[IC] A Hero Tale {Complete}

[SuperFlash]

Jeff took a moment to unstuck his head out of the ground before turning towards the mages to feel quite flabbergasted on the fact that these guys just helped them, they were on Sera's side afterall.... right?
"Umm thanks" Jeff responded clearly showing his confusion. "But why though?"

[Jensoman]

Jenso stared in shock as his injuries healed. As the two mages appeared, his instincts told him to attack. However, it was clear that these two mages were the ones that healed him and Jeff. As such, he relaxed somewhat as he managed to stand now. He shared Jeff's confusion as he asked the mages why they helped them, though, keeping a close eye on their movements. He was grateful for their aid, but did not quite trust them yet. He did not say anything, waiting for the mages to respond.

[tex]

"We are not fighters," one started, with a light, feminine voice. She pulled back her hood to reveal her face, and frowned. "We knew Sera was doing as he thought was right, but after hearing him during this battle.. We could not abide by his heedless violence. The power corrupted him.." the other elf revealed his face as well and nodded.

"In his last moments, he realized his foolishness, dear sister. These men had granted him a release from his own pride and suffering."

[Jensoman]

Jenso frowned at the mages, with a faint smile on his face. "I never aimed to kill him...but I'm glad that we managed to give him peace before he died. We had to stop him from killing anyone else." Jenso stated. "Thank you for healing us...there was a good chance that I would have died to my injuries if you hadn't." He said. He sighed deeply for a moment. "Can you tell us where Ross is? And if there is a way to return his Ki to him?" Jenso asked, concerned for his friend.

[SuperFlash]

"That makes sense, it's kinda terrible just how easily power can corrupt people." Jeff stated as he couldn't help but reflect back on the actions of sera and the masked people. "It's sad really"

[tex]

"The one called Ross resides back in Feralda. We will notify our guards to free him. But I do not think he will fight again," the female elf explained, "He will be fine. For now, we must thank you. The corrupt king is dead, and Sera cannot spread any more harm. Without a leader however, we must allow the Ordo to regroup and discuss the future of Ferelda. Tech-mo's council will surely like to thank you as well."

"We will take you there if you are ready... I'm sure counseller Gina will be willing to see you immediately."

[Jensoman]

Jenso felt sad as the mages mentioned that Ross would no longer be able to fight, but felt relieved about the fact that Ross was alive and would be fine. "Right, I'm ready to go. But I'm only going if Jeff comes along too. He helped me to defeat Sera, and I never would have been able to do it without him." Jenso mentioned, turning to Jeff briefly and smiling at him. "Oh and uh...one more thing. I tied Gib up in front of the castle gates so uh...you might want to either free him or imprison him, whichever you think is best in this situation." Jenso added.

[tex]

"Gib and Jib will be thrown back into Corinthean Prison where they belong," The male elf stated, "Jeff will be welcomed as well, do not worry."

[SuperFlash]

"Geeze Jenso" Jeff responded as he put his hands casual behind his back trying to hide the fact of just how exhausted he actually was, "of course I'm coming with. It wouldn't make sense for me not to at this point."
Jeff then pulled out a communication device of sorts and began typing various letter and symbols into. "Though if anything right now I'm just hoping that my assistant managed to actually go and pick up a sample of those nanobots we saw earlier. She hasn't really been responding back to my messages."

[Jensoman]

Jenso smiled as the mages reassured him that Gib would be taken care of and Jeff was allowed to come. He was happy to hear that Jeff wanted to come along, and nodded. "Right...looks like we're ready to go then!" Jenso said in a cheerful tone, curious to see where the elves would take him and Jeff.

[tex]

"They have all the survivors from the castle incident rounded up in the market district, on the edge of the ruins, Jeff. She would be there," The elven woman claimed, "We will bring you two there now, to speak with the Ordo-Tech-Mo." She paused and looked to the other elf. "Ah, and before I forget, I am Searif. This is my brother, Lear," She said, pointing to the male elf. He pulled back his hood and bowed gently.

"We hope to keep our relations strong for the future of Feralda, and the elves of Tech-Mo, Jenso, Jeff."

---

~ End Of Chapter 82 ~

[tex]

~ Chapter 83 ~

_Ordo-Tech-Mo

Jenso and Jeff were brought before Counsellor Dina, and spoken to over the next few days. The two of them were given a place to stay, fresh food, and access to all of Tech-Mo's entertainment-based technology. Jeff was offered the position of head Machinist, and the opportunity to help rebuild Tech-Mo Castle.

