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Bahamut still stared at the Tree. Was he ultimately going to be ignored again? “And what about the things I said?”

Bahamut didn’t respond. He saw Diyem throw up another new soul. So, this was how it was going to go. He looked at Maple. “I would bet my life Eternatus is used to shadows because of Dark Matter. If we could just siphon some of the radiance, perhaps we can buy her more time until we can come up...

“I’m talking about draining Blacklight.” Bahamut looked briefly at Koa with a look suggesting he should stay silent and let the adults handle things.

The color gradually faded from Bahamut's eyes until they were patches of mismatched gray hues. "Not anymore. She flooded my mind with memories. Memories of her time with Dark Matter. There was a sense of joy and... l-love. I think she is meditating on that." He glanced around the area...

The connection had gotten strong enough to blot out whatever chaos was happening in the background. Bahamut's guard remained up at first. It was a trick. Something to lull him into a fall sense of security and then prey on him the moment he showed any weakness. But then images played out in his...

If she couldn't properly communicate, then Bahamut would at least return the favor. He projected thoughts of his own. Of an eternatus unfathomably larger than whoever was sitting away in the Tree. Bahamut layered the images with feelings of distrust.

Bahamut was vaguely aware of something bad happening in the background. But his attention became consumed by a familiar sensation coming from the tree. "I refuse. I don't know whether you chose to sequester yourself there of your own will or because of an outside force. Why are you on this planet?"

Bahamut didn’t like that response. He probed Maple’s psyche. “A so-called god of life should not be so dismissive about such concepts. I think there’s something seriously wrong here.” Again he focused on Eternatus. “Diyem is here. He is concerned about you.”

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Bahamut stayed silent. He continued to scrutinize the tree. Probing deeper. Focusing on the cracks and gaps in the bark and ignoring the ethereal warmth. “Eternatus. I know you’re in there. Answer me.”

"So much for planning things," Bahamut grumbled. It seemed to him as though everyone had basically ignored him. Again. They were treating this like some sort of entertainment instead of what it was meant to be. He hovered further back, saying nothing further. Bahamut silently focused on his ESP...

Bahamut facepalmed. It was like these idiots were trying to screw this up.

"Nobody breaks away. That just makes you an easy target. Strength in numbers."

"... that's pointless." Bahamut gestured to Diyem with his tail. "He'll have the easiest time sensing Eternatus. He'll know exactly far he needs to go. Just keep your eyes peeled." He was also under the impression this was supposed to be a small scouting group. Not actually doing anything. But...

Nero sighed. "Well, that was... something. Guess the wild 'mons here aren't that friendly." His head crest drooped and he turned to head back in the direction of town. <><><>

Chapter 13: Bad News Travels Fast Baraz was the one to escort Yuna to her classes the next morning. The dracozolt told her Noctum had to take things easy, but could gradually resume his usual activities if he felt okay. He didn't have any updates about her teammates, however, other than one of...

At the mention of "presences," Bahamut shot Icetales a look that radiated as much "why the fuck would you say that out loud, dumbass?" energy as he could possibly manage without eyebrows or pupils.

“Frankly I’m of the opinion we should be avoiding Xerneas.” Bahamut was at the back of the group. “I believe they’re corrupted.” He also didn’t like the guild people being there. He had told Maple he was suspicious of them. Perhaps he would try to distract them.

"That's the spirit." ... I think? "Well, you're welcome to stay here and join me tossing Potluck's ball around. But I won't blame you if you head elsewhere."

"There's nothing to apologize for." Yawning, Bahamut rolled onto his back. "A pity Diyem can't just send this lot to Etherium next. Maybe we'd actually stand a chance at destroying Eternatus there." He sighed. "In any case... you should let the other shades know that if any of them plan on...