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The crusade forces are meeting the enemy forces blow for blow, the twisted fleet firing everything they have in repelling the attack, their field of flak and interceptor craft are proving to be somewhat ineffective against the landing craft due to the machines from the Howling Crusader, Elvo has both of her automata out covering the landing craft as Magnum zooms amongst them, the large caliber cannons from the ground open fire, most of their shot miss but do take out some of the larger landing vessels, Magnum fires his buster rifle and eliminates the defense weapons from the void. The craft that do make planetfall drop their ramps, the fanatics of the eastern hemisphere open fire with all their might, demons and strange creatures climb on top of them near instantly, none of them taking a step back as they accept the losses and press on, securing landing zones as allied automata of both terrestrial and areial join the fray.

Elvo contacts Magnum "The enemy is completely occupied."

Magnum dodges a blast from an enemy armor pod and destroys it with a real placed buster shot "Good to know the sand dwellers are actually good for something!", he opens all comms "Second wave, deploy! Derra, you're up, bring the rain! All special forces prep for landing!"

"BROTHER! Strong signatures moving your way!"

Magnum looks to see a red ray of energy moving his way and a lavender colored one as well, they stop in front of him and most of the enemy fades, revealing Kathleen and Circie. Magnum tightens his grip on Galatine a little as he scans them...

Kathleen zooms towards him as she gives vicious scream and Circie launches purple lightning bolts and and dark balls of energy, Magnum dodges the unicorns blasts while he takes the buster rifle apart so that he has his shield and wrist cannon back, he blocks an energy strike from Circie while he deflects a swing from the jackal, the wolf fires his cannon at her but misses as she moves away. The jackal laughs as both of them engage the wolf at close range, Magnum fires his mouth and cannon beams, Circie blocks one which doesn't injure her but knocks her back while Kathleen goes around the shot meant for her.

Kathleen gives a grin "Surprised to see me Magnum?"

The wolf sounds a scoff "Not at all, I had a feeling I would have to deal with the both of you at some point."

Circie laughs "Ah Magnum, always so stern and serious, you have upgraded and so have we. A little gift from those who have returned.", her staff gains a vicious glow "And I can do far more now then simply seduce and give words of allurement... I can now match even you in combat!"

The jackal floats around "Are you going to be a good boy and give up nicely?"

Magnum aims his sword at them as he glares at them from under his helm "You already know the answer to that, don't fool yourselves you wretches!", the wings of his suit move as he glances to the sword before looking back to them "Feel the wrath of Galatine!" and zooms towards the pair.

Kathleen whips around as Circie fires a beam from her staff, Magnum's armor easily stops her attack but it does slow him down a little, the jackal swipes at him, Magnum meets her claws with his sword, the sword of light trying to cut through the field being produced by the demon and vice versa but neither yielding much of a result. Magnum fuels the sword with his willpower and Galatine gains the cutting power needed to slice right through her form and field, the jackal backs away as she heals her wound, the jackal looks to him with a growl and both she and Circie attack him at the same time, the unicorn firing energy from her horn as her staff becomes consumed with power, Magnum's suit glows for a moment as he storms them.

Elvo maintains her automata's distance, leaving the powered beings to their skirmish, she also looks to his vitals and sees that thanks to his endurance training and the tech of the Seraphim they are staying within safe range... she quickly double checks the medical stores and sees that the replacement heart has finished it's gestation. The coyote a.i. sighs to herself, as she's hoping that after this they can finally replace Magnum's heart... she reads a signature soaring from Mars towards trio power struggle....

Magnum looks and sees Tam'vez coming at him, surrounded by a purple field, Magnum quickly forms his buster rifle and fires, the shot misses but obliterates an enemy cruiser as it grazes it, Tam'vez twists his left arm into a long whip of flesh and bone, he flings and wraps it around the buster rifle and hurls it into the void, he reveals he is carrying his sword Clarent, Magnum swings Galatine and the two swords meet into a clash, their energy igniting space for a moment.

The twisted mystic smiles "The challenger has finally arrived!", he brings his face a little closer "Are you ready to die?"

Magnum smirks under his helm "Funny, I was about to say the same thing to you."

The two break the clash at the same time, they swing their ancient weapons over and over as they whip around the void, Circie and Kathleen go to join in and help the shade in dealing with Magnum but Za'ara and Mo'Ceva arrive and intercept them, the jackal and unicorn growl as they make ready to fight the vixens.

