Aeternus Absoluta

Chapter IV: Decision

Horns blared out for celebration. Fireworks are seen from the distance, and parade after parade fills the street. Throughout the inner core, celebration and music pours out. Children are chasing each other behind the crowd while they all hold up the Trials Merchandise, every contestant rushes back to their homes to tell the exciting news. 

Meanwhile, the Conclave escorts Hel along with other guards for safe measure to the Tribunal Wing. As for Aliis and his newfound friends, they have been escorted to their chambers, granted full access to stay in the Absolu Sacrosanct with the utmost care. 

The Graduation Ceremony begins tomorrow and Aliis rests in his chambers with his friends taking care of him. Eldreesa comes out with a bowl of warm water and a wet towel.

"How are you feeling, Aliis?" She asks as she lays the warm towel on his head, to which he instantly takes off implying, "I'm alright, as I told you for the 17th time!" Aliis attempts to get up but Krowle pushes him only with his finger and Aliis plummets back down.

"Are you even sure?" Krowle replies, "We don't know whether you can attend the Ceremony tomorrow."

"I assure you all once more, I am fine." Aliis pulls himself out of bed and is, of course, well. He continues, "I can definitely attend the Ceremony tomorrow, but my greatest concern is of Hel..." Everyone looks at each other, concern wracking their faces. Not out of worry for how he is, but whether he will disrupt yet another event.

Krowle stands up, "I remember when we graduated from the Academy, Hel almost blew it all up because he was ranked Third of the Honor Class."

Everyone shakes their head as Eldreesa stands up, "Tch, what a creep. I remember he tried to be 'romantic' with me by attempting to kill my father.... I mean, what kind of shithead is he?" Everyone nods once more, then Jaika stands up, looking shaken.

Jaika stutters, "H-H-Hel always picked on me.... B-B-By making me be a shield whenever he gets in trouble...." Krowle walks towards Jaika and assures him, "Well he isn't gonna be a fucktard now that you're with us!"

Aliis walks over to everyone and raises his fist, "Let's stick together then." He looks around and sees each of them, one by one, and fist bumps him with a nod.

Instantly, one of the Conclave servants knocks on their door and informs them, "Jhol Aliis, Jhol Krowle, Jhol Jaika, and Jhor Eldreesa, the Conclave summons you all for the Judgement of Hel." ("Jhol"- Milord. "Jhor"- Milady.) 

The Conclave stands majestically behind their dais, and as Aliis and the others take their seats beside the Conclave, the floor shifts and opens. Hel slowly rises. His arms were crossed along his chest, chains strewn from each shoulder to tightly bind him, keeping him imprisoned. Three guards stand around him making the three points of a triangle with their halberds aimed towards Hel. Ysmra raises her fist, announcing for the guest audience to stand in honor for the Tribunal Wing. 

"May the Tribunal Wing offer redemption, forgiveness, mercy, and above all: Absolution." The Conclave bows their heads and then they lay their hands on their own dais.

Viilus speaks first. "We are all summoned here for Hel's course of actions during the 84,423rd Annual Multiverse Expansion Trials."

Zuusk follows, "Contestant number 141 from Sector 06 has broken three out of seven principles of Ul."

Xerxes follows, "The Second Principle: Thou shalt not commit violence among Ul. The Fifth Principle: Thou shalt not abandon the role of Guardian. Finally, the Seventh Principle: Thou shalt not leave any being in vain."

Ysmra follows, "Hel of Sector 06, what say you in your defense?" 

Hel looks away with a scowl, but one of the guards shoves his halberd under his chin, pushing his gaze towards the Conclave. He harshly replies, "FUCK. YOUR. PRINCIPLES." The Conclave took a glance at each other, nodding. Xerxes stands, "And it may seem, another principle has been broken..." Aliis looks down at Hel. The angered delinquent scowled, not regretting a single thing he said. "The Sixth Principle," Xerxes continues, "Thou shalt not stray from the path of Ul." The rest of the Conclave stands alongside Xerxes. Zuusk raises his arm, "It appears we have reached a conclusion, Hel." Hel waits for his sector to be called out, but there was a brief silence. Feeling grave concern, he looks up to them in disbelief.

"Hel..." Zuusk continues as Hel kept his gaze focused. "We hereby sentence you to exile."

Viilus follows, "For your countless actions of violence, disobedience, reckless behavior, and absolute vulgar personality..."

Ysmra follows, "We see there is nothing else to prevent your current situation. In simpler terms..."

Xerxes follows, "You are stripped of your citizenship as Ul and will be sentenced to Universe -6,066, one of the worst universes to ever exist..."

They all speak together, "We apologize, Hel." 

Hel panics as the floor slowly sinks. "Aliis..." Aliis looks down to him, eyeing him to see if there was any humility or even a hint of regret. However, all  that was heard as the Conclave exited the Tribunal Wing was, "DON'T YOU JUST FUCKIN' STAND THERE, YOU FUCKING WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT! RELEASE ME NOW!!!" Aliis just stands there in shame and disappointment, shaking his head as he leaves Hel to his own devices. The scum didn't matter to him with that embarrassing display. Hel's screams and vulgar language echoes until the floor closes.

Eldreesa taps everyone's shoulders to brighten the mood. "Hey, we should all head back and get ready for tomorrow! It's pretty late and rumor has it that the Conclave has a special surprise for us new Guardians! Isn't that exciting?" The Jhols' nod, all four of them heading to their resting chambers. 

-Thank you for taking the time to read one of our stories! Please ask if there is anything you are curious about. I will make a Prologue about how Absolu and it's culture functions! Also, don't forget to take a look a our other stories! We hope you have a great day and Chapter 5 will be published as soon as possible!-