Rebirth in the Apocalypse: Third Time's a Charm



Warning: Possible triggers including mentions of r@pe in a past life; no details will ever be given.

"What do you mean; what lies did we believe?" asked Liu Wei, his world exploding into a million pieces as Violence revealed everything. He looked down at the woman sleeping in his arms and gently tightened his embrace. 

"You thought that she was not satisfied with you four, so whenever you were called, you went willingly," explained Violence. "Death was the only one reluctant to leave her. He thought that she had kidnapped Demeter's son because she was lonely since everyone was gone all the time. He believed that as long as she always had one of you four with her, then she would never want another. However, where you three go, Death always has to follow."

Violence let out a harsh laugh. "Instead, you fell into Bin An Sha's plot and left your vulnerable Queen all alone and easy prey. Self-fulfilling destiny if I ever hear of it."

"Bin An Sha," interjected Liu Yu Zeng, his bike slipping out from under him for a second before he managed to righten it. "As in the incompetent doctor that Wang Chao brought back with him?"

"Yeah, that one," said Violence. "And I, for one, am more than happy that you left him back in City H. Maybe he will starve to death or get eaten by zombies, saving us all some trouble."

"Do you think that is a possibility?" asked Liu Wei.

"No," grumbled Violence. "Even if every last person in this world died of starvation, Demeter would make sure that her little boy remained happy and healthy. Which is more than I can say for her plans for Hades."

"Why does she hate Hades?" asked Liu Yu Zeng, confused. "It's not like Li Dai Lu asked for Bin An Sha to become obsessed with her."

"For the exact same reason why Athena punished Medusa for being raped by Poseidon. Because at the end of the day, it is never the man's fault," sneered Violence. "It was also the reason why Hades forgave you again and again, because it was never your fault."

"That will end now," growled Wang Chao. "We will not leave her again, and we will definitely not leave her to Bin An Sha's mercy."

"Huh, apparently you can teach an old dog new tricks," smirked Violence, and Liu Wei could feel the tension flowing out of her. "But back to the mushroom allergy. The mushroom belongs to both Hades, as death, and Demeter, as rebirth and life. So, every time she consumes a mushroom, a part of her soul is destroyed, and she is drawn closer to the final death, but another half of her soul is returned to the underworld to heal. It's a complicated process."

"Does that mean that because the mud water has six types of mushrooms in it that, six parts of her were completely destroyed?" shouted Chen Zi Han as he turned around to look at the passenger sleeping in the truck.

"Two parts of her soul," said Violence sadly. "The mushrooms were ground up, so she didn't consume whole mushrooms."

"Who did she lose?" asked Liu Wei sadly.

"Sadness and Depression," shrugged Violence, not at all upset that it was those two personalities that she lost. They definitely would not be missed.  "But Bitch and Psycho went back to become stronger, so you might want to keep your eyes open in case they make an appearance."

"All good," shrugged Chen Zi Han. They were all different aspects of the woman he loved, so it wasn't that big of a deal. 

"Now for your marching orders," said Violence. "She needs to take it easy for a while. She has some heavy shit that she needs to deal with in two years, but she is not strong enough to face it right now."

"What do you mean?" asked Liu Yu Zeng.

"Let's just say that Medusa is not the only one to receive unwanted attentions," sneered Violence. "Nor the only one to think that it was their fault. Her second life was filled with trials and tribulations that no woman or man should ever have to experience."

"If that is the case, then she doesn't ever have to deal with it. We will do it for her," growled Chen Zi Han.

"I am afraid not," smiled Violence sadly as she looked at the woman in Liu Wei's arms. "This is something that she has to face herself to rebuild her soul."

"Then we will stand by her and support her in any decision she makes," shrugged Liu Wei. And if it meant that one of the guys got to the son of a bitch first, well, then that was just retribution. 

Violence chuckled. "Yeah, I think I like you guys a lot more than the Horsemen in the past."

"And after her vacation? What should we do then?" asked Wang Chao. 

"Then find your weapons, level up until you are the Four Horsemen, make sure no one releases the other three seals, and kill all of your soulmates that are still living," said Violence, turning to look at Liu Wei.

"Why are you looking at me? Wu Bai Hee is dead. I killed her," he pointed out. Violence rolled her eyes in response but said nothing.

"We will get everything done," assured Wang Chao as Ares put on a burst of speed. 

"Good. Get to the cabin, and don't stop for anything," said Violence. "Kill anyone in your way."

"Understood. And Violence," said Liu Yu Zeng as Lin took off after Ares. "Thank you for telling us everything."

"As long as you don't tell her. Remember, in order for her to be restored to her original form, she needs to remember everything by herself," said Violence before disappearing.

"Does anyone else feel like the rug has been pulled out from under them?" asked Chen Zi Han after a moment. 

"Yup," grumbled Wang Chao. "But at least we know what is going on now."

"I just don't like keeping it from Princess," replied Chen Zi Han. 

"I think you are overlooking something really important," pointed out Liu Wei. "She is actually keeping it from herself. And who are we to determine what she should or should not know."

"That is a very gray area," said Chen Zi Han worried. 

"And sometimes, that is all we have," answered Wang Chao, effectively ending the conversation.