School For Gods (Kamigami no tame no gakkō)

Ming Yue was caught off guard by Luther's sudden question, "Hmm? I assume the same as me... you got a notice in the mail from the school." She shrugged, "Why do you ask?"
Luther seemed to be walking faster than he was earlier. Thinking that it was just him not wanting to be late to Mikhail's class, she just hurried up to match strides with him.

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Blocked by Jedrek's arm, she looked at him and sighed, "That's not where I was going. But, okay."
Doing what was requested of her, she took a seat next to him and tried desperately tried to think of a conversation topic. To be quite honest, she felt a bit intimidated by him and tried her hardest to not show it.
"So..."
Unable to think of anything, Sedumere sat in an awkward silence while nursing a new drink.

 

From the way Henrietta reacted to my greeting, I can only assume that I did something wrong. She pulls her hand back quickly and just sort of...stares at me for a few moments. I rub my chin, confused and a little distraught.
"Hmm...I thought that I'd pulled off that greeting pretty well. Did I mess up somewhere? Maybe I didn't study enough, or maybe I missed something important."
I scratch my head and my eyes start to wander in no particular direction as I'm completely lost in my thoughts.
"I should take another look at my books. Or maybe I should watch those--"
I'm startled out of my reverie when Henrietta speaks up again, telling me that we're late. I let out a small gasp of surprise.
"Oh...is that how classes work? Then we'd better go as soon as possible! Hold on a moment."
I pull out my map of the school that the receptionist handed to me and take a quick look at it.
"Mm...this is a very large facility, isn't it?"
I look back up and give Henrietta a worried look.
"Have you had the time to look at this map? If you could show me the way, I would appreciate it greatly."

OOT: It's time. He's coming back.

I slowly get out of my bed, still sore from the last few days. I still think that I was right about what I said, but...sometimes being right is...painful.
"Ow...ow...ow..."
I stand to my feet, which is a lot harder than it sounds in my condition. But I still won't take back what I said! That man was clearly a villain and a braggart, and I rightfully told him such! That's not something I regret in the slightest. What I do regret, on the other hand, is challenging him to unarmed combat. I assumed it would be a fair fight since we wouldn't be using our powers. I was definitely wrong. I let out a groan as I stumble towards the door.
"Note to self, Roy...find out what your opponent's powers are. THEN challenge them to an honorable duel. UNLESS...that opponent...happens to have Megaton Punch."
I mumble to myself as I step outside of my room. When I make my way to the main facility, I notice something strange. There's a man in a shiny red outfit who kinda looks like a...what do they call it? Power Ranger?
"Huh. You don't see that everyday."
I have to admit...he does look kinda cool. That outfit definitely looks like something a superhero would wear! I wonder what he's up to...I think I'll watch him for a little while and see what happens. My trip to the nurse's office can wait a little while, I've just got to check this out!

 

Haldor smiled, teeth a little bloody, as he got himself up from the floor and stood up. "Going for the groin, didn't expect that.....but also hurts a man's pride as well." Haldor looked around and walked over to a drinking fountain to wash what blood was on his teeth and mouth. His nose was dripping blood into the fountain as well. He could continue with the fight, he needs to if he wanted his pride to stay in tact after what gunn had done. But he also had to go to his next class and since this school actually didn't seem half bad really wasn't no sense in ditching on the first day. especially for a fight like this. This school might actually be ran right and properly.

" I'm actually liking this school and it's teachers sir. so how about we continue this after classes are done? I really can't let you get away with a low ball move like that sir. If I did, then how can I consider myself the offspring of a viking god? "
He started to walk twards gym.
"unless you where enjoying our fight so much... I'd be happy to continue to fight, for the sake of my pride sir. As well for the honor of my father."

 

Oddly there was no one in the hallways. Maybe the students and teachers were in class? Or maybe it was something else. John thought this as he stalked the halls, scoping the building out. After walking around the halls aimlessly, he felt a shiver run down his spine. Someone is following me. He thought. Me could sense this persons presence as soon as the guy entered the building. He thought nothing of it at firs, but it stayed consistent for over five minutes. The way his bones were creaking and the sounds of his breathing made him believe that the person following him wasn't at 100%. John sensed no ill content from him, but he could never be too careful. Finding an empty classroom, John opened the door and hid, waiting to see if the person would follow him in.

