Elementals: Light & Darkness

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After entering the portal to Orion, the group was greeted by the usual sight of the white walls and insanely bright lights of the laboratory that Grimmus works in, with a multitude of scientists, like usual, hard at work. Almost like he can tell when they arrive, per usual, Grimmus immediately made his way down the staircase that led to an upper floor and greeted the group with relief.

Grimmus: Man, I must say, I was worried sick that something might've happened to all of you- Wait, who are all of these people? Wait, Jack, is that you?!

Jack: Yeah, it's me, Grimmus. Long time, no see, am I right?

Grimmus: Well, seeing as how you were dead, yeah, long time, no see, indeed. Ya know what, I'll ask questions later, I'm just glad all of you are safe and sound.

Sub: Well, we barely survived every encounter we've had with Herobrine as of late, so I'm not sure you'd say we're safe.

Grimmus: Wait, Herobrine? He was the one that we picked up energy readings for? Honestly, I can't quite say I'm surprised. We've been attempting to track him, but what time he isn't in one of the universes we're aware of, we can't get the slightest read on him. Well, before we continue the conversation any further, I'd say it's probably best that I escort all of you to the control room so we can have this conversation a little more thoroughly.

Grimmus led the group of nine to the control room where they would continue the discussion of all that's happening within the multiverse.

Grimmus: Alright, back to what we were discussing earlier. My group and I have made the attempt to keep tabs on Herobrine's movement in and out of universes the best we can, but as I said already, anytime he isn't in one of the universes we're aware of, we can't get a read.

Ghost: That's because whenever he's not hunting for us, he's in the Netherworld.

Ava: What's the Netherworld?

Ben: Yeah, Ghost, spill the beans.

Ghost: The Netherworld is both a universe separate from every other one, while also existing within each one. It's a world forged out of pure darkness, and believe me when I say that it's not a place for the feint of heart.

James: How exactly do you know so much about it?

Ghost: I know so much because I come from a branch of it. Hades is Olympus's variant of the Netherworld. Like I said, the Netherworld isn't a place that you can head to without a special way of transport, such as my teleportation abilities, but depending on what universe you're in will determine what version you're gonna end up in. If I had to guess, I'd say that Herobrine's coming at us from the Netherworld parallel to that of Prime.

Sub: If that's the case, though, then how has he been able to transport between different universes through that one version?

Ghost: Now, that, I'm just as clueless as you guys are. The Creators gifted him with powers that are on a whole other level from any of our's. He can do things that any regular individual would deem outright impossible.

Neos: Honestly, I'm not too sure that trying to go after him is a great idea.

Grimmus: Well, until you nine decide to go after him, I have managed to create something that can keep him and his shadow warriors from coming here.

Ben: Awesome! What would that be- Ow!

Grimmus went around and began to pick out a strand of hair from everyone's head, aside from Steve and Neos. With everyone being more than lost in terms of what he was planning to do, Grimmus made his way back to the head of the control panel that rested at the top of the control room and would rest each of the strands down on it, with the table scanning each of them for the DNA that remained within them.

Steve: What are you doing, Grimmus?

Ben: Yeah, man, what was that for?! That hurt!

Grimmus: I do apologize to anyone that may have brought even a sliver of pain to, but it was needed in order to get your DNA; that is, unless you prefer the alternative of getting blood drawn?

Ben: Uhhh... Ya know what, on second thought, maybe getting my hair pulled isn't that bad at all, hehe.

Steve: What did you need our DNA for anyway, Grimmus, and why didn't you take mine or Neos'?

Grimmus: Well, I already have strands of DNA for the both of you where you did tests here with Null all that time ago and when Neos' body was being contained here. In terms of why I needed your DNA, well, just watch and see.

After speaking, Grimmus would immediately push a button on the control panel that caused a special rod on the laboratory's rooftop to begin releasing a type of blue tinted signal wave through the air. After just a brief moment, the signals ceased, and everyone began to question Grimmus even further.

Reaver: Yeah, I'm lost, what was that?

James: That makes two of us. What was the point in that little light show?

Grimmus: That, my friends, was my latest creation: the Universal Transport Blocker. With it activated, no one aside from individuals with DNA that matches any of you can enter Universe Orion by any means.

Neos: Wait, really?!

Ben: That's so cool!

Jack: Wait, are we sure that it works?

Sub: Trust me, as the second smartest in the room, I can confirm that there has never been a device that Grimmus has made that didn't work.

Ben: You seem awfully sure about giving the title of "second smartest in the room" to yourself.

Sub: I'm just speaking facts, kid.

Ben: Kid?! We're both eighteen!

Steve: To answer your question, Dad, we don't have to worry. Grimmus' stuff always works.

Jack: I... I guess...

Neos: Everything ok, Dad? You seem a bit anxious?

Jack: O-oh, y-yeah, I'm fine. I guess I'm still just getting used to being alive again is all.

Ghost: I mean, that's understandable. After all, it's not everyday that you get resurrected.

Neos: Yeah, you're telling me. You all got brought back to life by a fountain; meanwhile, I had a madman revive me.

Steve: Hehehe, yeah, Neos, I guess you've got a point. Anyways, back to our discussion. I believe Dad was next up to speak?

Jack: Oh, y-yeah, that's right. I suppose it's time that I tell each of you what I know about Herobrine...

The Netherworld
Meanwhile, in the Netherworld, Herobrine was continuously throwing giant pieces of debris into the magma that laid below the pitch black mountaintop he was standing on. As he did, he began to yell in rage at the fact that the Elementals had bested him.

Herobrine: Son of a bitch! Why?! Why must you sorry sacks of shit continue to resist?! Why can you not just die?! I have to kill them all... It's my destiny to do so... Wait... I can sense their presence again... They're in Orion. That's it... No more playing games with you people. The gloves are coming off this time... This will be the fight that you don't walk out of, Elementals... I promise it...