Interlude 26

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26.x (Interlude, …)‏ is the tenth chapter of the Sting arc. Trapped by Gray Boy, Scion reflects on his history. Coming to earth, meeting Kevin Norton, assisting humanity. And speaking for the first and only time. Reflecting on his nature, listening to Jack, Zion comes to a decision.

Plot

The events of the last chapter seen from Scion's perspective:

History of the entities, Scion and Eden. The birth of their species, their arrival, the bonding of the Shards, Eden's death. Scion wanders and mourns.

Weaver tries to convince Scion to leave but fails.

Saint makes a desperate gambit. Listette assumes her office.

Jack talks to Scion in his prison. Scion listens.

The Gold Morning begins.

Characters

Entities

Zion(name revealed)
The partner(unnamed)
Third entity

Combined Strike team

Civilians

Dragonslayers

Saint

Slaughterhouse Nine

Jack Slash
Harbinger clones
Gray Boy clone (indirect mention)(defect)
The Siberian
Others

Cauldron

Contessa (unnamed)
Number Man (unnamed)

Major Events

Zion is convinced to rethink his life based on advice from Jack.

Trivia

This chapter is mostly from the perspective of Scion or Zion as he is revealed to be here, but small segments are from the perspective of Golem, Tattletale, and Saint.

References

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