Chapter 46 - Home?? (1/2)

Making it home finally

Kai thought he was out of the woods. However, a pull so strong he took a knee from the pain.

”Krrk,” the floorboards cracked from how hard he hit.

”Master are you ok?” Gemini asked. As she was the closest she went to help him up.

”Stay back.” Kai struggled to stand and stepped into the back yard. Looking in a direction he strained his eyesight to the max. The longer he stared the further he saw.

In the distance, Mastica was fighting Sand Ninja. No one else was in the area beside herself. A quick look around showed Tsume heading away from her. She was carrying several Leaf ninja on her back.

”What the hell?!” Kai stood up straight. ”Gemini defend the compound in case anything happens. ”Kari you are in charge. Code Red!” Launching from the ground Kai didnt even try to disguise it as leaping and running. He flew at max speed once he cleared the area of the village. A sonic boom so loud travelled above the city, awakening several from slumber.

Kari heard him say code red and already signaled the lockdown. All able-bodied ninja would wake up and get armed in the compound. Seals went up all over protecting the various families who were non-combatants.

As Kai flew towards the location time slowed a little. Off to his right, Carn-La appeared in his suit. He ran on the air using something Kai couldn't determine.

”We just saw each other a few hours ago. Whats the deal?” Kai said with a pang in his head. Grabbing his head to try to drown out the pain. It didn't work.

”Just here to offer some advice. Does your head hurt?” Seeing his nod of yes he continued. ”It is because of them you know this right? You can't become what we are without issues. Stop acting like a child.”

”Tch. Are you saying helping my friends are an issue? Fat chance. I am not doing that.” Kai couldn't understand the meaning at what he was getting at. Nor did he try too hard. The pain in his head messed with his thoughts. ”I cant... ughh.”

Shaking his head in dismay, Carn-La spoke more directly to the blockhead in front of him. ”No, that is not what I meant. Your powers are coming on stronger than they should be. You should have not been nice to those two as well.”

”If it is so much of a problem, then I will distance myself. However, I will not part ways. Cant use people and just discard them like that!” Swinging his body in the air, Kai faced toward him as he flew back. ”You told me it was better for me to fit in. Now, this.” His hands waved in the air. ”Make up your mind!”

”Haa. You are still a pain. Your old life is creeping back in. You have to take them in. The same as the other two you recently mistakenly took in.” Rubbing the side of his mask he fixed his words. ”You can't have those felling for them and just keep them with those unions. There are other sub-domains to fertility that you must answer to.”

”I did it for a reason. Dammit. It's not like we are married or anything I am returning their feelings. As best I can.” Kai shook his head furiously. Trying to figure out what to do next. ”You cant expect me to spend months with people and not grow attached. I have done my best to spur advances and kept my eyes to the women I have. What more do you want?!” Kai finally stopped midflight.

”It is the time dilation issues. Somehow you have stopped it. I don't know if it is because of your time spent daydreaming. It has accelerated your thoughts and feelings for them. You believe it has only been a few months, but it has been years.” Seeing that Kai only shake his head against what he said, Carn-La thought of a more direct path. ”They have not been affected as you have. You forget your actions. You act too much like someone from our timeline. From our world. You are not acting like the people here all the time. Our people are a lot more.. relaxed. It has an effect on them. You are affecting them as well. The more carefree a deity acts the more his domains affect people. The more frustrated they become the same. Do you really think Poseiden wanted to sink so many cities?”

Carn-La grabbed his shoulder. Trying to slow his flight more than the time dilation did already.

”You need to let go of the past. The people, the connection, all of it. That is what I want from you.” Carn-La said flatly. His voice was devoid of emotion. ”You are not the man you use to be. You are beyond that. If you stay the way you are, you will kill yourself. You need to embrace the way things are done here.” Waving his hand he showed images of Kai with his wives and others.

Pakura, Anko, Hisa, Kari, Ouroboros, Chrysa, At the bottom was Shuba, Hozumi, Mastica, Tsume, and Gemini/Shura.

”What's it matter if I do. It's not like it was your fault in any way. What do you gain from me living?” Kai felt his hackles rise. Something inside of him tried to get out.

”You forget the power of Pandemonium, it drew them to you. You would not have taken the first five without it. Then Chrysa because you wanted to help in some way. That one is a more natural one. Even though you two are not compatible in that way. Shuba, Hozumi, Mastica, and Tsume are attracted to what you are. The medicine and the idea you are bringing are what draws to them. Mastica and Tsume are in heat that is definitely driving them towards you. Power attracts power. Dont get me wrong, the idea of trying to talk them up to some of the Mist ninjas would have worked. But no cigar with them already likeing you. In a way it is good you didn't succeed in that endeavor. They would not have survived them.”