 

Gunn didn't at all seem perturbed by the injuries he'd sustained.
"Let's get one thing straight," he growled in a way that seemed both surly yet pleasant. "If you EVER start a fight like that again, without prompting, I will beat you to within an inch of your life. That said, it seems like you want to know how to fight, so I will teach you if you would like. I am not like one of those hippy martial art instructors who asks you to focus your chi and tune into the spiritual forces of the universe - I will teach you how to tear the life out of your opponent like a dog shaking a rat who owes him rent money. And another thing."
He dragged a hand across his face, wiping off the blood and swallowing what there was in his mouth.
"I know who your father is, and while I respect him and his work I will not tolerate you getting a big head because you think being the son of Thor entitles you to swan about. If you act out of line in this man's army, I will beat you ragged, black and blue, and if you'd like I can get your father in here and beat him ragged black and blue too. Wouldn't be the first time, especially if he remembers Wagoham back in '93." Gunn huffed at the memory. "A tall, muscled, blond lightning-tossing hippy back then. Twenty minutes later when I was redecorating his face with his fancy-shmancy mallet I think he finally got the message that even gods can be maggots." He chuckled to himself. Then a serious look crossed his features. "You're not your father, boy. Your legacy is your own. Now get to class before I boot you every step of the way."

 

Mikhail sat in the gym patiently for his class to start, he heard the fighting going on outside and assumed someone caused trouble for Gunn, at this stage Gunn could kill every student in 1 hit if he wasn't careful, which is why he didn't butt in. Suddenly his thoughts began to take over. He saw the faces of many innocents, other soldiers, and death. Finally he focused onto one. It was the last military conflict in the middle east. Mikhail was standing in a tent awaiting instructions when his commander finally walked in "Mikhail!" said the commander, Followed by the immediate "Sir!" from Mikhail. "We've gotten intel, a Group of Saudi's are going to be invading the North American embassy, I'm going to need someone like you to be defending it, although you're just 1 person. They wont be able to kill you. We did a damn good job of disciplining you, so I trust in your abilities. Also, if the Saudi's are there by the time you get there, feel free to kill them all" Mikhail responded simply with "Sir, Yes Sir!" and turned around to walk out of his tent. His memory went vague for a moment and towards the embassy, however before any action started Mikhail had snapped out of his daydream and punched the wall closest to him. It calmed him down, he shifted around on the bleachers after such and continued to wait in silence. Students should be walking in at any moment now.

Ryker noticed that someone was watching him from an adjacent table, or maybe even the bar. He was buzzed at this point so he looked around to figure out. He just waved his hand in any which direction hoping that the guy would get the signal to come over and talk to him.

"So... is your conversation starter? Ah, Regardless. I'm just making sure my brother isn't getting taken advantage of. I don't harbor any feelings of hate towards you as I simply care little about you, your existence, or your bar. But my brother has always been a kind soul, He goes above and beyond to help others. He's saved me from plenty in my life. So, Talk to me. and let me get to know you, he talks a lot of business with other people, but he was talking to you as a friend and not an associate I'm with him during every major meeting. so I know how he works." Jedrek sighed as he finished talking, and turned his head over to look at her. "I apologize for coming off so aggressive, Please understand he is my brother and is one of the only people who accepts me for who I am."

"I wasn't recruited to this school like every other student. I just wanted to know how much you knew about me. The only part of my files in the computer are my name, age, and gender. They for the most part only give out info of abilities to the public by the weakest one. I think it's a security measure. probably smart since people in this school will get power hungry otherwise." Luther turned the corner in the hallway and stopped in front of the gym to push the door open and walk in, Ming was likely right behind him. Observing the gym it was damaged heavily, It looked like it was hit with a wrecking ball. As he walked in he noticed Mikhail sitting on the bleachers silently, their Gazes met, but Mikhail said nothing. there were bloody mats on the floor and so He decided to at the bottom of the bleachers. signaling Ming over to continue talking.

 

I follow the Power Ranger guy around for a while, but he just kinda...wanders around. That's weird. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I thought he'd be doing something heroic by now. Was I wrong about him? Well, I'll follow him around a little longer to make sure.

Just then, he walks into a classroom that looks to be empty from the quick glimpse I got of it. I stand there with a puzzled look for a little while, but my curiosity finally gets the better of me, so I open the door and step inside. Wait...where'd he go? I don't see him after taking a quick look around.
"He walked in here, right? Where is he?"
After saying this under my breath, I decide to try calling out to him.
"Hey! Superhero-looking-guy! Are you in here or not?"