Derra has already deployed in his power armor and is protecting some landing craft from enemy boarding craft, out of the corner of his eye he sees Magnum's buster rifle, he quickly retrieves it as his squad mates cover him and expand their ground a little, the hyena eyes it... he looks to the two racing lights moving towards the damned world below... the knight knows they have to get down there as soon as possible now, more so then before.

The second wave and special forces make it to the surface with little issue given most of the enemy anti-air forces are either occupied or shot down, Spetsnaz, Marines, Rangers, Commandos, units of the SAS and so many more set out to complete their objectives, given that most of the first wave has effectively run it's course they are simply tasked with performing hit and run or point defense operations, though most simply run off to meet the enemy head on with the core of the second wave. Meanwhile the space forces slowly push through as the corrupted fleet tries to hold them off as best they can, Circie's flagship opens a full salvo at the Hunter of the Damned with her energy weapons and handful of mass drivers, none of the shots make it through the dreadnoughts shields but the heavy shot does send some shockwaves through the hull, the Hunter returns fire, most miss as the enemy vessel dodges with the few hitting catching the reinforced shields of both conventional and arcane work, the shells that miss smash into the surface below, too far off to cause any real damage to anything but enough to kick of a lot of dust and causes the crust to shake violently.

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Ver'cal is watching the entire situation unfold through some magic and conventional viewers, both sides are pretty evenly matched in every aspect, she knows that the deciding factor will be her and the other mystics in this battle. The shewolf goes over the numbers in her head and there is no way the Wheel can gain enough power to secure the victory they need and she really has no faith in her forces given the sheer power difference between the cults and the attackers, true she and her son are very potent forces but they are only two mystics that can't be everywhere at one and even with Kathleen and Circie it's still up in the air. The problem is that the universe she and her son find themselves in is vastly different compared to the one they left and the Knight's of Everglaive have weapons and personal protection the Knight's of the past never did.

Her gaze goes towards the Howling Crusader, a monster of a ship that is an entire fleet and army all on it's own, through crystalline viewers she watched it soar through the void and destroyed whatever got in it's way...

Ver'cal sighs 'We can inflict a massive amount of damage to them... but being realistic this fight will likely end in our defeat, when I fired that beam at his ship it drew most of my reserve power, I can't fire it that way again. Our only hope is likely escaping this, thankfully our ship is still usable.', she gets an idea and begins to make her way to the Wheel of Fortune 'And the Wheel is on it's last legs, age hasn't been kind to it and the makeshift repairs have effectively run their course, but we can still rough them up a little.'

The shade reaches the Wheel and begins to chant, the mechanisms run with the smooth run going into some loud clangs here and there as the gems give a glow, energy builds up throughout the arcane machine and sends this wave of energy in a massive torrent through several gems. The shewolf looks to the energy reserves for what was their wonder weapon, even if all their followers perish there is no way they can have the Wheel perform another offensive function, it could give them a limited boost in power for a time but that's it... she thinks to Magnum for a moment, she wonders what he desires and what he wants to set, she gets an idea and begins to enchant the Wheel with another spell...

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Elvo sends her automata to aid the mystic vixens in their fight, the two mechanical coyotes land several hits on the corrupted pair as the foxes lock them down, Kathleen closes the gap and swipes through the Gypse Mk 1's torso, she sees it is a machine and not a being of flesh, she fires a red beam from her maw which destroys the rest of it and looks to the other machine.

The jackal growls "You have been a machine all this time?"

Elvo projects her features on her remaining machine "An a.i. to be exact, I am Elvo."

Kathleen looks to all the machines baring Magnum's symbol, she looks to the coyote "So that's the secret, all of these machines are under your sway, you are the key reason how Magnum can quickly build and maintain his technology. I always wondered how he can do it all so quickly, it isn't just him after all!"

A laugh escapes Elvo's speakers "You aren't as bright as you think you are, Magnum is very intelligent, we help each other and share our thoughts, it is true that I handle our production but we help build each other up, he is my brother and I am his sister... not literally speaking, but it is how we feel."

"And what is big sister going to do?" with a raised eyebrow as she gets ready to attack.

