The SS and S cores Zander and Cyrus obtained certainly could help improve the security systems outside of Haven.
Sophie's B tier crystal, she learned, could be used to create a creation monolith, like they used for the beast training assessment, and could be set up outside for extra protection.
However, she was glad she turned it into an amulet for Cyrus.
According to Zoey, Eldrick and Juno, more and more outsiders were entering the initial 10 mile barrier. They've had to use other defense systems, rather than relying just on Lister. For one, they changed the location of the entrance, to a new location, and made the phrase to enter invisible.
A message was sent out via the cards, 'If you aren't in Haven and wish to return anytime soon, do so in the next two months, as we will be closing down due to heavy threats.'
Sophie had a very unique suggestion, one she wasn't sure could actually happen.
"It was the Father, Luna and Leo who originally set up the protection systems for Haven, correct?" she asked Zoey.
"Yes it was, but no one has seen them for quite some time," Zoey responded.
After Zander and Sophie explained why Solace had not been helping lately, it made a lot more sense to Zoey.
"So you're saying the Father can't interfere with anything on Earth or his soul will shatter?" Zoey asked.
"Yes, but that doesn't mean Luna and Leo can't, so maybe if we pray to them to bring us a SSS creation core to raise a beast to protect the lands, as well as an A rank and a S rank creation Monolith to keep the beast fed, allow for hunts outside of Haven as well as provide further security from getting into Haven, it could work," Sophie suggested.
They had learned of all the different types of things beast cores could be used for.
They could be used to make any time of gear, or weapon, and the grade was higher the higher the core.
Most viewed using the S and above crystals for gear as a waste, as they could be used to create great security measures, like the shifting domain and time outside of Haven, could also be used in bulk, which was hard to come by, to erect creation Monoliths, which would spawn beasts at a set rate.
Most notably, the higher beast cores could be used to make defense weapons, including SSS rank beasts.
"What type of beast are you thinking?" Zander asked Sophie.
"Well I think the obvious choice would be a Dragon, as you and I would be able to raise the egg due to our body temperatures," Sophie said.
"That's a good idea, we'd have eyes in the air and above and it would be able to handle the S and A rank beasts if they get out of control outside of Haven," Zoey suggested.
After running it by the council, it was approved with a unanimous decision. The King and Queen also approved this decision, and all of Haven prayed, strictly to Leo and Luna.
Zander and Sophie each said their own unique prayer, which also included Tej.
The original prayer was to Luna and Leo, "Luna, Leo please help Haven in any way you can. We require a SSS rank beast, preferably a Dragon, so Sophie and Zander can nurture the egg and have some control over it. Also, please provide us with S and A rank creation monoliths and extend our barriers using a SS and S beast core we recently came across, for Solace we pray," all of Haven prayed.
"Luna, Leo and Tej, we hope you are well and we miss you all dearly. I know we are asking a great deal, and I'm not even entirely sure how you can pull off coming to Earth without Theo noticing. But if you're able to, it would greatly benefit us in this war, as the Tej hinted at potentially a new prophecy, send our love to Zephyr, Nixie, Soraya and all of the children, for Solace we pray, to the great Luna, Tej and Leo," the ended their prayer.
After nothing happened, everyone's spirits were down the rest of the day and rumors were circulating Haven that Solace had abandoned them.
The King held a press conference to all of those in Haven stating,
"You must all understand, the Father is under a bind to not aid Earth in any way and Theo will leave Harmonia and Zander alone until he's 18, and will leave Harmonia alone after that as well. They can't enter Earth without coming down via a giant beam of light, so it would be quite obvious to Theo if they were to come, which could put the Father and our location at risk."
After this, the citizens of Haven felt much more at ease. It was nice knowing that the Father had given up that much for them, as this was not common knowledge. Thanks to Zander and Sophie, they were able to explain the situation to the council and King and Queen, who were regularly attending the council meetings these days.
That night, Zander and Sophie shared a dream again.
"My dear Zander and his beautiful wife Sophie, it's Luna. I'm able to speak to you in your dream state undetected. In order for this plan to work, several things will have to go in motion and we would need full cooperation on all of them. First, Sophie must reach her next evolution, so Zander you must be ready to aid her through that process or risk what happened to you, happening to her. Second, Leo and I would have to come at the same time, and after discussion with Leo and Tej, both Leo and I have received offers from Theo to work with him. The next request would be to have the King and Queen of SilverCrest agree to die by Leo's hand, sending them to Solace. Their children will be safe, but Leo and a new rule from Phantom's Keep would take over SilverCrest. Leo is willing to go undercover at his own risk, and when we teleport to Earth, we'll join together and Leo will bring Theo some crystals, which will make the rise in power from Leo look legitimate. Pray when you have received an answer from SilverCrest and Sophie has reached the young, adult phoenix form."
In the dream, they also saw Rebirth and how the Phoenixes had risen in number, nearing the 40s. Zephyr and Nixie's oldest were young adult phoenixes now as well, and there were several more adult phoenixes they didn't recognize.