 

John had hidden himself in the corner of the ceiling near the door. He followed me in, just like I thought. Could he just be curious, or has someone set him up... John thought. I could just leave and he'd be none the wiser, but I can't chance that. I'll have to ask hims some questions. John slowly got down from where he was hiding not making a sound. Putting his fingers into the shape of a gun, he pressed it to the guys back. "I won't hurt you as long as you tell me the truth." He said, the helmet muffling his voice some. "Who are you and why were you following me?"

 

He still didn't shift his gaze from the book.
"Clearly."

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Sinclair looked quizzically at Anth before speaking.
"Well, that's a tricky one. Usually a job like that would be a pretty cheap on ya, but considerin' I'd be playin' decoy against a school full of super powered kids and the more super powered faculty, that's gonna bump the price up considerably. Let's say, two hundred grand, fifty percentage in advance?"

 

Haldor shot a grin at Gunn.
"Thank you sir. looking forward to learning how to fight." He started to ran off then turned back.
"Oh and I'd like to fully explain my actions later on. Really not used to asking someone to fight." usually someone else starts them or ticks me off somehow. From what I've heard thats the sort of attitude Thor had. Maybe we are a lot alike after all.... like father, like son!
He ran into the gym as every one else in the class started coming in.
God I hope the whole Thor being my father thing doesn't go to my head... but it is good to know that even heroes can beat each other up at times.


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As he looked up from his smartphone, reading up on both Jedrek and Ryker, he noticed that Ryker was waving blindly.
what is he doing that for.... oh.
Adam realized that Ryker had figured out that he was being watched. So rather than letting this guy make a fool out of himself he decided to move down by him and his brother.

"Good afternoon Mr. Ryker. Sorry for being so distant but I didn't expect to run into you here, bartender? please just put his drinks on my tab." he said as he sat down next to Ryker.
"I've heard some good things about what you can do... I couldn't help but wonder more about them. You see, I work out of the HR department down at Penton industries and to put it simply we've been having a hell of a time trying to find some people to fill some positions. Some are because of high occupational hazards while others are just really hard jobs to fill. You might actually be able to fill some of those positions, depending on what you can do with your abilities."
Adam said as he took a drink of his fresh jack and coke.

"It's actually been quite an headache since currently the stocks in our company and also many other of our off shoot company's have been in a sort of free fall state this quarter. Penton enterprises is still doing well, but Mr. Penton as well as the board wants someone good to come in and fix things quickly."
He took another drink as he thought for a couple seconds.
" What other abilities do you have again?"

God I hope he doesn't see through me... really don't want to go through another department lottery.

 

Gunn grunted in affirmation and walked off to the nurse's room, feeling a lot better now he'd gotten some steam out of his system.

Usse heard the bell for the next class, and walked away from Seventh looking visibly dejected.

Anth let the faintest traces of a smile play around his lips. "Four hundred grand. Twenty-five percent in advance."

 

Ryker took this mans drink respectfully and took a sip from it. He heard this man out but noticed something, He never once released his name to him, However he knew a whole lot about him. Ryker's demeanor never changed, But he had temptation brewing inside of him. "Sir, I am sorry. But you're terrible at manipulation, Giving me a drink for comfort and making it so I don't have a penny? Pathetic. I'm not even slightly flattered." Ryker was slightly annoyed with how this man was conducting business with him. "Now, You said you work for Penton industries?" he took a sip from his Vodka and Sprite. and sat in a relaxed, slouched position. Then Suddenly.

Jedrek excused himself from Sedumere and stood up, He walked towards his brother and this new person. He was already changing his bone structure in his right forearm to be a razor sharp bladed sword edge. Finally, upon completely getting behind them, in one motion, Jedrek slammed Adams head into the table. and placed his weapon directly on the back of his neck. Applying enough pressure where if he moves he will either give him a cut large enough to bleed him out or give him the opportunity to chop off his head.

