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A few weeks have passed since the arrival of the massive fleet in the Sol System, since then the forces of order have been in talks with the world governments of Earth and with the globe on high alert the crusade forces have claimed the four inner worlds as monitors and defense systems are put into place. The asteroid belt becomes an active minefield and defense barrier while short and long range guns scan in automated arcs, while Magnum and the other leaders of the crusade force he's been slowly reconnecting with his dad as best he can, though he still hasn't talked to him about the darkest topic and he still hasn't talked to Vanessa about what he wants to discuss either...

The mystic wolf takes a breath as he enters his quarters and crashes onto his bed, for the past eight hours he's been world leaders and discussing the coming storm with them, talking to Mo'Ceva about the gate which is a week late from arrival and preparing defenses with the other allies further 'What I would give for some combat right now, at least it wouldn't be so boring.', he lays on his back as he opens comms "Elvo, any luck with those files?"

His sisters voice comes through "Based on the sequence of the code, I have been able to make a partial key but I am still missing about 67% of it."

Magnum rolls his eyes "There must be something we are missing, something we may have missed." as he rubs his head "The enemy will be here soon and not everything is place."

Elvo appears next to him "Sadly we don't have that much to go on and the Alliance is also in the dark.", she sighs "Believe me, I am frustrated with it too."

The wolf begins to think over what they've uncovered, the ruins, the weapon... his eyes suddenly shoot open "The hammer!"

The a.i. blinks at him "The hammer?"

Magnum gets up and begins to run to the armory, telling Elvo to meet him there which earns a raised eyebrow from her. Magnum thinks back to the last time he touched the hammer and it flooded his mind with those images and such, it's a hunch but if it works it could help give them the edge they need. The wolf makes it to the hammer, his eyes scanning it as it gives a faint glow with Elvo already projecting her form, noticing the weapons glow increasing the closer her brother gets.

Magnum looks the weapon over as his senses pick up something, he can't put his finger on it... but it feels like it is speaking to him, he orientates the hammer with the controls for the display to where it is horizontal and begins to hover his palms over the long handle, the mystic wolf takes a breath as he readies himself and grasps the weapon, focusing in trying to probe it for answers but he still doesn't exactly know how the weapon functions. He decides to try to think of it like how he uses his power armor, he relaxes his mind... it's hard to describe but the weapon is telegraphing something...

The wolf gives the weapon a glare "What are you trying to tell me? You showed me a few things before! Please! Lives are at stake and we need all the information we can get, please help me!"

For a few moments nothing happens, the mystic gives a sigh but he finds he can't release his grip on the hammer, he raises an eyebrow and the weapon begins to send a wave of energy through him, his markings aglow as he grits his teeth together. Elvo feels a power spike coursing through the ship as she monitors her brothers vital signs, so far he's fine but she orders medical units to come to their location just in case.

The wolf tries to focus his mind again, he's never used a pure mystic weapon before but he's doing his best to at least try to figure it out, he thinks back to when Za'vara was trying to teach him how to open up that chest a while back and begins to apply that knowledge to this. The wolf can feel a weak presence within the hammer itself...

A voice echos "... Find the machine... the twisted are returning... find the machine... use my hammer..." the tone being that of a woman's.

Magnum blinks 'Machine? Twisted?', he shakes his head "What machine are you talking about? Where is it?"

"Too weak... can't transfer directly... remember what... I have shown you..."

The mystic wolf tries to pool his power into the weapon "No! Use my power! Please tell me something!"

"You lack discipline... energy too dispersed..."

Magnum growls as he tries to keep at it, he wants the answers as he's tired of his bloods ancient secrets and more importantly this is extremely vital to what may come down the line. Elvo's eye become wide in concern........

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Vanessa is firing some rounds at the shooting range with her new sidearm which is the same as Marie's, landing quite a few well-placed shots at medium range, giving a smirk as her score is slowly improving.

"Vanessa! Please report to relic storage, follow the medical unit!"

