Chapter 132: The Seed of Doubt (2/2)

”Is it me or does this feel more like a loss than our usual victory?” Emil whispered limping over. ”Where did Monty go?”

Scarlett turned seeing where Monty was once defeated empty. He was gone. ”Damn it how did we lose him? Should we go after him?”

”No,” Zinnia muttered. ”He won't be picking a fight with us anymore.”

”How do you know?”

Zinnia smiled slightly. ”When it all ended, and he lost, I didn't feel rage or anger—only disappointment and regret. I think Monty finally came to his senses and realised what he did… After all this time he just wanted to be a hero and bring down his family yet we were their time and time again stopping him without any knowledge…”

”If things were different, he could have easily been one of us…” Emil muttered. ”I can't help but feel sorry for the guy.”

”Are we going to forget he stabbed me?” Alton whimpered.

”If our roles had swapped, could I have gone that far for the chance of being a hero?” Wondered Zinnia. ”I hope we get to see him again. On the right terms… If it wasn't for you, Alice, who knows what would have happened.”

”The Alice requires no thanks. She is more than happy to help after what you did for us with Paradox.” Alice softly said, she walked up to the crown picking it up. Some time went by as she dropped it, shaking her head. ”As calculated. Monty had already used up the wish. This was a waste of time I feel… Frustrated?”

”Careful now Hawthorne we don't want those emotions going out of wack,” Diego exclaimed walking over giving a dry round of applause. ”I suppose I should congratulate you for taking down Monty. Who would have expected for him to show up?”

”Diego. You made it this far too.”

”Of course, I chose my fight wisely, never once nearing any of you. Although this might sound rather selfish of me that all of this is over, I have a request. Alice, I wish to fight you.”

Alice looked slightly lost, pointing to herself. ”You wish to fight the Alice? Might she ask why?”

”I want to confirm something. Grant me this wish, will you?”

”Very well. The Alice accepts Crimson Dawn.”

The two stood off as Zinnia stared at each other. ”What is going on? Why are they fighting?”

”I have no idea…” Alton whispered.

Alice was the first to attack as Diego avoided the arrows straight away, moving far away from her attack. He didn't choose to ever counter-attack merely testing what Alice was capable of. He quickly jumped back as a portal soon appeared from beneath his feet. Alice was starting to get impatient as she was scowling at the streamer her eyes fixed on him as she raised her hand creating serval portals. Diego jumped back using his hands to push himself further back. As he began landing on the ground, he had an exact copy of Alice's bow ready. Firing off the copied attacks, Alice was struck in the face as she stumbled back looking down bleeding. She didn't react or say anything as her hair covered her eyes. Lifting her hand up dozens of portals rippled into existence which only grew in number. Diego looked around in shock before holding his hands up. ”I forfeit.” Alice stopped her attack coming back to her senses, confused. Diego gave off a nervous laugh. ”What was I thinking of taking on the number two streamer? Must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Ha, Ha.”

”What was that all about?” Harmony questioned.

”I have no idea.”

Diego walked up to Alice, holding his hand out. She stared blankly at him not taking it as he recalled it back looking hurt. ”You don't do handshakes got it. Sorry for all of this. I just wanted something confirmed, and I was right. It is you. The most powerful Antihuman in the world.”

Diego walked off without saying another word. ”What did he mean by that?” Scarlett questioned, looking at Alice conflicted.

Alton glanced at Alice, who had her hand down by her face as she let the blood drip into the palm. Her stare was blank and lifeless like always, but unknowingly she had a smile plastered across her face contrasting her look. She peered up at Alton as that looked died and her eyes seemly changed colour. Her hand dropped to her side as she too walked off. Before any more could be said V.I.R.A.L had arrived as serval helicopters flew in with medical supplies and aid. As he was helped up onto the carrier, Alton stared on at the frozen wasteland. Not a single bit of ice or snow had melted from Monty's fire confirming more and more where he was. They began flying away from the husk of Sunset Peak as Alton stared on blankly. ”The most power Antihuman… That's not possible.”