Ryker wasn't the least bit surprised He knew Jedrek was already on his way to him. Ryker reached into Adams pocket and grabbed his smartphone. He flipped through it as to why he knew anything about him specifically his name. He found it and confirmed it to be true, but kept the threat of death there. "Listen here, I could have you killed if I so please to do so, My brother here doesn't care much of your life. I however am feeling generous today." The patrons around the table were terrified at what was going on Ryker looked up and gave them all a glare to sit still or they'll be next. "To address some rules to you, I'd prefer you be fearful of what may happen if you don't abide by them. For starters - If you ever approach me or my brother asking us if we have abilities or if we can do a job, you will elicit the same reaction that just occurred. 2, You will clearly address who you are to me and the reason you wish to conduct any business with me instead of saying 'Mr. Ryker' I am not your associate or your friend and although this last one isn't a rule - 3, Why the hell would I care about the state that your irrelevant and shitty company is in, You didn't sell me a pitch at all, In fact you tarnished your bosses name on how you conduct business IF you have any way of escaping, I suggest you refrain, If you have any way to attack us, I suggest you refrain. Now, Tell me your name and start from the beginning, Structure your pitch properly or you can die, Besides I have your smartphone if I really want to contact Penton I can."

The patrons were actually shocked at how Ryker was handling what he was doing so relaxed, they were also panicked as a man had his bones sticking out. Though they seen him as ballsy, If you looked close enough into his eyes, you can see a hellfire blazing, He was holding back his own strength and letting his brother handle it for him. No patron would notice that, but Jedrek did. after a moment of letting everything settle, Ryker continued to drink his Vodka & Sprite.

Jedrek after a moment restrained Adam even further than he already was. There wasn't any time for comfort or concern of Adams life, all Adam knew was he was in a terrible position. Jedrek looked over towards Ryker awaiting for his brothers commands, Adams Response is what will determine his life.

 

As Lucis was heading back to Penton tower, with baggage in tow, his smartphone pinged sharply. He took his phone out and saw that it was adam. he tapped on the marker, the audio was streamed into a Bluetooth earpiece he had in his ear.

"This should be good..."

Adam knew he'd screwed up this time, but he might be able to use this to his advantage. That is if the rumors about Mr. Penton where right.
"I'm very sorry at how I've approached you and started..... but anyways. My names's Adam Green, I'm a HR manager with Penton enterprises. my main job is to give job offers or set up meetings with people who have a hard time finding a stable place in the workforce because of their abilities."
One bad move or word and he was as good as a dead man. but ether way he might as well be dead if this goes south and Penton finds out.
"Due to Penton's dealings and work with technology that most police and military's use we're able to learn about people like you, and your brother."
Adam then realized what he should have said in the first. Hell ether way he was probably a dead man so why not give it a shot.
"Tell me, How often are you worried about your brother getting into trouble? not that he could handle it himself but do you worry that one day a whole sqad of attack helicopters and tanks are sent after you brother? Or that the government would deem it necessary to use weapons of mass destruction against him, or worse, everyone he's related to or even associated himself with?" I hope to hell this works.... if not then maybe my boss has something up his sleeve.
"And with the number of 'super heros' on the rise, how long will it be before they team up against him? Mr. Penton can offer him, and you as a precaution, immunity from any of that and your brother will also have plenty of opportunity's to use his powers, unrestricted and without worrying about collateral damage."

"Hmm, that might actully get us a meeting, but I have a feeling they're not just going to give Mr. Green up that easily... good thing I cleared the rest of my afternoon."

 

Ryker wasn't paying any attention to what Adam was saying even now after he knows his name. Instead he was too busy looking through his smartphone, Finally under his contacts he saw it "Lucis Penton" smirking he noticed something else about the phone, the battery was getting hotter. He has had this experience before he knew that Penton was listening into everything that was going on. After a moment, he reached into his shirt pocket and grabbed out a pen and piece of paper, Writing down the digits of Pentons phone number. Finally he decided to speak up. "Penton, Penton, Penton, I know you're listening. Bugging the phones of your employee's now that's just low, You cant even trust them to be unmonitored. That being said, I've got your personal phone number. Next time if you want to do business, meet me in person, don't send an underling." Ryker finished his drink and placed it on the table. he placed his hand gently on Adams head and rubbed his hair. It was a method he wanted to employ to relax him for a moment. once he felt him loosen up. he silently gave his brother the command.

Jedrek didn't lift his arm an inch, instead he just pushed down with the force of a bull. All that could be heard throughout the bar was the crunching of bone, tearing of muscles, and the screams of the patrons. once his head flew off, anyone near him had blood spatter on them. Jedrek cleaned off the blood and retracted his bone back into his flesh. He then separated the threads of flesh keeping Adams neck together. He placed the head in an upright position. almost as if it was looking at them. Although it was barbaric it was the only means they had to really get under Pentons skin.

