Author Notes:
Recaf sure keeps me going these days, and with it, some damn crazy ideas for GSS and RM. I just need to make sure I actually remember half of them, at least.
I am counting the days remaining before I can get my Mom discharge to the peace and quite of our home. She is getting well-ish, and it's best that she can get back into a familiar and safe environment as soon as she can. Big thanks to whoever that are praying for her well-being, you all are wonderful souls.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to hit the hay, it's 1:34 am on my end. Peace to all you lovely humies.
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"Never thought I would be here, doing this out of all things." I say while I am hard at work washing and taking care of the Emperor of Man's heavenly hair. Damn it, She's surely making me envious of a lady that's surely up there in age. "Pretty sure the Ecclesiarch will have my hide if they knew about this."
In Her heavenly voice, the Emperor giggles. "Your supposed infraction upon my sanctity would be the last of their concern, Ein. Now that you have seen me in all of my glory, do you really think I would sit back and let the rotten parts of the Imperium last?"
I raise my eyebrow as I caress the length of Her ebony hair, using a shower head to cleanse it of all the shampoo and understandably no grime whatsoever. Yeah, at Her level, one never needs to worry about personal hygiene as much. Me taking care of Her right now was just Her being nostalgic, wanting to experience the warmth of being cared for. Who am I to say no to the Emperor of Man, am I right? Still, I wish I was taller or She was a bit shorter. Even when She's sitting and I am standing at my full height, I can barely reach the top of Her head.
Biting back the annoyance from my short stature, I respond. "So a purge then?"
The Emperor nods. "Don't tell me you didn't expect this when you shared with me your Debuff Immunity. But you would be glad to know that a purge won't be the first thing I set out to do."
"I did expect a purge and a big one at that. But by your words, I surmise that it's only recently or now that you start the purging process. So, what's with the hold-up?" I reply honestly before stepping in front of the Emperor, eyeing Her naked majesty. "By the Void, what did you eat to be..." I gesture speechlessly to the form that towers over mine, even when She's seated.
The Emperor of Man seems to preen at my appraising gaze, She even goes further and stands up to Her full height. I have to look away with a growing blush, seeing that She doesn't even bother with modesty in front of me. I admit I am a bit flattered to see someone like the Emperor willing to show me their prized form, but I am still a growing girl, damn it. The Emperor of Man is the apex of mankind, and that goes double for her Divine form. Evidences of triumphs and experiences persist in Her nubile beauty still, but they only serve to further enhance Her timelessness. To witness Her is to find yourself drawn into an abyss of a whole different kind. It's a warning in and of itself when my Debuff Immunity actually kicks in. I really should keep my gaze elsewhere.
The Emperor chuckles, seeing my reaction when witnessing Her glory. Leaning down slightly, She holds my chin with her strong fingers, making me look up at her as She replies to my earlier question. "Well, I drink my milk."
With a gentle nudge, the Emperor spins me on my feet before guiding me to the edge of the large bath. Together, we step into the water, with me surprisingly being pulled into Her embrace as She lays her back against the wall of the bath. Shocked as I am to find myself leaning on the prized floating mammaries of the Emperor, I quickly understand why such an action is needed. The bath is built to Her size, meaning I was stepping into a pool instead of a relaxing dip. Polite as I am and trying to distract myself from my hormonal thoughts, I say.
"Thank you..." Although my voice came out as a bit of a shy whisper.
While I am quite experienced when it comes to the female bodies, a perk granted by my tenure with Scorpin and even my Mama and her Order, I am once more caught off guard by the sensations of Her safe embrace. I have a feeling this will be a recurring occurrence whenever it comes to Her... But unless She says otherwise, I graciously accept whatever She does.
"Ah~" The Emperor sighs pleasantly, patting my head like one would to a fine feline. "You have no idea how much I miss the warmth of another, dear Ein. One can only experience so much of the physical world when bound to that throne."
"Then..." I surprise myself when I offer. "You can satisfy your wanting with me, Emperor. But given that I am only 16, you'll be committing a felony if you go anywhere further than hugs and kisses. As majestic as you are, I think I will be saving my virginity to someone closer to me as well, like Mama, for instance."
