Honora Castellum

NO!!! YOUR CODE JUST MAKES OTHERS MISERABLE!! BUT THEN AGAIN THATS SOMETHING YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND BECAUSE YOUR SO NARROW MINDED AND UNINTELLIGENT WHEN IT COMES TO PEOPLE!!

Taijutsu: You hold your tongue, brat. Our system worked until you came along... you corrupted Sound's mind and have now tainted the rest of us!

I laugh- Funny thing...I WASN'T the only one to tell him that this code is stupid...-

Progenitor: -Anger snaps- That's it! -raises wand ready to strike-

-From the door way-

EXPELLARMUS!!

-Progenitor's wand flies out of his hand, and Papyrus walks into view-

Papyrus: Progenitor! Taijutsu! I knew you two were upset about the reforms... but to attack one of your own and threaten a civilian! This is beneath contempt!

I go over to where Artemis lies stunned and kneel down next to him I turn to Taijustu and say in a voice that is extremely dangerous- GIVE. ME. MY. WAND. NOW!!!! OR ELSE....- my voice makes it perfectly clear what will happen if he doesn't

Progenitor: -Shows no fear- We only were doing what was necessary...

Taijutsu: Papyrus, is the protection of a girl, a renegade son, and a freed POW REALLY worth the collapse of all our ancestors had worked for?!

Papyrus: Clearly they are! Look at you! You were so devoted to that code that you've thrown away your regard for human beings.

Progenitor: That's not true... we weren't going to kill them

Papyrus: This time, but what about the next time someone threatens the code? Don't you see? Our code leads to decay... our code would turn us into tyrants over a fellow man!

Artemis: -Lifts self up from the stun- We need a code that reflects our intentions to defend the human race, not force ourselves onto it!

I help Artemis up and say- Are you okay?- I ask in concern.

Artemis: I've had worse...

Progenitor: -Turns to Artemis- Sound... you were my most promising pupil! And you would betray me like this?!

-I walk up and take my and Liria's hand away from him-

Artemis: -Says with the new strength I found since Liria started changing me- I didn't betray you. You betrayed yourself. Papyrus, if you don't need us I would like to leave with Liria...

Papyrus: Normally, I would allow this Artemis, but the fact you have a dark being inside of you...

Artemis: I can handle it, Papyrus. I appreciate the concern but I would like to try and confront it myself.

We'll be fine- I say standing up and walking over to Artemis and holding his hand- Papyrus Sir...we have to go...I have my duties too...-I hold back a groan as I think about what might have happened in our absence-

Papyrus: -Nods head- Very well then... you will receive a notification about the reforms to the code, Artemis. Thank you for returning Fade to us, both of you!

I must confess, I have had much of the same feelings for some time... I just never had to the courage to speak against it... you're both braver than me.

Artemis: In truth Papyrus, all credit must go to Liria... she's the one who showed me the error of our old ways...

Papyrus: Well Liria, just from what I've heard about you, I can hardly wait until you join the family...

Artemis: -Gets bright red- Papyrus... we aren't there... at least not ye... I mean...

I blush a bit and say- I certainly HOPE I will someday...-glances at Artemis smiling.

Papyrus: -face gets a little red- And I see I have made things awkward for my nephew... well I'll be off...

-Points wand at both Progenitor and Taijutsu- Both of you... follow me. NOW!

-Both leave- It was nice seeing you again Nephew, even given the hardships... -leaves-

Artemis: -Looks at Liria, both surprised and pleased-

I smile at Artemis- What? Do you think I would EVER change my mind about you?-

Artemis: -Smiles confidently- I didn't figure so, but I was a little worried my "crazy family" would scare you off...

But hey... as there isn't any code for me to follow for the foreseeable future... I'm not quite sure what to do... I'm a free man...

I roll my eyes and say- And that is where the "HOPE" comes in....Now shall we go back? Let's see what other damage I'll have to take care of..-a flash of exhaustion and a little pain flashes through my face before I hide it.

Wait... -I grab her hand, concern- What's wrong?

It's nothing...I promise..I just need to make a quick stop to the Hospital Wing when we get back...-

-Concern- Hospital Wing? What for?

OOC I gtg ttyl

I look at him and say carefully- umm...well.....when Adrian ummm..........did crucio on me...it felt like the time I was in Malfoy Manor....and Crouch and Bellatrix were torturing me...I was just got so full of adreneline that I didn't notice how much pain I was in until after everything was over and I was alone....Even though he didn't do the curse Bellatrix and Crouch did..it still affected me the same..I think that since that incident I just am more prone to take longer to recover...anyways I've been taking a potion to help this bad headache go away..at first it was both physical pain and mental pain...but the physicall went away quickly...but since I've been under a lot of pressure and stress....it's taken me longer to recover mentally..That's why I need my potion...-

-I hug her closely- Darling... I'm so sorry for everything that's happened to you... had I know what those monsters were doing earlier... I would've stopped them!

I hug him back and sigh- It's not your fault that I'm stressed out...Don't worry I'll get better.-

eventutally

-Speaks with the same newfound confidence- I know you will! You will get better in the mind and I will get better in spirit...

I smile at him- Thanks...I think your better already

I certainly hope so... I finally feel free and I don't want to be shackled down by myself of all people -chuckles-