Ryker was now decorated in blood. The scent was overwhelming and the bar was in a panic. almost everyone already ran out the door, Sedumere stayed over at the bar in utter shock of what just happened right in front of her. Ryker placed the phone on the table and began to speak. "Your status doesn't scare me. and your HR's threats were empty, He also held no meaning to his life as he didn't panic. If the type of people you breed have no compassion, then why would I want to be a part of your company at all? you have 10 minutes to call this phone, Let me hear how interested you are in doing business with me. However I assess it will be the deciding factor on if I call you back. Looking forward to hearing your voice myself Lucis." Ryker got up and walked over to his brother. He gave him a hug. "I love you, Brother. I know I can always count on you."

Jedrek returned his brothers embrace, but didn't say anything because of the bug. once they broke off they sat down together and stared at the now empty bar.

 

I let out a gasp of surprise when I feel something that sorta feels like...a gun, directly in my back. This is bad. Really bad. But...as scared as I am, I can't help being furious and disappointed as well! It might not be the best idea right now, but I have to say what I'm thinking!
"This is all wrong...you're nothing like I thought you were! When I saw you wearing that outfit, I thought you looked like some kind of superhero. But what kind of superhero would resort to such cowardly tactics to get what they want?! And to think that a bold, heroic outfit such as that would be used for such foul deeds...what an utter folly on my part to assume otherwise! If you truly wish to kill me, you should have challenged me to a fair, honorable duel! But this...to think that a son of the Raghnall clan would be laid low from such a craven, dastardly scheme...I can only hope that my parents never discover my shame!"
I mentally prepare myself for the worst.
"At the very least, I will die without any fear in my heart! If this is to be my end then let it be said that Roy Raghnall died with at least a tiny shred of dignity! Let it be said that his courage held strong until the very end! Let it be said...that he stared death in the face and refused to back down."
I close my eyes and take a deep breath.
"...I am ready."

 

John was struck silent at Roys response. This... This guy... He's... John removed his hand from his back and turned him around. "I have never seen such bravery and heroic spirit before in my life!" He shouted, bowing before him. "I am so sorry I tricked! I sensed no ill intent, but I needed to be sure! Please forgive me of my error!" Roy couldn't see it, but John was moved to tears by his speech. "Please give me the honor of your name! That is all that I ask of you!" Saying this he heard the bell ring, signalling the next class.

 

Lucis laughed mildly as he heard what he had to say. He smiled at himself as he decided to head there himself.
"I'm already liking these two already..." he decided to unmute himself as he heard his que.

Adam's phone then came alive with a voice.
"Actually, it's just this one of a few select employee's phone that where bugged. More of an experiment R&D was running to test out this spy program. And anyways I really don't like to have many employees who plan on skipping town and dispersing when times become tough. And trust me, he was starting to become pretty paranoid. It really show's a lack of faith in your employer."

Whoever decided to stay despite the blood also started to listen in on the conversation.
"My name's Mr. Penton and I'd like to meet with the two of you. Within ten minutes so I'm currently heading your way and also I'm sending a clean up team to clean up Mr. Green and his blood. I feel that it's my responsibility for the actions my employee has taken so I do apologize for ruining the day's business Ms. Sedumere. I'll make sure to compensate you triple of what you would bring in for a day for today since I've heard a lot of good things about your establishment. Didn't think it would come to being bloody but sometimes that's how business goes unfortunately. And I did not expect for you to do that to Green Ryker. Who would have known?"
At that moment there was a loud muffled moan and quiet yell that came out of the phone and then a soft, but sharp bang.
"Will you please quiet down back there? I am in the middle of a conversation...... sorry about that. just someone we picked up with a very unusual strain of plague that hasn't been seen in centuries. and don't worry, where he is he won't infect anyone else. One good thing to having a really good Medical R&D floor, but anyways I'll be there soon to give you two a proposition and see if we can negotiate something today. I will let you know that I was a little iffy on employing you but seeing how you handled my paranoid "manager" you've convinced me otherwise. I'm looking forward to meeting with you shortly. And I do promise you, you or your brother will not regret hearing my offers out and I can be reasoned with"

Six minutes later a cleanup team had arrived and started to clean up the bar. a minute later Penton walked in alone. He walked over to the table where the two where as well as where Adam was. well at least his body, his head was sitting on the table.
"really can't remember the last time anyone's beheaded one of my employees, but this one is one of the more sloppy ones." In his mind, he was disgusted at how the head was taken off and placed on the table. he'd always believed in leaving these kind of deaths to the ones who've done way worse, but nerveless he sat down across from the brothers.
"We won't be having to worry about the police. They don't even know this has ever happened nor will they ever."