The skunk immediately stops at the coyotes words and runs, following a medical robot down the hall, after a few twists and turns she comes to quite a sight, the wolf is giving the mystic hammer a very sharp glare as energy provides the area with a powerful glow of blue as crimson arrives from his nose and his eyes are bloodshot.

Vanessa runs over to Elvo "What's going on?!" unable to take her eyes away from her lover.

"He's trying to get answers from the weapon but it isn't conveying anything."

The wolf takes a breath "Come on! You showed me those images earlier, I need more to go on!"

The skunk quickly moves to his side "Hon, please take it easy." her eyes taking glances at his chest.

Magnum coughs a little "Must try... I must try..." trying to get some kind of answer.

The older woman thinks about what he just said, she puts a hand on his back "My wolf, we can try to work through what this... weapon has given you. Please don't kill yourself over it, we want to help you in this."

Magnum glances to her concerning gaze, he gives a sigh and lets the weapon go, the blue energy ceasing after a few seconds and the room returns to normal as Vanessa catches him, with help from the medical unit Vanessa brings the mystic back to their quarters where she lays him down and cuddles the wolf with Elvo assuming temporary command given his condition. Vanessa scans him with those eyes of hers as he takes a breath, the wolf feels completely drained as his eyes dart around, his mind racing in trying to figure out this real enigma of a problem.

Vanessa rubs his cheek "Is my knight feeling any better?"

A sigh escapes his lips "Yeah... I'm just trying to understand it...", he looks to her "When I touched that hammer it showed me all kind of images but I couldn't make any of them out aside from one where I'm seeing through someone else's eyes swinging it."

The skunk blinks for a moment as she begins to rub her chin "Hmm, it sounds like it did transfer something to you but since you can't recall what it showed you how are you suppose to view them?"

"I'll have to talk to Mo'Ceva about it." rubbing his head.

Vanessa thinks for a few moments "Well... if you have what the hammer was trying to show you then there may be a way for you to view them... are you familiar with hypnosis?"

The wolf raises a brow for a moment "I know the concept but even I am skeptical of it."

The skunk kisses his lips "To be fair I am too, but the mystic foxes are busy with the gate and negotiations on their end. Is it worth a chance at least?"

Magnum weighs talking to her about what he really wants to talk about with her and this situation, he decides to push it off but after this gets sorted he will talk to her about it. Magnum talks with Elvo about finding someone in the field who can help, within hours the coyote finds a very accomplished doctor, while this is going on Vanessa is becoming more and more concerned with the mystic as she can see the stress he's under... heck everyone can. Vanessa and Sabrina keep helping him in managing it by their normal means, with cuddles and exertion, with words and hymns...

Sabrina groans as she lays on her bed with the skunk laying on her side looking just as tired "I enjoy making love to our wolf... but I need a break."

Vanessa takes a breath "I know, but it really helps keep his stress down.", she looks to her friend with a wide grin "Besides it's always wonderful." giving a yawn at the end.

The doe gives a giggle "I'm not saying it isn't." she sits up "But let's not forget he isn't always the one who starts it." giving the skunk a smirk.

Vanessa shrugs "I can't help that it instantly gives him relief." she puts on a more concerned look "Besides, I've seen what happens when the stress overtakes him. The nightmares, his powers going crazy here and there..." her purple eyes meeting the doe's "He needs us, he's our guy and our love."

Sabrina nods "I understand what you're saying and I feel the same, but we need our rest too. We know our wolf, even if it's just cuddling and smooching he's fine with that." she puts on a thinking look for a few moments, she looks to the skunk "What if we... were to find a third woman to help him?"

The skunk blinks at Sabrina's words, she sits up as she takes a breath "I don't think that's a good idea. It's different for you and I to share him, he really knows us and more importantly I know you." raising an eyebrow.

"Vanessa, he's your mate... but maybe it's worth talking to him about?"

The skunk isn't sure what to think of when it comes to her friends words, having a third woman in the mix raises all kinds of questions... he didn't know how adding Sabrina into the mix would fare but they all ended up loving the arrangement. Vanessa doesn't know any women on Earth and they are far away from Balleva so immediately she doesn't think it's a good idea even if Magnum by some miracle agreed to it... she decides to humor the doe and after finding Magnum in the armory doing some work on his sword she asks him...

