Scenario:Enyo - Destruction's Rebirth
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Destruction's Rebirth
Inside an ancient ruin, (Captain) and crew discover an Astral facility filled with copies of Enyo. The copies awaken and attack, and in the process, the seal on the original Enyo's core is broken. The true Enyo then takes over a copy's body and helps the crew defeat the remainder. Lacking her full power, Enyo claims that she has no intention of attacking the crew at the moment, so (Captain) and friends allow her to join them on the Grandcypher in order to keep an eye on the violent primal.
The crew has come to a far-off island for a mission.
An expedition of the local ruins has gone wrong and contact with the surveyors has been lost.
The crew has been charged with finding the missing party.
Vyrn: We've come a long way down, but we haven't found even a hair of those survey dudes!
Athena: They've gone even lower. Look at the footprints there. More than a few people passed through here.
Athena not in crew
Athena is a guardian primal beast, a shield to those who cannot protect themselves.
She joined (Captain)'s crew when she learned of their quest to recover Sky Map pieces.
She hoped that following this merry bunch would lead her closer to her own goal: locating a certain primal.
Vyrn: What gives with these ruins anyway? It's like they stretch on and on into oblivion!
Athena: Judging from the structure, they were used as some form of fortification. Or perhaps a research facility?
Athena: Though I admit, this is also my first time to see such depths.
Athena: Just what did the creators want to hide? What did they want to protect?
Vyrn: Scary thought, but... What if it's still down there somewhere?
Athena: Indeed. That is very likely.
Athena's words hang in the unmoving air, a final comment before the crew heads deeper into the dusty abyss.
Finally they arrive at the lowest floor.
There they find a gaggle of busy researchers studying a large sealed door.
Lyria: Ah, the survey team!
Athena: As far as I can tell, they seem unharmed. Perhaps there was no emergency after all.
Vyrn: Let's ask 'em what's been going on around here.
(Captain) nods in agreement, and the crew calmly marches toward the surveyors.
Surveyor: Sorry about that. We didn't mean to cause a panic...
Vyrn: You guys could've come up for some fresh air at least. Your bosses were real worked up, you know. Just what the heck happened?
Surveyor: It's that door.
The researcher's eyes drift to the imposing gate.
Surveyor: No matter what we do, it won't open. We've tried brute force, magic spells, explosives—but we couldn't even scratch it.
Surveyor: Surely gates like this must be hiding an amazing trove.
Surveyor: That's what led the whole expedition to stay down here. We were consumed by curiosity.
Surveyor: Not to mention we had rations to spare...
Vyrn: You got so carried away you couldn't send a message? Are you guys even professionals?
Lyria: Eheh... At least everyone's okay?
Surveyor: Forgive us for troubling you. We meant no harm.
Surveyor: We'll stop our attempts for now and return to the city. Does that sound fair?
Decision made, the surveyors begin packing up their gear.
Amidst this bustle, however, Lyria and Athena grow oddly quiet.
Lyria: What is this feeling?
Athena: I recognize it... But there's no possible way...
Vyrn: Something up? You guys look a little outta whack.
Lyria: I don't know how to explain it, but I sense something strange behind the door.
Athena: ...
Athena: (Captain), forgive me, but do you think we could spare some time?
Athena: I must know what this door is hiding.
Vyrn: Hm. Must be important if Athena's making a stink.
Athena: I understand this is a selfish request. But I cannot let this lie.
Choose: Can it wait till after our mission?
Athena: Very well. I can accept that.
Vyrn: Then let's hurry and get these people home!
Choose: We have to get the surveyors home.
Athena: Ah, of course. You are correct, (Captain).
Lyria: In that case, could we come back here later? I wouldn't feel right without checking the door...
After a brief moment of consideration, (Captain) quickly acquiesces.
Vyrn: Now that everything's settled, let's get these people home!
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They quickly escort the surveyors back into town before returning to the mammoth gate.
Lyria: Come forth, Colossus!
Colossus presses its iron fingers into the crevice of the doors.
But not even its substantial might is enough to make them budge.
Lyria: Aww, that didn't work...
Vyrn: Good gravy, and Colossus is as strong as they come... What is this dumb door made of?
Athena: Perhaps we could find a clue to opening it?
Athena rests a hand on the giant entryway.
A flash emerges from Athena's armor, and the door begins to grind open. Athena inspects the glow to find Enyo's core shining and active.
Vyrn: Whoa, Athena... You coulda told us you had the key this whole time!