Elvo gives the jackal a glare as she aims her beam rifle, her image fades from the automata "I am going to assist in terminating you, once and for all!"

"Bring it on you bag of bolts!"

The jackal zooms to the remaining machine as Circie tries to hold the two vixens at bay, Kathleen goes for a swipe which Elvo blocks, the mystic tech and anti-demon armor absorbing the attack with ease, Elvo fires her beam rifle at point-blank range and it goes through demons form and blows her back a little, Kathleen looks to the coyote but sees two fighters under the a.i. influences come after them, the fighter fire their plasma missiles and lasers at the jackal, Kathleen quickly ducks around debris as the craft and coyote pursue her.

This pulse comes from Mars and hits the Howling Crusader, it causes no damage but knocks out primary power throughout the ship and effects most of the other systems to where Elvo for a few moments loses control of all the machines under her control, thankfully none are lost but she has to re-establish serveral systems on the fly and quickly sorts out the power systems.

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Most of the crusading forces making their way to the surface of the world have done so, abrams and T-90's working in conjunction as leopards and leclercs deliver killing blows, Type 10's and Type 90's fire alongside ariete machines as bradly's, btr-90's and many more fight off the invaders, missiles, rockets and bullets finding their mark as the forces of the cults and monsters keep coming, T-72's and T-80's smash into the gaps to take the corrupted armor on as the cult manages to capture several of the Terran machines of war but quickly fall by their crews as they detonate ammunition stores. Mig-29's and 21's fly with F-22's, Eagle-15's, Falcon 16's, Hornet 18's race in the martian atmosphere and deliver bomb strikes and strafing runs on the ground below as the few A-10's make short work of enemy defenses and fortifications.

Derra and most of his knights have made it, the armored hyena is holding Magnum's buster rifle under his left arm as he gives orders and joins the fray, the Terran's have made great progress in gaining ground and despite the loses keep pressing as hard as they can, much to Magnum's forecast the younger and inexperienced have mostly broken under the pressure have continued after some encouragement, though many have found some zeal and continued onward. The first wave has long run out of steam and most are wiped out and few that do remain are on their death bed... to be fair Magnum did say they were expendable and were simply meant to take the brunt of the loses.

Derra glances to see Magnum and Tam'vez still striking at each other in the sky, he looks to the buster rifle in his grasp and gives a frustrated sigh.

A lancer moves to him "Sir Derra, we have broken the enemies remaining barrier, we are within striking range."

The hyena glances to him "Keep pressing, we need to get this weapon back to Magnum."

The lancer nods and moves over to his squads as the hyena's gaze goes to the clash in the sky which is heading towards the enemies bastion 'We need to get there!', he looks to his forces "MOVE OUT AND ENGAGE AT WILL!!!"

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The two mystics in the air keep going at each other like two ariel apex predators, their swords meet in a clash as they dive towards the shades domain, so far neither one of them has landing even a wounding hit given they are more focused on maintaining themselves and not falling out of the sky at the sheer speed they have been going, they break away, Magnum looks to the bastion and fires his mouth beam, cracking open and blasting through the cursed structure, the shade slows down and lets the elemental go through first, Magnum sweeps around as sweeps his sword through the air as Tam'vez goes to land a hit but both ancient swords clash hard. Magnum has the Seraphim retract it's helmet into itself as he growls at the shade, The elemental can smell the iron and blood in the air, in fact he can taste the iron on his tongue through his gritted teeth...

Tam'vez laughs as he pushes against the mystic crusader "Not since Ga'in have a fought someone as worthy as you!"

Magnum pushes back "I have dealt with some pretty sturdy foes, but having to fight against other mystics is a real test of what I can do!"

The shade blinks a few times "Test what? What are you trying to prove?!"

Magnum grins at the shade "That even though I am a runt... I can fight as hard as those with a pedigree!"

Tam'vez becomes incredibly confused as Magnum forces him back completely, Magnum points his sword at the shade and delivers a powerful howl as his suit reacts by glowing, the elementals howl travels throughout the entire fortress and echo into the atmosphere. The sound causes the enemy forces flinch as the crusade forces gain one heck of moral boost. The shade stands in awe at the display, he gives a smirk and joins in howling with the crusader, Ver'cal hears the both of them which causes her to freeze, she takes in the triumphant and proud vocals of both she smiles, their songs almost matching each other perfectly... their hearts, their spirits... it is all in their powerful howls.

