Angel Falls: Vengeance Sought (short story)
Angel Falls: Vengeance Sought was the first half of a duology of prose stories by DeviantArt user BelRhaza4017 written to bridge the gap between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of James Bridger's Kate Five. Being set in the collaborative setting of Angel Falls, it featured multiple characters owned by different creators, including Ms. Blitzen, PhyreFrost, Coil, Blue Tide, SilverStar and Gravitas, all created by Knight3000, as well as Hailey Storm, created by Moxiee.
Contents
Plot
On board the Nyhshea Eternal, dry-docked on the continent of Atlantis, medical officer Rhomerho Kel Llurian is summoned by the ship's A.I. Navatu because the sapient Arcane Bolt Stallion, Prince Ozarion, appears to be “quite upset”. Hurrying to his stall in the cargo bay, Rhomerho discovers that Ozarion is experiencing distress through his telepathic link with the Atlantean princess Emily, alias Ms. Blitzen. Indeed, now that he's in close proximity to Ozarion, Rhomerho's own prismatic chassis begins to resonate with the same signal and he too begins to feel Emily's pain. Reacting quickly, Rhomerho has Navatu bring him his battle armour, intent on heading to Angel Falls to investigate. Ozarion agrees to let Rhomerho ride him. After telling Navatu to inform Matthias that they're headed to Guardians HQ, the pair take off through a hatch in the Eternal, transforming into an actual bolt of lightning that rushes halfway across the world.
Back at Guardians HQ, a bedridden Emily is being watched over by her friends PhyreFrost, Blue Tide, Coil, SilverStar, Hailey Storm and of course by her fiancé Matthias Geist. They receive Navatu's message and hurry to the roof to welcome the two Atlantean visitors. After marvelling at Ozarion for a few moments, having never seen him in person before, they all return to the medical wing to explain the situation to Rhomerho. To allow Ozarion to follow them, Matthias and Hailey use their powers over elemental energies to shrink him into a small orb of light.
Rhomerho uses his advanced knowledge of the fusion of technology and magic to restore PhyreFrost's abilities, and even improve them. To the surprise and amusement of the crowd, they take this opportunity to share a kiss. After he's done, Rhomerho further surprises his audience by asking to transfer here on a permanent basis to become the Guardians' full-time physician. Two hours later, the group disperses and the inner circle of Matthias, Rhomerho and Ozarion are finally allowed to see the resting Emily. A tearful Matthias promises to spend more time with Emily from now on and help her train to increase her mastery over her powers. He also promises that they'll get married properly as soon as Emily's attacker is captured.
As night falls over the city, Rhomerho, Matthias, Hailey and Ozarion meet up on a rooftop near the Angel Falls police headquarters and agree it is time to begin their hunt for the alien creature who injured Emily. After making sure the call will not be intercepted by the authorities, Ozarion contacts Navatu, asking him to track their movements remotely just in case something goes wrong.
Worldbuilding
Universes
- This story takes place in Reality Z-25 31-H.
- Prince Ozarion originated in another world “where elemental creatures thrive”, where Matthias Geist and Ms. Blitzen travelled on Valentine's Day the previous year, with Emily and Ozarion's spirits linking as soon as she saw him.
Other
- Rhomerho Kel Llurian is an “alchemically-enhanced Neo-Atlantean”. He is hundreds of years old.
- Rhomerho swears “in Poseidon's name”.
- Ozarion resembles a Clydesdale. He describes himself as an Arcane Bolt Stallion of the Northern Crags of Pangea.
- PhyreFrost's civilian name is Madely “Maddie” Malone.
- Matthias and Emily are engaged.
- PhyreFrost's backstory involved nanites bonding with her body.
- Emily was previously injured during an adventure which saw her “deranged brother”, Gravitas, lifting Atlantis out of the depths.
- Hailey Storm can summon a “flame dragon” called Puff as a familiar.
Continuity
- This story follows on from the events of COMIC: Kate Five vs Symbiote - Chapter 2 and COMIC: Kate Five vs Symbiote - Chapter 3.
- It and PROSE: Angel Falls: Vengeance formed a two-part arc.
Behind the scenes
Read online
The story can be read for free on DeviantArt.