The wolf shoots a look at the skunk as he stops working "Ah... can you please repeat that?" trying to understand what she is saying.

Vanessa sits near the wolf "Sabrina was wondering how you would feel if we... added another woman to the mix?" she sees how confused he looks, she takes his hand "It's alright hon, you didn't do anything wrong if that's what you are wondering."

Magnum scans her as his mind starts to race "But how do you feel about it? You are my mate and your word matters the most."

The mature skunk nods as she closes her eyes, she looks to him "Well, I don't know any women on this world, especially ones I trust... so from my point of view it's not really advised. Sabrina brought this up because we're... a little exhausted.", she brings a hand to the side of his face "We've tired ourselves out in trying to keep you calm and relaxed, it's just making love is the quickest way to do that. I know you are fine with just snuggles, it's just I feel it's not enough." she gives him a kiss "Whatever you choose I'll back you up, we just want you to know that you have options and nothing will be held against you."

The wolf begins to really think about this as he pulls the skunk into a light embrace, she can see the gears in his brain grinding away, Magnum's social skills are not strong so it's hard for him process anything on that front especially when it comes to stuff like this, he tries to form some words and place them as she can see he's struggling a little.

Magnum finally speaks up "So it's so you and Sabrina can get some rest up a little?"

The skunk nods "And make a new friend.", she rubs the back of his head "We know how you are Magnum, loyalty is an aspect you value most... that can never be understated." remembering what he told her of his past experiences "If you need help Sabrina and I can help you."

Truth be told Magnum doesn't really know any women who would fit the criteria either... it really is gonna be a case of winging it...

The wolf looks to her "A-Alright, we can try it... but I want you and Sabrina with me, you two would be way better at communicating about it then me."

Vanessa kisses him "Alright love, we'll see how it works out."

Magnum looks to her "Also..." which earns her full attention "There is something I want to talk to you about."

The skunk blinks, she gives him a nuzzle "Sure hon, what's on your mind?"

Magnum feels a little uneasy but he has to get it off his chest sooner or later and given no one else is around it's as good a time as any "I was wondering if... you would be open to... having kids with me?"

Vanessa freezes for a moment before giving some blinks, she puts on a thinking look and she puts on a warm grin "I think that would be wonderful hon, I would love to have your offspring. But you have to ask yourself if it's something you really want, I am not as young as I use to be and you are half my age.", she kisses him "Having fun and having kids are two different things love. I know you would be an amazing father with how you tackle things, but I want you to be sure."

The wolf gives nod "I understand."

The skunk kisses him "With whatever we do I want you to be comfortable with." keeping her grin.

Magnum fully embraces her "I want you to be comfortable with it too."

A couple days tick by and Magnum's appointment comes up, Magnum, Vanessa and Sabrina find themselves in the capital of Germany, the city of Berlin. With help from Elvo, Magnum's blue patches and markings are covered with a thin layer of grey dye to keep him under the radar, a measure that is working despite Elvo being worried it can easily come off.

Magnum had contacted Mo'Ceva yesterday about the hammer and what it did, it turns out with mystic weapons of that nature, the wielder can imprint their own personality and memories into it, to where the weapon gains a pseudo-consciousness. The mystic vixen also explained to him that such weapons are extremely powerful and potent weapons with many being relics of centuries to thousands of years old if not even older and their construction methods are extremely difficult to replicate given their properties... he asked her how to make a weapon his own and her reply was as simple as it was kind of a annoying... they require a clear discipline to use and that she'll send all information about them to Elvo. She also told him that unless he gets the hammers full cooperation to decipher the images the only other option is to try this hypnotherapy...

A weapon that is semi-sentient and basically chooses it's wielder, such weapons weren't unheard of as the cults on rare occasions would find one and some delusional leader would wield it... but those weapons were the domains of monsters sealed away or some cursed soul and when they weren't that they were impregnated with power that rended all they touched, allowed the user to caste magic and so many more possibilities, the mystic had destroyed a fair number of them over his time on crusade and every one of them was a tough nut to crack.

