Marvel: Breezing Through History as an Eternal

As Pluto finished spending time with Thena, he walked back to the house that the others were staying in. They were all scattered at this point, some slept in their rooms, some got out of the city to fetch some air, while some went to the tavern, drinking alcohol to pass time.

When Pluto entered the house, however, someone was waiting for him. It was Ikaris. He was leaning against the wall, looking through the window, his hands crossed in front of his chest, and he was emotionless.

Once Ikaris saw Pluto enter the house, he greeted. “Pluto,” he nodded.

“Hello, Ikaris.” hummed Pluto as he saw on a stool near Ikaris. “Not sleeping?”

Ikaris shook his head. He stared at Pluto for a couple of seconds, as if trying to read his mind. Then, he spoke. “You knew from the start?”

Pluto raised his eyebrows. “Knew what?”

“Our mission.”

“Ah…” Pluto clicked his fingers. “Yes, I knew it.”

Ikaris clenched his fist. “Then why? Why didn’t you tell us?”

“I am not allowed to tell all of you Ikaris, you know that.” answered Pluto. “I assumed Ajak told you this?”

Ikaris nodded softly as he looked away from Pluto, staring through the window again. “Why did you break the rules then? This mission is for the good of the universe. Are you trying to rebel?”

Pluto chuckled. “I’m not that stupid to fight a celestial, Ikaris. It’s just that I don’t really like being a slave for them.”

“WE exist for Arishem, Pluto.” said Ikaris sternly. “You’re calling it slavery is an exageration. We are not slaves, we are messengers.”

“That’s a rather interesting term.” commented Pluto. “Messenger. What are we telling the humans? Technology? religion? How to make a society?”

Pluto then chuckled and shook his head. “No Ikaris, I prefer the term Shepards. We took care of them, then we slaughtered them later for nourishment.”

Ikaris was quiet for a second, before saying. “So you are rebelling?”

“No, I am not,” said Pluto. “Even though I have these thoughts, I will still carry on the mission. I’m still learning Ikaris, my attachment towards humans is only for a few individuals.”

Then, Pluto stood up. “But what about Sersi? What will happen if she knows? Will she rebel? Kill herself? Sulk?”

Ikaris stared at Pluto. “I believe she won’t do that.”

“Then you don’t know her well.” said Pluto in disappointment. “You’re his lover Ikaris, I know deep down, you know what would happen if Sersi and the others know.”

“Then you-”

“I believe it is useless to talk now,” said Pluto. “It’s more effective to discuss this if everyone knows later.”

“What will I do now? Say nothing?” questioned Ikaris. “Lie to the others for thousands of years?”

“Ajak trusted you with this secret,” said Pluto calmly. “It means that you can keep a secret well.”

“What about you then?” countered Ikaris. “Will you continue to lie to the others?”

“Maybe.” murmured Pluto. “Maybe not.”

Ikaris looked away again. “I kept thinking about this, you know? To know that all of this would end… that all that socialising would be useless and would just hurt them when the time comes… how did you do it?”

“I try not to think about it.” hummed Pluto. “But then again, earlier in the mission, I never really cared for humans until now.”

“What about Thena?” said Ikaris. “Would you tell her?”

“No..” Pluto said calmly, but Ikaris could tell that Pluto was doubting himself. “Not now. I will tell her when the time comes.”

“Just like that?”

“Just like that.”

Ikaris was quiet. It was like this for a few minutes, quietness in the room.

“This is not the end,” said Ikaris. “When the time comes, I will make sure that you won’t ruin it.”

“You can try,” said Pluto. “At that time, it would be you against everyone. Are you ready to do that?”

“For Arishem? I am ready anytime.”