Magnum and Tam'vez cease their howling, the two get ready to engage once more, they charge and clash their blades again and again, each gaining ground before losing it again and again, the shade not using his flesh molding powers as he wants to face Magnum on equal footing, which is also why he grabbed and tossed the knight's buster rifle, their swordsmanship skills are virtually identical and neither one can gain the edge they need.

Tam'vez eyes him more sternly "You killed Fal'erk, for that we can never forgive you... but we have come to respect you as an opposing force, not many can bare such a claim, Ga'in and Prov'ka were the last two." becoming more relaxed.

Magnum closes his eyes as he bows his head "I am honored Tam'vez....", he looks to the shade "You and your mother have earn some admiration from me as well.", he puts on a grin "How about we take the shackles off already?" his eyes gaining a blazing blue as his visible marking shine for a moment.

A sharp smirk crosses the shades features "Yes, let's fight like how we were meant to, not just match our steel but our abilities as well!"

Tam'vez twists his left arm into a shield made of flesh and bone, his legs gain some bone plate along with the outer sides of his arms, two new limbs form from his back, creating scythes of bone on long trails of flesh, his jaw unhinges as the bottom splits in two like a snakes maw as his teeth turn to full display and his back gains bone armor grown from his spine, his tail slowly transforms as well, the very end turning into a second mouth as the fur tears itself open, giving way to spines and barbs.

Magnum calls fourth screaming wind, freezing the local area to ice as flowing water begins to move through the air, the light sources on his armor glowing radiantly as he readies his sword, forming a shield of dense blue ice over his left forearm, the wings of his power armor spreading out.

The shade roars as he charges the elemental and vice versa, Magnum forms many shards of ice and has them rush the shade en mass, the freezing wind claiming the air around Tam'vez, many shards cut through the shades flesh as his bone and bronze armor deflect many of the projectiles, at the last second Magnum has his helm form again, the two swing their swords, they clash again, Tam'vez brings his scythes down which deflect off the protective elements, his tail comes around which is blocked by a bash from Magnum's shield, the shade brings his maw around Magnum's armored head, his teeth unable to get through the armor. A grin forms on Magnum's face and he charges his beam as he freezes the air around the shade instantly, but before Magnum can fire the shade breaks free of the ice, as Tam'vez moves around, he sees a reflective surface made from the ice, Magnum fires and the ice reflects the attack, most of the beams power is absorbed by the ice the energy that is reflected hits and sears the left scythe right off, the shade looks to his injury as he forms a new scythe, he growls as he looks to the elemental, he steps onto his lost limb and absorbs it.

Ver'cal is watching the whole ordeal unfold, she sees the fighting outside starting to press inward... it's only a matter of time before Magnum gains quite a number advantage, she opens a quick telepathic message to Circie, telling her to retreat to her ship and to retreat and that both her and her son will be joining her shortly with their own vessel and if the unicorn can, to retrieve Kathleen. She looks to Magnum then to the Wheel of Fortune... she nods to herself... she uses her powers to activate their fallback option as most of the remaining power goes somewhere else...

The elemental and shade keep attacking each other, Tam'vez shifts his shield into a crossbow, he fires it at Magnum who deflects the bolt of bone with ease, the two come close, Galatine and Clarent pass each other as the two mystic wolves thrust them forward, Clarent defects off of Magnum's energy and physical protection while Galatine goes straight through Tam'vez's chest plate and out the back, the shade roars as the sword burns his flesh, Magnum has his helm fold back in, giving a stern gaze, his cold technology has overcome his opponents warm flesh, remembering the shades capabilities he knows it isn't a death blow... but it is one he'll settle for.

The shade growls "You have left yourself open!" he lunges but gets a mouth full of ice.

Magnum slowly grins at him "Shut up already and have a snow cone."

The two become consume in purple energy and they are now in the room with Ver'cal and the Wheel of Fortune, Magnum fly's back and gets into a defensive stance, his eyes switching between the two. The shewolf begins to clap which earns their full attention...

"We'll done to the both of you, you have both put on quite a show." with a smirk as she begins to walk around.

"Mom, we can finish him together!" his gaze going back to Magnum.