For the mystic he can't help but wonder what such a powerful weapon holds... now he desires to have one as his own... he can only imagine what he could accomplish with one, he can restore order to so many sectors and based on the legends no opponent would last against him...

The trio are in a waiting room as soft music plays, they are the only ones in there outside of a receptionist who's taking calls and making appointments, the doe and skunk can see how nervous he is, the wolf has learned how to mask his feelings pretty well but they can see the subtle changes here and there as he keeps glancing at the door. He hates that he can only try getting the leads this way and the answer doesn't rely on the tools he knows best...

The door opens and this mare steps through, she's seven feet tall which means she really towers over the mystic, her hair goes about halfway between her shoulders and waist as it radiates like brazen bronze, her eyes are grey, her coat is mostly a rich chocolate color but her hands, nose and under coat are white, her hooves are pristine, as she wears a black office jacket and black skirt as a red tie is tucked away.

The mare gives a welcoming grin "Magnum?"

The wolf gets up and heads towards the mare with Vanessa and Sabrina following him, the mare brings the three into her office, the walls are covered in books and something he wasn't expecting... decorations of the bundeswehr, the german military. Magnum takes a seat across from the mare as he takes the atmosphere in, calm, relaxed and in order as the two women take a seat on the couch nearby.

The mare opens a composition book, her words laced with her accent "What brings such a nice young man in my office today?"

Magnum quickly uses his water powers to remove the dye from around his eyes "A lot actually." giving a friendly smile.

The mare blinks "You are that knight I have seen on the news?" she recomposes herself "I am honored my lord."

Magnum shakes his head "No honorifics are necessary, I am Magnum a freeblade of the knight orders, who are you madam?"

"I am Annabelle Gala, a medical hypnotist and an ex-military intelligence officer."

Sabrina glance to Vanessa, the doe giving a her glancing grin while the skunk replies with only a glance of her own.

The wolf nods "It's nice to meet you.", he straightens himself out "The reason I am here is because I had some memories transferred to me from a relic, I saw only glimpses and can't 'look' at them in detail... they may hold the key to what we need."

The mare taps her pen to her chin "Hmm, using hypnosis to view memories is stll experimental but not impossible.", she looks to the wolf "How bad is this information needed?"

Magnum sighs "I know this will take time, but we needed it yesterday."

Annabelle gives a nod "Then we'll start right away.", he removes from her pocket a small silver watch on a chin "We need to map your id, your subconscious and some of your prime consciousness, once we do that we work our way to where your memories are stored and filter through them.", she removes a pair of black rimmed glasses from her chest pocket and puts them on as she leans towards the younger wolf, the watch falls as the mare keeps her grip on the chain and begins to rock the clock side to side "Relax and follow with your eyes, focus on the watch as it's hands tick away."

Magnum's blue eyes follow the watch back and forth, he can feel himself relax as he takes a passing breath, Annabelle soon ceases moving the watch and now he is practically stone faced.

Sabrina blinks "Is he hypnotized?"

The mare looks him over "He seems to be...", she puts the watch in her pocket "Magnum, your right arm is very heavy, as heavy as a panzer. Now try to move it."

The wolf looks to his arm as he finds it won't even budge which amazes the skunk and doe...

"Now it's as light as a feather." her words resulting in the wolf being able to move his arm once again.

Vanessa can't believe what she is seeing, she wasn't expecting his mind to give way so easily.

Annabelle places a finger to her chin "Normally my patients show some resistance, this tells me he is really looking for answers. This is only surface level motor control, even if he opens himself like a book this will still take time to do what we need to do.", she looks to the skunk and doe "How is his mind normally?"

Vanessa looks to her "Laser focused and solid as steel."