Athena: I, I didn't know...
Vyrn: If you say so. At least the stupid slab is open now, so let's take a look around inside.
They step cautiously into the chamber.
Vyrn: You guys... I don't like this...
Athena: ...
Countless water tanks fill the room. Tanks which hold what appear to be sleeping copies of Enyo.
Lyria: That's Enyo, isn't it? But, Athena... I thought you had that fight with her, and...
(Captain) grimaces, remembering the cruel battle.
Enyo: But we're not done yet! I can still—
Athena: No, this is the end.
Enyo: Gaha... I was born... to destroy... So why... was I destroyed... instead?
Athena: Good night, Enyo.
Athena: It's true. She fell by my hand.
Athena: I still have her core, proof of her defeat.
Vyrn: That's fine and dandy, but look around!
Vyrn: How do you explain all these other Enyos?
Suddenly, a shockwave rumbles through the chamber.
The tanks begin cracking and burst open, causing the copies of Enyo to spill onto the floor.
Lyria: Ahhh! What's going on!
Enyo: Must destroy...
Enyo: All skydwellers...
Athena: ...!
The army of Enyos make a furious assault against the crew, their eyes hollow and lifeless.
Athena: You've left us no choice. We will defend ourselves!
(Captain) and Athena ready themselves to face the horde.
Destruction's Rebirth: Scene 2
Inside an ancient ruin, (Captain) and crew discover an Astral facility filled with copies of Enyo. The copies awaken and attack, and in the process, the seal on the original Enyo's core is broken. The true Enyo then takes over a copy's body and helps the crew defeat the remainder. Lacking her full power, Enyo claims that she has no intention of attacking the crew at the moment, so (Captain) and friends allow her to join them on the Grandcypher in order to keep an eye on the violent primal.
The captain and the guardian primal land blow after blow on the Enyo copies.
But their numbers prove to be too much, and they eventually overwhelm the defending pair.
Athena: There's too many of them...
Vyrn: Oh no! Watch out, (Captain)!
An Enyo, sensing a momentary gap in (Captain)'s attention, launches her destructive spear at the captain.
Athena: ...!
Not on my watch!
Not on my watch!
Athena makes a dive for (Captain), pushing the captain out of the way at the last moment.
Athena: Ungh... Aaaaaargh!
Lyria: Athena!
The spear pierces her abdomen, pouring its destructive power into her frame. She doubles over, howling in pain.
The Enyo copy smiles at her handiwork and swings her spear in a celebratory flourish.
Athena: Ngh... Is this how I meet my end!
???: Athena is my prize. I won't have her taken away from me by a mere imitation.
A familiar voice resonates from Enyo's shining core.
It begins to float away from Athena's grasp. Then, it accelerates, flinging itself into the Enyo who pierced Athena.
Enyo: ...
Enyo: Hm. Though it's an imitation, I suppose it will do...
Athena: Enyo?
Enyo: Haha. Well met, Athena. Shall we catch up later? First, we must put these fakes in their place.
A placid grin forms on Enyo's lips as she stares at a horde of identical siblings.
Enyo: They lack the ability to call Kydoimos nor do they have significant destructive power.
Enyo: But their numbers alone mean they make a solid front.
Enyo: Of course they would be a threat to your tiny force, attacking from every feasible angle.
Enyo: But what do a few extra infantry mean to me?
Enyo: Absolutely nothing. Come, Kydoimos.
At Enyo's command, her shadow crawls across the ground, spawning a sprawling pack of Kydoimos in its wake.
Kydoimos: Grrr...
Enyo: Hehe. Shall we show these copies the power of their progenitor? This shall be a glorious battle.
The pack of Kydoimos leaps in unison at the horde of Enyo.
Stunned by this turn of events, (Captain), Athena, Lyria, and Vyrn watch in silence.
Enyo: Now for the finale.
Enyo: ...
The true Enyo, unnerving smile still plastered across her lips, thrusts her spear into the last imitation.
Enyo: Sigh... I know they were fakes, but I thought they would put up a fight at least. What a bore.
Enyo: No matter. I can finally talk to you, Athena, so all's well that end's well.
Enyo places the butt of her spear on the ground and turns to Athena and (Captain).
Athena: What is the meaning of this? Enyo, is it really you?
Enyo: Hehe. Why, of course. This vessel is one of my clones. A pathetic replacement for my real form, but alas...
Athena: So we saw... And why do you have so many imitations?