The Emperor directs Her gaze below, seeing me look into Her eyes, curious to see what She will do next. Grinning, She replies. "In some worlds, 15 is already an adult, and Cadia marks you as an adult when you first know how to think, aim, fire, and kill. As for dear Elyzabeth Fortier... One can do things as a party, am I right?"
"... I seriously dread to see the insinuation behind your words come to fruition, Emperor." I visibly shudder, imagining the delicate sight of me being sandwiched by two figures that easily make me their little spoons. "You are making me seriously contemplate whether this is reality or am I having a fever dream because that purple menace got lucky and somehow bypassed my Debuff Immunity."
The Emperor chuckles as She hugs my waist closer with one of Her hands, making me sit squarely on Her legs as we stay there and watch the fountain and the steam. The Emperor suddenly says. "Given the slaps I recently gave the Chaos Gods, I highly doubt they would be in any position to do anything now that their backyard got set aflame."
"... Was that the first thing you did after you got Immunity?" I ask, honestly interested."
"I was actually visiting the Bar when your gift revitalized me, lifted me off the foul curse that ailed me for millennia. Because of that, I was able to give the Warp a run for its money. Your Debuff Immunity even removed the corruption that lingered in my core, brought about by humanity's faith in the Emperor of Man. Thanks to it, I was able to fix not just my physical form but also made it anew. I am, for the first time in ages, truly free..."
"But there's a catch." I add, feeling the underlying regret wafting out of Her form.
"Yes..." The Emperor readily admits. "Divinity. My Divinity."
"You advocate the Imperial Truth... Yet now it's replaced by the Creed that bolsters you with Divinity. Divinity helped you rebuild your form even stronger, but you also fear it for what it is. Ironic, given the fact you are one of us and even a guest at the Bar." I comment not with a mocking tone, but that of understanding. "But yeah, I guess I would fear it too if it made me lose sight of who I was, am, and will be. Though I guess I wouldn't really understand unless I was put in your place. Knowing that you potentially have free access to the Bar, you may want to ask Viola for counsel. She is the best one to ask about Gods, Divines, and whatnot."
The Emperor chuckles. "Oh, I will surely do that and Viola will no doubt point me in the right direction. But more than fear, I am ashamed. My Divinity is not just another one of my failings, but it's my greatest reminder. I preached reason, respect for the methodology of science, and secular progress in the hope of grounding the belief of mankind and weakening the Warp's influence as a whole. Such a move should have spearheaded humanity's rise to unity, stability, and prosperity... But I both underestimated and overestimated what makes mankind human, and I forgot that I am a human as well. These are my greatest sins and the ones that culminated in the fated battle above Terra and everything that happened down the line."
I look up at Her, seeing the obvious melancholy in Her gaze. Is it only to me that She would show such a look?
"It's your fault." I say directly, and She accepts it unflinchingly. "But do you know what they say? When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
The Emperor closes Her golden eyes, smiling softly.
"Ah, I suddenly find myself envying your flexible mindset, dear Ein. But I suppose you are correct, to ensure humanity's future, I would have to adapt."
I add. "In modesty, of course. You need not completely embrace your role as the God Emperor when a balance can be made, no? Though I will leave such a task to you and Viola, the people with actual godly power in their hands."
The Emperor chuckles at my retreat. Patting my head once more, She says. "Smart of you to not suggest things when you are not in my place. But yes, we can figure out something for my rebirth in due time. For now, let's talk about something else, something more you."
I nod, obediently accepting the change in topic. "Finally, we're now getting to the part where you suddenly hijacked, kidnapped me?"
"More like hitching a ride as you're supposed to check the rewards for your bout with the Salamanders, my faithful warriors with hearts of gold." The Emperor explains with a reminiscent look. "Ah, Hestia, your sons remain ever so stalwart in alighting the hope across the Imperium."
"That they are, Emperor. That they are... They're still a menace up close though. You should see how one bulldozed buildings just to get to me." I comment, earning a chuckle from her. "... So Vulkan is but a title and Hestia is her actual name?"