Annabelle keeps working with the wolf as the three ladies get acquainted with Vanessa even saying Magnum is her mate to which the mare congratulates her for finding such a nice young man. The horse jots down some notes as she tries to work into his mind, trying to find some patterns that'll allow him to sort through a little better and hopefully lead to the memories sinking into his heightened conscious-levels, once in a while using the watch to help in establishing links and direction as a couple hours slowly passes by. Dr. Gala brings Magnum out of his trance which causes him to look around in confusion for a few seconds which earns some giggles from Sabrina and Vanessa.

Magnum looks to the mare "How did it go?"

"Your mind is pretty solid Magnum, but I was able to sample most levels of your mind... even though you willingly opened up it is a long process and requires many more sessions, I also put in place a few things that'll hopefully 'drip-feed' the memories for you however. It isn't an exact science but it is something at least."

Magnum nods in agreement "How soon can we do another session?"

Annabelle opens her planner "I have an opening for tomorrow morning at ten."

The trio make the appointment as Magnum re-applies the grey cover up and soon leave with Sabrina having a warm grin while they start to make their way back to the shuttle, the doe looks to the skunk once more which earns a thinking look for a moment before Vanessa gives a shrug.

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Annabelle is looking over her notes and paperwork for the young wolf as she writes a few observations, the mare taps her pen against her lips as her mind goes to the mystic lupus, she's been in this profession since she retired from the military, she has seen many personalities and helped just as many find some resolution... this case is different in more ways then one, even though she has only had one session with Magnum she can tell how complex his mind is and how strong it is. She feels honored that the mystic knight came to see her given that he had his pick of choice, but she's also curious about something else... seeing him, a young man with two beautiful older women speaks volumes to her about his taste and where his personality really lays, especially since Vanessa is his mate.

The mares office phone begins to ring, she sees the number and rolls her eyes "What is it Floyd?", she reclines in her chair as a look of both boredom and disgust crosses her features "No, I won't take you back! The divorce went through months ago, I'm willing to only be friends at best.", she removes the phone from her ear as the voice of a stallion carries on, she soon just hangs up and leans more into her chair with a sigh 'Just as headstrong as ever.'

Annabelle works the rotary phone "Hi Saraphina, I was wondering if we are still going out on the town tomorrow?" gaining a warm grin as she hears her friends voice.

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Magnum is finishing getting ready for bed with Sabrina and Vanessa waiting for him as they lay under the covers, the wolf gives a yawn and joins the doe and skunk, both women embracing and holding him as he nuzzles them. Those blue eyes shining a little from the low light as he looks to both ladies with a tired grin, the skunk moving her tail to where it cover the wolf and doe as the doe gives him a warm nuzzle.

Sabrina looks to Vanessa who gives a nod, the doe looks to the wolf "So Magnum, what do you think of Dr. Gala?"

The wolf glances to her "Well, based on the couple hours we got acquainted... I think she's okay I guess."

The doe gives a giggle "Yeah, it's not enough to get to know anyone... but she seems nice and has a good head on her shoulders."

Vanessa rolls her eyes "To be fair, we don't know her whole situation either."

The wolf looks to both, he gives a sigh "Our main concern is securing the Sol System however and using any method we can to achieve it."

The skunk gives him a kiss on the cheek "But we need to keep you as level as possible."

Sabrina gives him a kiss of her own "Our knight needs some mending and attention afterall.", she brings her finger to his chin "Besides, morale is important."

Magnum gives a quiet nod 'So is having what we need to win this.', the alarm blares which causes the trio to jump up, Magnum activates comms "Elvo, what's going on?"

Elvo's image appears "Enemy forces have been detected near Pluto, pattern shows they are vanguard forces and mostly corvettes and destroyers with a handful of cruisers, all are in small groups and are holding around the dwarf planets stellar orbit."

The wolf sighs "Estimated time until their main forces arrive?"

"Based on sensors and available data, the bulk of their main force can arrive anyone from a couple more weeks to maybe a month out. However they may arrive sooner depending on universal phenomena."

Magnum thinks of a quick plan to at least hold them off "Make sure all defenses in the belt are online and gather what gases we can from the four larger giants and pull back. Be sure to put our allies on alert."

