ancient humans to her people . In the eyes of New Earthers she was a representative for her race . Her efforts brought their people closer together .

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