 

Ryker still had a look that showed no interest in Penton's company. He was familiar with it because of stocks, just never cared about it. Finally he grabbed the head of Pentons employee and turned it around to face Penton himself. after doing so he slouched back into the seat. "I was never concerned on whether or not anyone would show up, You saw reason and came here immediately after your employee was decapitated, Though I have no concern about your company, I am interested in you as a human being. Penton, As background checks are required in this sort of world, I've researched them on you plenty, as clean as they are I'm aware that you sometimes initiate in shady business. Though that is none of my concern, If I am to allow either me or my brother work for such a company I need insurance that no backlash is to be felt. However..." Ryker finally sat up in a more professional manner. "I know inside, regardless on how sadistic you are. You want to kill both my Brother and I for taking away a hobby you take such pleasure in.... Anyway, Down to business. Give me some reasons I should be interested in Penton Industries. and explain it better than Green did. I don't mind you sharing the same fate as him, But I know cheap intimidation wont work on you. which is why, there will be no threat or ill will starting now."

Ryker got rid of his leverage from Penton, seeing to it that he would drop any that he had on him. "By the way, I will be sure that Greens loved ones will be compensated heavily for their loss."

Jedrek watched Mr. Penton from the moment he walked in, however he knew something was going on with Penton, He had quite some power, The reason he felt like that was because Jedrek could feel a new energy flowing through him. Normally a man of hate, he was neutral towards Penton and had more interest in what he had to offer, He remained loyal to Ryker though, they sat together with their ears open, Jedrek showed genuine interest where-as Ryker could care less either way. He spoke up before Penton could start "Sorry about the corpse." was the only thing he could say. He knew nothing else to say.

 

"I've had one person come close to killing me, but there's a certain trick to it." Lucis thought back on the last time someone tried to kill him. A lot got caught in the destruction that was unleashed by that unfortunate soul. He pushed over greens body as the cleaners where about to take it. They also put his head into a bag as well. obviously it was gonna be a closed casket ceremony.
"I thank you for your generosity, He was just starting a family so that will really help them out I'm sure of it. But sometimes along with decisions come some dire consequences. He must have thought he wouldn't be in any danger if he'd talk to you first before your brother, but that led to his own demise in the end."


"Anyways, down to business. Strait and simply I'll admit that I have been evolved in some shady dealings in the past, but it was done for the sake of business. Penton Enterprises has been trying to head into the medical research field over the last couple years. You can only go so far in developing tech for the Police and the military. We've also gone into producing equipment for Search & rescue operations as well. Going that route helps give Penton Enterprises a good view in the peoples eyes, that way they won't look too deeply into other projects that are on the less ethical side of things."

Penton then looked at Jedrek. "I understand fully. It really wasn't your fault but more of Greens words that set both you and your brother off. If it was left to me I would have been more honest and direct. Wouldn't have been so messy, but thats just me." He went behind the bar and made himself a whisky on rocks and started drinking it as he sat down.
"some of the facilities that I and the board want to use for medical and science research might have some problems with certain... immortals. You see, a while back someone, or should I say a whole team, of scientists and researchers found some ancient black magic stuff and... well discovered a way to open multiple portals to hell. We have the facilities locked down and isolated, and have made sure that all of the gates have been sealed. But as you can imagine immortals are very hard to get rid of and can very well be the end of the world if they found freedom."

Penton drank some more of his whisky as he started to write out a check for Sedumere.
"I know that to you it may seem that I'm a heartless man, but I'm the sort of guy who doesn't want the world to end nor throw it into chaos. I've even put a limit on how many bodies I bury in a month. Think I'm down to four a month right now. but I try to save that limit for anyone who tries to take over my company with brute force just to further their plans for world domination or for petty crime. some of those people, like the guy whom I had to deal with today, was trying to sell some very dangerous weapon data to someone who will throw countries into nuclear war just for fun." lucis smiled as he talked to Jedrek.
"But there are certain individuals in this world that can take down and kill someone even as unkillable as a immortal might seem. I would do it myself but both my head of security and my V.P. thinks that's a bad idea knowing my past and the risks. so this is where you come in Jedrek. From your little demonstration I can see that you won't hesitate, which is very good when fighting an immortal. I will reward you well for taking care of this little problem for me, and at this point you can consider this as a temporary job. You can choose to stay, if you decide to take me up on this offer."