Enyo: For practicality's sake. My destructive potential combined with my ability to summon infinite Kydoimos makes me the perfect infantry.
Enyo: Or so a few intrepid Astrals thought, when they created these clones during the War.
Enyo: Their experiments, however, were an abject failure.
Enyo: They ended up possessing only a fraction of my capability. And zero capacity for thought.
Vyrn: Dang, they must've been busy trying to get your formula just right... All those copies...
Enyo: Indeed. After their failings became apparent, the project was halted and the facilities destroyed.
Enyo: Yet here we stand, in a lab that I believed long gone... It seems I was misinformed.
Athena: It's easy to believe the Astrals would want to clone you for warfare.
Athena: But there is one thing I still don't comprehend.
Athena: How did you inhabit that body?
Athena: I took great care to seal your core.
Enyo: Yes, and quite the seal you made.
Enyo: But when that imitation struck you, it created an opening.
Enyo: Destructive energy was able to flow into my core, allowing me to regain consciousness.
Enyo: I claimed that energy for myself and used it to possess this frame.
Enyo: Hehe. Oh, Athena. This was only possible thanks to your incessant need to become a shield for those around you.
Enyo: Had you not protected (Captain) with your own body, I would not have been freed.
Enyo: You've given me life once more.
Athena: ...
Athena grimaces.
Athena: So what is your end game?
Athena: Will you fight me again?
The protective primal raises her spear, but Enyo reacts only with her trademark grin.
Enyo: Gladly. But not today, I'm afraid.
Enyo: This body doesn't possess the power I require.
Enyo: Utterly exterminating you and your companions will require far more.
Enyo: Besides, Athena, I don't think you have it in you to strike me down. Not when I have no intention of attacking you.
Athena: Hmph. You're right. I won't fight without reason.
With a huff, Athena lowers her spear.
Enyo: Hehe. You always were softhearted. This was your chance to be rid of me.
Enyo: But I should be thanking your weakness now, shouldn't I?
Lyria: Um... So what should we do about Enyo?
Vyrn: Oh no, I don't like where this is going...
(Captain) looks upon the worried faces of Vyrn, Lyria, and Athena before coming to a decision.
Choose: Let's bring her with us.
Vyrn: Huh! You can't be serious! That's just invitin' trouble!
Athena: I agree with (Captain).
Lyria: Really, Athena?
Athena: It's too dangerous to leave Enyo to her own devices.
Athena: I would feel safer having her under our constant observation.
Lyria: That's probably true and all, but are you really okay with this, Athena?
Lyria: After all... You've been through so much with her...
Athena: I won't lie and say I'm fine with it. But, considering the circumstances, I think it would be for the best.
(Captain) nods in agreement with the primal.
Choose: We'll do whatever Athena wants.
Athena: I want...
She hesitates, piecing together her complex feelings. Once her decision is made, her voice is earnest as she speaks.
Athena: Enyo needs to come with us.
Vyrn: What! That's crazy talk!
Athena: It's too dangerous to leave Enyo to her own devices.
Athena: I would feel safer having her under our constant observation.
Lyria: That's probably true and all, but are you really okay with this, Athena?
Lyria: After all... You've been through so much with her...
Athena: I won't lie and say I'm fine with it. But, considering the circumstances, I think it would be for the best.
(Captain) voices soft agreement with the primal, settling the matter.
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Lyria: Ah... I guess... Maybe you two are right.
Vyrn: Yeah, yeah... Who knows what she would do if she were free to tear up the countryside?
Vyrn and Lyria cast a suspicious glance toward Enyo.
Enyo: Hehe...
Lyria: Athena... If she does anything, you'll let us know as soon as possible, won't you?
Lyria: We'll help you however we can.
Athena: I appreciate the offer.
Enyo: Let me guess. You're going to take me on your little journey?
Athena: Yes. If you won't come peacefully, then—
Enyo: Don't you worry. I'll gladly join you.
Enyo: I'm grateful for the opportunity to travel alongside you and yours.
Vyrn: Grateful, huh?
Enyo: You're all my precious, precious prey.
Enyo: I can't have anyone else claiming your lives before I do. There would be no greater tragedy.
Athena: So you'll aid us till that day comes?
Enyo: Indeed. But the very hour I have my powers back...
Enyo: Hehehe. Well, you know the rest. I look forward to our voyage, (Captain), Athena.
Her grin, mellow but unnerving, stretches into a wicked smile.
Veteran heroes though they are, (Captain) and the others can only recoil in horror at her ominous jubilee.