Planet Zero Volume 5: Queen Of Evil

Vanity

Pandora stood in front of the castle of Ryuzu Saika, not being stopped by anyone because any member of the League Of Swans believed that she was the version of Harmony Swan who was using the name Pandora at a specific point in time. "Hold it. Let me look at you." Emilia was standing behind the witch of Vanity, who was still smiling. "You saw through my facade, Witch Of Glaciation? I must admit....Your master's lapdogs are dumber than I thought....Well done for seeing through my facade, Emilia." Pandora smiled even as her head was almost crushed by a hammer made out of ice magic. "Nnngh....I know you don't want to do this...." Emilia attacked her again, this time slicing her head off with an axe. Pandora's body pieced itself back together, and she continued to attempt to get through to Emilia.

5 Years Ago, 5 Years After Harmony's Sacrifice....

Pandora and Emilia were sitting together in one of the restaurants in the royal capital of Lagunica, talking about everything that they have been through so far. "How did you find out about Harmony's sacrifice, your majesty?" Emilia had a somber expression on her face when Pandora asked her this. "Rem told me. I was eagerly awaiting for my sister to surprise me on my birthday, but then Rem walked in instead. She told me that Harmony died, and to be honest, I never thought that I would feel that upset about anything again, after what happened to Elior Forest the last time something like this happened, but I....I lost control....Lagunica experienced one of its most deadliest snowstorms in recorded history, and it lasted for an entire year. I hope that somehow, she will be able to come back to life...." Pandora nodded her head. "Yeah....Ever since Harmony died, Ryuzu Saika has never been the same....I feel like she might go insane at any moment...." Emilia sighed, and she told Pandora that she would keep an eye on Ryuzu Saika for her, and Pandora told her to be careful.

1 Hour Before Ryuzu Saika Took Over Lagunica....

Pandora was meditating in the temple of Vanity after she had a vision of Ryuzu Saika taking full control over Lagunica. The Sentinels of Origin were standing guard outside of her throne room, knowing that her temple could be attacked at any moment by Ryuzu Saika, and Pandora was waiting to hear back from Emilia, who she had tasked to keep an eye on the unstable clone 5 years earlier. "Ilulu. You're back early. Did Emilia tell you to find me?" Ilulu was sweating profusely, and she told Pandora something that the witch of Vanity did not want to hear. "She was brainwashed by Ryuzu Saika....Lagunica has fallen...." Pandora stood up, and she smiled at Ilulu. The dragon girl was always impressed by Pandora's ability to remain calm and collected even when someone tells her something really bad. "Let every nation know about the hostile takeover of this kingdom. Tell them to not act unless Jacqueline Scarlet becomes unable to fight." Ilulu nodded her head, and she left the temple of Vanity. She transformed into her dragon form before she flew away from Lagunica to warn all of Jackie's allies about Ryuzu Saika.

Present Day....

Emilia had pinned Pandora down using unseen hands, and she was about to finish Pandora off once and for all. "Look at what has happened to your kingdom, Emilia....You sacrificed so much to become the king of Lagunica, and now....Because of your master, Lagunica is on the brink of destruction....You are allowed to kill me, but what would your mother think?" Emilia threw a shard of ice at Pandora, and it landed a few inches away from her head. Emilia pulled Pandora onto her feet, and she teleported Pandora to the garden of Glaciation. Pandora used the Authority of Vanity to make an aspect of Vanity appear in her hand before she was teleported away, and Emilia swallowed it, and she immediately gained the powers of the Witch Of Vanity. As soon as this happened, Emilia's mind began to clear, and she was now in control of her mind again. The real Ryuzu Saika landed next to Emilia, and she asked if Pandora was killed. "I took her witch aspect. She will die without it, and I won't have to waste time on her. I like your new wings, master." Emilia poked Ryuzu Saika's wings, and this made Ryuzu blush a tiny bit. "Thank you. But please. Stop calling me master. Especially after that aspect restored your free will. You are my friend. Even if you want to turn against me....Which I would honestly not want to happen, I will never hurt you. I know I have made a lot of mistakes, but I am asking you....As your best friend....Don't abandon me." Emilia reluctantly nodded her head, and Ryuzu pulled her into a tight hug, thanking her for being a good friend.

To Be Continued In Chapter 17: Envy....