"True, but then we still have the foxes, the other mystics and knights to deal with, even we can't counter such odds after long." she looks to her son "We can avenge our fallen later, we have sustained too many loses on the outside and the enemy has just breached our gates.", she looks to Magnum "And with most of our remaining power, I have re-opened the Shifting Crimson which in your recorded history is the Vision of Consumption, you can choose to try to slay us or try to seal it."

Magnum is at a standstill, he growls as he shakes his head "Mark my words, I will let you get away this time... but I will pursue you to the edges of existence itself, I will hunt you down and put your necks to the blade!"

Ver'cal glances to Tam'vez "Head to our ship, the Mournful Bliss, I wish to parlay."

Tam'vez molds his flesh back to normal, his gaze not leaving the elemental, he puts on a grin as he bows his head "I look forward to our next encounter... should you survive." and he heads down a nearby hallway.

Magnum looks to the shewolf "Your parlay is... granted." as he begins to walk around.

"Magnum, here lies the Wheel of Fortune, I trust you have an idea what it does?"

"It's too dangerous to leave to anyone!"

"That is why I am leaving it to you." earning a puzzled look from Magnum as she goes on "I have left it enough power to grant you what you wish and what you desire, nothing extremely major, but enough to where I think something can be fulfilled."

Magnum blinks at her "And you relinquish this to me?"

Ver'cal smiles at him as she nods "The cost has already been paid, simply wish and it'll be granted. I have already enchanted the Wheel so that it will only respond to you from now on.", she blows him an air kiss "Take care... mystic paladin." and she disappears in a cloud of purple energy.

Magnum looks to the Wheel as he puts his sword away, the machine comes to life as he gets closer "You will grant me what I want?" unsure of what to really expect.

A weak mechanical voice comes through "Y-Yes... what do you seek?"

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Up in the void Kathleen and Elvo are still attacking each other though the coyotes automata has suffered extensive damage, having lost it's left wing and arm along with it's right leg.

Kathleen circles around as she cleaves another machine in half "No where to run to now!" and she rushes the coyote.

Elvo aims her beam rifle and before she fires the jackal disappears, the coyote becomes confused, she looks to a puzzled Circie and the unicorn flies away to her flagship, Elvo runs a scan but can't pick up Kathleen's signature... what happened? A massive energy spike comes and sees quite a horrifying sight...

Magnum's voice comes through "Elvo, I need the Pegasus now, send it to my location!"

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Magnum is still standing before the Wheel as a bright light shines behind him, his gaze going towards the Wheel as his eyes stop shining in blue light.

The machine speaks to him "It... is... done." as the light behind Magnum fades.

Magnum takes a deep breath "Yeah... it is!", he charges his beam attack, the room becomes consumed in electrified blue and he fires, his beam hits the Wheel dead center and destroys the ancient machine "May the ghosts finally rest."

An explosion occurs behind him, he turns around and gets into a defensive stance, from the dust Derra and several other knights emerge, the wolf happily sighs as it is nice to see a friendly face... and seeing the hyena has his buster rifle is just refreshing.

Derra looks around "Looks like we missed the party.", he looks around more closely and becomes surprised at what is laying on the ground, he looks to Magnum "What did you do?"

"What needed to be done."

Elvo's voice comes through "Magnum, the Pegasus is on it's way but the Vision of Consumption has re-opened in this sector and it is beginning to form, it won't be long before it heads to Earth!"

"We need to evacuate what is left of our forces, leave any enemy forces to retreat, they are no longer the real problem at hand!", he moves towards Derra "Please Derra, make sure.."

The hyena nods with a grin "Consider it done brother.", he hands Magnum his buster rifle "I have a feeling that you are going to need this."

The wolf takes his buster rifle "I need everyone to get away from the path this phenomenon is taking, I will move to seal the breach!" and flies through the structure,

Derra looks to where Magnum went "Good luck brother."

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The surviving crusade forces are quickly evacuated, the remnants of the enemy flee in the form of Circie's flagship and a tainted mystic battleship, the remaining fleet assets move away from the firing line as the strange energy beings to form eyes and maws of teeth as it begins to slowly make it's way to Earth.

The Pegasus arrives in the launch bay of the Howling Crusader, Bensen is a little wounded and his power armor has suffered a good amount of damage, Elvo's remaining automata is under heavy repairs, The coyote opens the Pegasus and she sees something she never thought she would see...