Tej was their de facto leader, and they all had homes, which seemed a little weird for phoenixes, but it looked nice, nonetheless.
The final part of the dream confirmed their suspicions that Nalthis was under Theo's control, as they saw King Justice and his main force failing another attempt to persuade SilverCrest to join them, as a giant battle took place with Deke and Zeke and SilverCrest, resulting in many casualties for SilverCrest and a simple retreat from Phantoms Keep.
They awoke the next morning and looked each other in the eyes, and they both knew what to do.
"This is far riskier than I imagined, but the world is trending toward war anyway, isn't it?" Zander said.
"Yes, but I feel if we don't act, Haven will eventually be found and if Theo has two Chimera of that strength, I can only imagine what else he's hiding. Just look at how large and dangerous the Cerberus Nightmare was. It's not like you can go casting that spell whenever you please, especially when allies are around," Sophie explained.
"It's nice to see the phoenixes doing well, I'm sure one day Zintan and Scarlett would love to visit that place. I almost forgot you haven't seen me in my phoenix form yet," Zander said as he grabbed her hand and rushed to a larger, more open area.
Zander transformed into a full Golden Phoenix, with Golden feathers covering his entire body, which grew to around 12 feet tall and his Golden wings had grown about 10 inches on each side to make up for the height and weight change. His arms were now fully clawed, his legs now full talons, and his face was somewhat recognizable, mostly because of the spiked feathers on his head, his silver eyes and white flames emitted vibrantly from him.
He flew over to Sophie, grabbed her with his beak and tossed her on his back.
Sophie then jumped off Zander and transformed into her phoenix form, and the two of them flew around the open area for a little bit before they both landed.
Sophie was still around her natural height, which was six foot, and her pink feathers still extended to her elbows and knees. Her face had started to change, much like Zander's did, with the jawline being different and
Zander gave her a gentle kiss, on the cheek, with his beak. He didn't want to risk biting her lips, but Sophie kissed him back on top of the beak and said, "I love you, why don't you let Zintan have some time in this form today?"
Sophie transformed into her human form, and her face scrunched up, with her eyebrows furrowed, the face Zander loved even though it meant she was annoyed.
"Why have you been slacking on training, we have this big plan and you're out there letting Zintan fly around for fun?" Sophie said while folding her arms and looking away.
Zander, who had transformed into his human form and turned invisible, in order to hide his naked body, explained,
"You were the one who told me not to push it, as I was ranking up too fast, so I took your advice. Anyway, it's good for Zintan to get practice in too, in case I ever need to switch because I'm too drained to go on."
Sophie finally looked back at him and said, "Good answer, but how do we get me to level up?"
"I think I have an idea. You should challenge some of the council members to a spar, that really fast tracked my evolution," Zander suggested.
"If at any point you think you are nearing your limit, or feel an evolution coming, please bind to me and I'll be able to teleport to you. I'm glad we tested the binded teleportation if one of us is in potential danger and I'm glad despite Haven's security, it still works."
"Ok, while I do that, you go and explain to the King and Queen what the plan is regarding Solace and their condition to help. I love you babe," Sophie said.
"Sounds good my love, I love you too!"
Sophie was off to train and Zander approached the King and Queens corridor, which was guarded by Ethan.
"Master Zander, how may I be of service for you today?" Ethan asked, with a polite bow.
"You know you don't have to call me Master and you don't have to bow to me Ethan, if anything, I should bow to you," Zander said with a polite smile and gave a firm hug to Ethan, who hugged him back.
"Like I always tell the Young Prince, some habits are harder to break then you would think, but ok Zander, what can I help you with today. What brings you to the King and Queens chambers? You'd be happy to know both Zoey and Cyrus are in there having Lunch right now," Ethan said with a smile.
"It's above the prayer to Solace, Sophie and I received an answer in our dreams last night. We both had the exact same dream, much like when we've received prophecies," Zander said.
"Give me one moment Master, sorry, Zander," Ethan said, as he entered the King and Queen's royal chamber.
"Hello Ethan, is there something wrong?" the Queen asked, while taking a sip of tea.
"No your highness, young Master Zander is outside with a response from Solace, he wants to present it to you, the Queen, and as luck would have it, Cyrus and Zoey," Ethan responded.
"Oh, that's great news! We were just finishing lunch, let us get cleaned up and change into our casual clothes. Ask him for ten minutes and we'll be right with him. You can escort him to the meeting hall and we will meet you there," the King said with a clap and smile.
"I can't believe he got an answer so soon, I wonder what it is?" Zoey thought.
"I have a feeling this is going to be a pain in the ass, like a super pain in the ass, more than this Prince stuff," Cyrus thought with a smile.
"That's Zander though, it's like he and I were destined to always run into trouble."
Ethan did as directed and led Zander to the meeting hall, which was grand in size. It looked like it could hold over 5000 people, but Ethan took a left turn into a smaller meeting room, which had a round table and 10 chairs, all eloquently designed with the Hart family logo and colors. Zander was glad Sophie had him change into his formal wear for the meeting.