The ordo-Tech-Mo decreed a state of emergency, and put the entire city on lock-down for the next couple of months, disallowing Jenso to leave its walls, but due to his part in defeating Lord Sera, he was treated as a hero, praised by the people of Tech-Mo wide and far. The word spread quickly, and even though the city was disallowing anyone to leave its borders, a few were able to slip by without issue, carrying the news of Jenso's heroism beyond the gates, and across the continent. It didn't take long for Jenso to become known as the Golden Hero. Jeff on the other hand, quickly rose through the ranks, and although his popularity did not extend beyond Tech-Mo, it wasn't long before he found himself a spot in the counsel that ran the city.

Jeff, in agreement with head Counsellor Dina, and the rest of the counsel, put a new defense measure into effect, known at the 'Heroic Gathering' Act. Within a week, the Tech-Mo Hero Guild was established, with Jeff overlooking all enrollment and procedures for recruiting new heroic individuals, and defending Tech-Mo from future threats. Mikey himself took the roll of co-founder, and helped manage the guild when Jeff was busy elsewhere. Once the state of emergency was cleared, Tech-Mo sent out a memo calling all strong individuals to their city, not for a tournament, but for a job offer.

Jenso himself was offered a position in the guild, to stay in Tech-Mo City by Jeff himself, And that brings us up until now...

- - -

Jeff and Jenso stood across from each other on the edge of Tech-Mo city, near the main gates. Jeff had just offered Jenso the chance to co-lead the guild with Mikey and himself before Jenso was about to head out of Tech-Mo towards his next adventure, seeking out the Order of Chaos.

[Jensoman]

Jenso smiled at Jeff. The last couple of months had allowed him to get to know him and Mikey even better, now easily considering them his best friends. He shook his head respectfully as Jeff offered him to co-lead. "I'm sorry...I can't. Thank you for everything, man...I'll never forget everything you've done for me. But I need to finish this battle between me and the Order of Chaos first. I still see them as one of the greatest, if not the greatest threat that our universe faces. I need to take them down, no matter what. Once I've dealt with them, I'll come back to visit sometime...and when I do that, I might take you up on your offer to co-lead the guild if it still stands." Jenso stated. He overlooked his friend one final time. "I'm sure Tech-Mo will be safe in you and Mikey's hands. Take care of yourself, alright man?" Jenso said.

[SuperFlash]

"But don't you see Jenso, that's exactly why I made you this offer. If these masked people have numbers, then we are going to need them too in order to bring them down." Jeff said doing his best to convince Jenso to join them. "Given you could keep roaming as you do now, just means you'll be able to stay in contact with us better."

Jeff said as he reached into his bag and handed him a communication device with Jeff and Mikey's numbers already preregistered into it. "At the very least you should take this. It should also be able to call out for nearby guild members if there are any around. So yes, as we expand in numbers, its use will just more so increase."

[Jensoman]

Jenso smiled and took the device. He reached into his pocket, used his hand to open up the bottomless bag slightly within. He put the device into the bottomless bag and nodded. "I'll make sure to do so man. I'll do my best to recruit more people while I'm at it! See ya later man!" Jenso stated, and began to walk away towards one of the areas where he heard reports of people in need in one way or the other. He was excited for this new adventure.

[SuperFlash]

"See ya Jenso, and thanks for everything. You brought hope back to this inventor who nearly lost it." Jeff said as he waved Jenso off. It would be weird not having him around, but it was fine for now. He had much to attend to after all.

[tex]

---

~ End Of Chapter 83 ~

[tex]

~ Chapter 84 ~

_{Oh For The Love Of...}

The road out of Tech-Mo lead into the plains north of Feralda. Jenso could see the edge of the white castle clearly over the horizon, less than an hour away by foot. To his left, another walled of castle using black bricks instead of white bricks was on the horizon. To his right, a golden wall stood. Tech-Mo's wall was silver, to compare. It seemed there was an alliance of sorts.

"Peekaboo!" Vale shouted, popping up behind Jenso without a sound, "All done in the Tech-Mo are we?"

[Jensoman]

Jenso cringed out of sheer habit as Vale appeared behind him and recognised his voice. He spun around atop his heel to face the man and jumped back. "Jesus christ.." Jenso muttered. He considered to pull the device out of his bag in order to call Jeff for aid, but decided against it. "What do you want?"

[tex]

"Chirpity Chirp chirp, A phoenix was it? How brash, an itsy bit astounding, Equally infuriating, Lark wasn't wrong about you after all!" Vale sung, circling Jenso with a wide smile, "Don't you enjoy our heart-to-hearts? Pleasantly weaving through your stupidity like seventeen guppies escaping the fisher's net, water like sands that sink below into the abyss of eternity's bottom I'd say, a little relief!" Vale chuckled and stopped, before drawing his blade and holding it up to the sun.

"Yin!"

"Yang"

"I've been bamboozled once again by fate's many streams, Lark did not have to die. It should have been you. You should have been dead since the beginning."