"I... I don't believe it." the only words that can escape her lips.

Elco shares the news with everyone as they join on the bridge as everyone becomes instantly stunned by the news, they open up a viewer and see Magnum and his fully sealed Seraphim making great pace to Earth. Everyone across the fleet and on Earth look on as Magnum gets in a good spot between Earth and Mars, the wings of his suit flow out as he grips the the buster rifle with both hands.

Mo'Ceva and Za'vara are back on the bridge of their vessel as they crunch some numbers...

Mo'Ceva glances to the other vixen "All mystics must transfer their power to Magnum, he'll deliver it to where it needs to go."

Za'vara nods, she opens comms to all mystic vessels "Attention all mystics, this is Za'vara of the Guild! All mystics are to transfer all spare power they have from on their person and ship to Magnum!"

The three mystic ships light up the void as those on them expel their power and beams from every vessel move to the elemental wolf, Magnum is surprised by this but he thanks the gift bestowed upon him as he takes aim. Memories flood through his mind, his mind going from his earlier memories to now, he thinks of all those he holds dear, his parents, the women and extended family he has gained and his comrades... it is what he is fighting for...

Vanessa, Sabrina, Annabelle and Saraphina hold each others hands as they look at their wolf, Marouge is holding Poralla as the weasel begins to pray for their friend and the knights are gathered in stoic silence as they watch the mystic tiredly. Back on Earth, Brom along withe everyone else is watching his son, he gets on his knees as he is both concerned and hopeful for the outcome...

Magnum gains a full target lock "Magnum and Seraphim here, sealing the gateway.... NOW!" and fires.

The gathered energy flies through the void and crashes into the Vision of Consumption, Elvo looks and sees it is having a slow but obvious effect, but soon the cosmic horror begins to push forward again. Magnum has the suit go to it's limit, the power armor gaining a powerful blue glue against the darkness of space as the wings help keep him in place.

The wolf closes his eyes as he thinks of everyone he wants to return too, a sad smile forms on his muzzle 'I see... it's going to go that way huh?', his eyes open up and he opens comms to the mystics, knights, Marouge's forces, the Howling Crusader and his dad "Everyone... it has been an honor, I just want all of you to know in case I don't make it, I love you very much."

Everyone freezes in fear as Magnum's words hit them...

Magnum glares at the rift "SAFETY OVERRIDE!!! CODE STARDUST!!! AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1377787 OMEGA!!!", he sees confirmation on his hud "SERAPHIM!!! LET'S SHOW THEM WHAT YOU CAN DO!!!" as he channels more of his power into his suit "I'M GONNA MAKE THIS THING CHOKE!!!"

Seraphim becomes consumed with energy as wave of fresh power storms out, the reinforcing cascade punches into the phenomenon and begins to make it's way to Mars, the Vision of Consumption tries to stop the beam and managing to slow it down. Warnings blare in the Seraphim as the stabilizers are failing and the cooling systems can't keep up, the suits begins to sparks as very small electrical explosions begin to erupt...

Vanessa cries as she reaches out "MAGNUM!!!"

Tears leave the mystic wolfs eyes as he keeps pressing the suit 'I will make sure you all get home! I swear it!'

Magnum's willpower shines through as newfound power comes to the suit, the buster rifle is beginning to spark as it's systems become strained, the beam finally hits Mars, the beam goes through and Mars explodes in a violent torrent as the Vision of Consumption is sealed, the released wave from the destruction knocking out a good chunk of the fleets systems, the Seraphim continues to spark, it's power containment system finally gives and the suit becomes consumed in an explosion as blue energy paints the void. The ships occupants begin to shed tears as the blue light slowly fades, the ladies Magnum has been with are just in total shock as their watery eyes simply don't leave the screen but Bensen and Marie hug them as they break down.

Elvo stumbles as digital tears form, suddenly she sees something on sensors "It's the Seraphim!"

What's left of the Seraphim is making it's way back to the Howling Crusader on emergency power, everyone perks up but Elvo informs them that Magnum's vitals are low and are failing fast. Elvo nods to herself though and looks to the void... soon the Vector Kai is seen launching without any of it's weapons, it moves towards the limping Seraphim and embraces it before starting to make it's way back to the Howling Crusader, it's gentle embrace simply not letting go and both land in the hanger bay where medical units are already gathering.

To be continued...