The communication ends and Magnum slumps his head on the pillow, he takes a breath as the ladies kiss and cuddle him... the start of the siege of the Sol System has begun...

The wolf doesn't experience any dreams or visions that can help as the next day comes around, Vanessa and Sabrina are sitting on the couch like yesterday as Magnum is in a trance again while Dr. Gala works with him, this time Magnum hasn't taken the make up off as the mare knows who he is. Annabelle has already informed Vanessa and Sabrina that it's best that they don't talk this time as what she is doing is very painstaking at the level she is at.

The mare smiles at the wolf as her watch ticks away on her chest and jots some notes 'The strength of youth and yet steady discipline as if it was forged by hammer and anvil. Even though it's subtle I can see in these ticks there is something buried... something covered up....'

A voice calls out from the receptionist area "SIR! YOU CAN'T GO IN THERE!!!" which causes everyone save for the wolf to look at the door.

Annabelle quickly removes the watch and begins to try to quickly snap Magnum out of his trance, but it's too late as the door is forced open by this stallion who's just a little over eight feet tall, his coat is jet black and his eyes are green with a mane of white, his clothes are a casual and a little dirty as they consist of a white shirt and black pants, Vanessa and Sabrina hold each others hand as they take the stallion in, worried about what he'll do.

The stallion glances around the room before his eyes land on the mare "Annabelle, we need to talk." his voice sounding pleadful but laced with some anger.

"Floyd! This is not the time, I have a patient and he can't be disturbed!", she stands up and points towards the door "Get out or I am calling the police!"

As this is transpiring, Magnum is still locked in a trance and their words are cutting deep into his consciousness... forced old memories and pain to the surface...

The stallion shakes his head "I just think we need to talk." as he takes a few steps closer.

He takes a step too far and the mare slaps him "I told you to stay away and this is really crossing the line!"

The skunk and doe glance to Magnum as they can see his digits digging into the chairs armrests, Vanessa knows all too well what is drumming up... but she's too scared to intervene given the intruding stallion.

Floyd takes her hand "Please listen to me!" to which the mare responds "Let me go!"

Magnum's blue eyes flash, in an eye blink he's out of the chair as invisible air coats his fist as he has a gust break the stallions grasp, his punch lands and sends the stallion flying out the door and through the door to the waiting room. The three women eye the wolf as he's taking in air, tears flowing from his eyes and destroying the make up as his fist shakes, he's still in a trance but his instincts have taken over as he reacts to the memories currently stirring in his mind for he didn't see or hear the stallion at all...

Magnum's voice finally comes through "Kathleen... shut the hell up already!" his voice trembling with sadness and anger of his own, his pained heart crying for retribution while his instinct is keeping it in check.

The ladies can see he's caught up in a vicious clash as Annabelle carefully moves in front of him, she quickly uses her watch and brings Magnum out of his trance, for a few moments he's fine as his sense come back as they each say his name and asking if he's okay, he tries to respond but his knees give out as he stumbles and the mare catches him. The mare scans him as Vanessa and Sabrina come over and touch his shoulders, the wolfs head landing on the mare as he's passed out from the confusing mantle stress.

The mare hates this, a lot of harm had come to the mystic on her watch and it'll take some time for his mind to level out, she looks to the skunk and doe "He needs a place to recover, my home is just up the road."

Vanessa nods as she begins to reapply the make up "Okay, let's get him there." as she and Sabrina show concern for him.

Annabelle sighs as she helps get the wolf to the couch "The police are probably on there way now, I have to have a talk with them first." as she sees the stallion leaving.

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Mo'Ceva sighs as she ends a transmission with the Alliance, she was finally able to secure a gate to bring to the Sol System and with the enemy starting to bare down on them it will be a most welcomed asset indeed. The mystic fox has gone over Magnum's defensive strategy numerous times, it's a very sound plan with the outrider forces being hardy yet disposable but once the enemy makes it to the inner worlds then it'll become a fight for survival on all fronts.

'I hope Magnum finds the answers we need and that the gate arrives fast enough to assemble, otherwise we likely won't last long.'

To be continued...