She nods. "Pretty much. Though only those close to her can address her as Hestia."
We then sit there, allowing the warm and cleansing bath to heal the fatigue we accumulated before the Emperor speaks.
"The System will give you a random reward, so that's one. I, for your cherished gift in sharing me Debuff Immunity, will give you another, which makes for a second reward. Afterward, I will have a request for you."
"So two rewards and a request." I murmur before nodding. "Well, hit me with them, Emperor."
It doesn't take long for my System to pop up and display:
[For fighting Kharak Squad of the Salamanders to a draw, a random reward is issued to the User for an outstanding display of battlefield ingenuity and prowess:
Droideka design knowledge.]
[For flipping the tabletop board by bringing back an empowered and overpowered Emperor of Man, a special reward is given by the Emperor Herself to the user:
Perk: Spectro Attunement.]
[Droideka design knowledge:
Allow the user to understand, create, and modify a type of heavy battle droid known as Droideka.]
[Spectro Attunement:
Spectro comes from the prefix for words related to 'spectrum', often scientifically referring to different waves, such as light and sound, that can also be measured as a function of frequency.
However, in this particular case, Spectro is another word for 'Primordial Holy Light', the first light to ever exist in the wider Omniverse.
A tier higher than the common Angel's Holy Light and at the top of the totem pole for light manipulation, Spectro is an element that is looked up with fear and reverence by all lifeforms.
The most notable user of Spectro is the Primordial Goddess of Order and Chaos, Yahweh.
Flashbang, motherfucker~! - Said Yahweh while playing video games on the Throne of Heaven.
P.S: Yahweh is still recuperating from her physical death, any question about Spectro manipulation will be deferred indefinitely.]
Ok, a Droideka I can get it, they're cool as heck and I am pretty sure I can get them to work in the Warhammer universe without much corruption with the aid of Belisarius Cawl or any of the non-fanatic Tech-priests. I am also pretty sure that Cawl will be interested in a potential variant of the deflector shield for individual use. More than that, I think the Archmagos can also improve on that design, somehow... But Spectro Attunement and whatever the heck is going with the last two lines in the bullet list? That is something else, and I guess it will be a story for another day as already, I can feel something shift inside me.
[Abyss Totem Stigmata is roused:
IT NOTICES.
IT UNDERSTAND.
IT ABSORBS AND GROWS.
IT SEES BUT IT BIDES ITS TIMES.]
[Spectro Attunement is absorbed by Abyss Totem Stigmata:
Abyss Totem Stigmata is enhanced.
Light manipulation evolved to Spectro manipulation.
Spectro manipulation efficiency and effectiveness increased.]
"Ok... Seriously... What the fuck was that!?" I can't stop myself from cursing and shivering in the Emperor's arms.
For a very, very brief moment, when my Stigmata was supposedly roused from whatever it was doing and its symbol started glowing brightly in between my breasts of all things... I was scared the crap out of me! It's like something was lurking inside my soul, waiting and biding its time to burst out truly. Even my Debuff Immunity kicked in and it surprisingly didn't do much, if at all, to stave away my sudden existential threat.
"Ein..." The Emperor says, surprising me when support my head and tilt it upward gently.
I just realized that, in my sudden bout of terror, I instinctively jumped in my place and hugged the Emperor for dear life. My lips and skin are paled while my eyes are going wide like a deer in the headlight.
"What... What was that...?" I ask hoarsely, knowing that the Emperor must have known something, given her calm demeanor.
Caressing my cheek, the Emperor sighs gently before pulling me deeper into Her embrace. "It's not my place to say much about the Stigmata, Ein, it's your secret to uncover... But I can assure you that the Stigmata is perfectly safe. The entity behind it will never do what you fear. It's a boon, waiting for you to utilize it fully. The terror you experienced... Merely a side effect of the gift from a higher being, just as you're finding yourself attracted to me now."
I smile shakily. "Wow... Can't it go any softer then?"
"It surely can." The Emperor smiles. "But like me, it chooses not to. To rise up in this universe, Ein, you must also learn to adapt without Debuff Immunity. You can't exactly build your mental resistance when you can't even feel them properly, am I right?"