Penton then looked back over to Ryker to address him.
"Now what I've said earlier may have given you the wrong sense about me. What I meant in saying that was that your a man that knows when someone's bluffing and can see right through a man and pick up on small things. Right now others are trying to gain control of what I've built up. few for the money but like I said earlier others are wanting to gain resources for their own ill intents and petty crimes. well petty to a super villain that is."

Penton sat back and looked over the brothers and looked over the bar. the place was starting to look really good, the cleaners sure do know how to clean a place up in no time flat.
"Name what you want to do at Penton, within reason, and your price Ryker. I really have no idea what I can offer to a man that already has everything and can do pretty well on his own. So I'm gonna leave that up to you since I really don't want to undermine your skills." He sat back as he waited for their replies.

 

Ryker stood up and walked away from the table,closing his eyes he spoke within himself "Give me the strength I need if this is to go south. By the might of Hades I command control of Cerberus." He opened his eyes, The hellfire that was blazing in them earlier had dissipated. However if the meeting started going south, he would have the capability of escape. walking to the bar he looked for a lime, and a knife to cut it. Upon getting them he sat back down at the table. "Immortals, You say? There are no such thing. Penton, if you wish to bring fairy tales into the equation to spark my interest, then you've done nothing but lead me and my brother astray, none the less, you've given me half-truths. Put simply, I don't believe anything you've said for a second. So Penton, here is the deal. I will buy 95% of the stocks and become your new boss, Under the circumstances you bring the 'Immortals' from hell into a civility class and allow them to live in modern society. Now, don't my leadership confused, I just want to have a say in what goes on, You can act out your own whimsical deeds and misfortunes, But these people deserve freedom just as everyone else does. If they get out of line, We will hunt them down. What is there to be concerned about?" Ryker reached into his pocket and pulled out a check book. Writing down 3 Million dollars to Green's Residence so Penton couldn't pocket the money. "Here you go Penton, This is for Greens family." He handed him over the check. "As for Jedrek. Depending on how you feel about the offers, He will be your personal bodyguard, Whether he hunts immortals will be irrelevant to me. So long as he isn't put in any serious danger. Because if he goes missing, is hurt, or killed. I can crush your entire empire just as quick as I can build it up."

Ryker finally got around to cutting the Lime he grabbed from the bar, Cutting off a piece he sucked on it. It was as sour as ever, But he enjoyed the flavor of it. The true reason he got it was to ruin Pentons drink, But Civilty first.

Jedrek understood why Ryker gave him the terms that he did. Even with Rykers seemingly mad demeanor he was doing everything with good intent. The proposal for Jedrek was a typical one, He followed orders precisely, but it was mostly to protect what they had. "The credit for Adams death shouldn't be going to me, It was my brothers choice. He even gently rubbed his head to relax him so I could get a cleaner cut." Ryker turned his head over towards Jedrek and recieved a warm smile from his brother. It looked relatively twisted by the blood of Adam covering the left side of his face, and even his clothing. But Jedrek stopped talking after seeing that.

"Thats enough, Jedrek." Ryker said to his brother kindly. "Penton, I don't care about your money. In fact, I don't even want to be paid by you. my ownership will just be a reminder that there is someone higher than you. Put simply, you will own the other 5% of the company and receive 100% benefits. but truthfully, you've offered nothing to me. My request's are, whatever money I do sink into your company, It all goes to medical equipment and civility classes. You will go to a school or youth center to give public speeches at least once a month, You will participate in our community more than you do, and you will hold a lottery for those less fortunate than we are, we will make homeless shelters on par with living standards of middle class America, and lastly, We will open a home for homeless animals to live. Now, that seems like we will be losing money, but in the long run you will be gaining, besides, When you decide to embark on more unethical endeavors shouldn't we at least cloud the public opinion with generosity and selflessness? My terms are as follows, You can either walk out with no handshake or signed documents. Or, you can give me the ownership of your company and keep it silent to everyone in your current work force." Ryker gave another warm smile, this time it was to Penton.