I chuckle, slowly calming myself down. "Sounds paradoxical, but I can guess where you are coming from. You're fearing I would be arrogant and tripped somewhere stupid with Debuff Immunity acting in full swing."
"Yes." The Emperor answers concisely, albeit one can hear her regretful tone.
"It's fine, Emperor, better do this now than later... And thanks, for accomodating me like this." I add sincerely, knowing that I overstepped when I clung to her.
"Don't sweat it, my dear Ein. I find myself quite enjoying cuddling with you. No wonder your Mama likes holding you whenever she can." The Emperor changes the topic to cheer me up, and it works.
"Well, I am quite proud of my body myself, so thank you..." I then find myself gazing at the glowing blue Abyss Totem Stigmata that is slightly above my breasts. "So what now?"
"Will the Stigmata fade away then carry on as you were." The Emperor advised. "It will take some time until you can pull on your supernatural power and preferably after I can purge most of the fanatism and corruption in the Imperium."
"And how will you be doing that, just curious."
"I will start from Terra, understandably, and then Mars. Seal them both with my newfound Divinity, prevent prying eyes from the Chaos Gods from interfering or spying on my great work. It's time for the corrupted high lords, the fanatics, and the blinded Tech-priests to be removed and someone else more fitting to be put into the chain of command. Once the archaic engine on the top is renewed, it will only be a matter of time until the rest of the Imperium follow." The Emperor explains.
"Ah, so you will be taking it step by step then. Silently purging the unwanted should help us prevent a civil war." I comment thoughtfully.
"It will take some time, but it's no doubt a task worth undertaking. Patience is the key here as I don't want much deviation from the actual script."
"The script? You mean you want the 13th Black Crusade to happen still?" I ask in confusion.
"Because only with that can we truly cripple the Chaos Gods. They will, after all, pour much of their attention into the event." The Emperor says with finality. "I am not aiming to stave them off this time. I aim to exorcise them all."
I stay still for a moment before sighing. "It will take a lot of effort to build up a force for that endeavor, but I guess you already know that."
"I know, but with your help, Cadia won't break in this universe. Cadia will stand with the full force of the Imperium behind it." The Emperor proclaims.
"Then I don't have anything to say but my pledging my full support for your cause... But you must understand my priorities, Emperor." I say seriously, earning a nod from Her.
"Family is important, and I won't let you sacrifice that for my vision, Ein. You are now my partner in crime, and I must treat you with the respect you deserve." The Emperor smiles understandingly. "But with that out of the way, let's talk about the request I am about to make."
I raise an eyebrow, waiting for her to continue.
"I have invited myself into the Belkan Imperialis Chatroom after a bit of haggling, while it's a bit barebones for now, some functions like the Shop and Livestream are unlocked. With more selections and functions to come when we, or your System, can invite someone else. Of course, I do have plans for them, but right now, I would ask if you can entrust all of your Wisdom Cubes to me for safekeeping, research, and future scenarios. Nothing damaging to them, of course, especially not to the slumbering Pegasus. If you agree, we can use the Gift function to proceed."
I shrug, agreeing. "Sure, I don't see why not. In fact, I will actively keep sending you stuff that will be more useful to you than me whenever I can. The Droideka knowledge, for once, may be of some help."
"That will be much appreciated, dear Ein. In return, I will also do the same to you. And although I won't always be available to help you or your family, I will try to render aid whenever possible." The Emperor offers with a gentle, reassuring smile.
I give her my thanks. "That's more than what I could ever ask for, Emperor. But do you just feel it or should I...?"
"I can feel events happening, but it helps to have you livestreaming whatever's going on. In fact, you can just turn it on permanently. I may or may not pop in and out for a comment or two in my free time. You will also have a much easier time trying to contact me then."
"Understood, Emperor. Well, here goes nothing."
[Livestream started by Ein:
Emperor of Man joins the stream!]
[Emperor of Man: Well, at least the Chatroom didn't assign us random names like Golden Toilet or Text-to-Speech Emperor.]
I laugh at the joke the Emperor makes at her expense.