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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 2078828" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>UNDER A DARKSUN</p><p>SEGMENT 139</p><p>“GAMES”</p><p></p><p>As the last gith dies Mania watches the slavers and beast masters lead creatures and cages around. Why has he given up? Having Cosa taken from him is bad but to wish to die? He looks at the warriors in the cells across from him. Their silence tells volumes to him. They are prepared to die but with honor. He is not. He wants to die…but why?</p><p></p><p>The last few nights have been full of bad dreams and visions. A black gaunt serpentine creature visited his mind. It tore him apart then had others in black robes heal him. He then tore Cosa apart. She was not healed. Her head was placed on a pike to rot in the darksun’s light. Belinda didn’t last any longer. He would then awaken in a cold sweat. “…father…..”</p><p></p><p>He knew he was dreaming of his proposed father. His father was suggested to be a sorcerer-king named Bane. The sorcerer-kings and queens were all evil creatures that were masters of magic and psionics. A prophecy he had been told suggested he and his father would be at conflict. Some said he would win. But to be a force of good or a greater evil? This is what brought him and Cosa together at first.</p><p></p><p>Who would want to live knowing their father was an evil and murderous sorcerer-king?</p><p></p><p>“WAKE UP YOU DAMNED FOOL!” Screams the elven trainer as he strikes Mania in the ribs with a prod. “The master expects much from you. If you fail him- he will not take it lightly.”</p><p></p><p>“meaning you will suffer” thinks Mania. “Yes.” Answers Mania.</p><p></p><p>The trainer looks at him. He wonders if the spirit has finally been broken? If so, the timing was bad. He needed to be sculpted mentally. He needed to want to fight. It was illegal, but perhaps a sample of Drakes breath was required. This drug would drive him into a murderous frenzy. He would fight until he was dead or all others were dead. Dangerous to all exposed. As being an illegal tool in the arena, he could be thrown into the matches again if discovered. </p><p></p><p>If the Kirre amazed Mania, he did not show it. The multi-legged cat with great horns roared and fought against the restraints. As the gate opened, Mania could hear the crowd howl in surprise and glee as the Kirre breaks free and runs down a surprised and unprepared trainer.</p><p></p><p></p><p>“What brings you here Belinda dearest?”</p><p></p><p>“None of your concern Garrisaun. Nor is it the business of the Sky Sprinters.”</p><p></p><p>“You hurt me wife.”</p><p></p><p>“Wife?!? I and how many others do you claim as a wife?”</p><p></p><p>“You are my favorite human wife.” The elf smiles with his arms outreached and open.</p><p></p><p>“I am your only human wife.”</p><p></p><p>“Belinda- please- you hurt my immortal heart.”</p><p></p><p>“and mine? Begone elf. I have business here that doesn’t involve you.”</p><p></p><p>Belinda quickly moves away. Several elves dressed in blue and brown move to stop her but their leader motions for them to stop. “Watch her. Learn what she is about. This is not her normal environment. She has purpose here. I wish to know of it.”</p><p></p><p></p><p>The voice of Sirus was becoming clear and how she hated it. He was a powerful merchant and in secret, a dangerous follower of fire whom wished to see all of his enemies burn before him. She was but a toy and a distraction to him. Or was she? More was happening here than what was visible on the surface. Was his sister here? She thought she heard her but the drugs make everything so hard to understand. Using the same skills she used in Nibenay to avoid the Templars, she continued to look drugged. She had a hidden advantage of secrecy and needed to play it up but only when the timing was right. </p><p></p><p>“Oh good- look a Kirre is going to battle a Minotaur Lizard. This has promise.”</p><p></p><p>If Cosa understood any of that, she doesn’t show it as a fly crawls over her nose and down to her cheek.</p><p></p><p></p><p>“Are you certain of this Baylar?”</p><p></p><p>“For the last time- yes!”</p><p></p><p>The two Veiled Alliance mages continued to crawl through the understructure of the arena. They were going to destroy the games if they could. They planned on planting magical spells and triggers on the moving pillars of stone. It would not hurt the sorcerer-king nor most of his council but the people would question his authority and control. It was the best they could do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 2078828, member: 9255"] UNDER A DARKSUN SEGMENT 139 “GAMES” As the last gith dies Mania watches the slavers and beast masters lead creatures and cages around. Why has he given up? Having Cosa taken from him is bad but to wish to die? He looks at the warriors in the cells across from him. Their silence tells volumes to him. They are prepared to die but with honor. He is not. He wants to die…but why? The last few nights have been full of bad dreams and visions. A black gaunt serpentine creature visited his mind. It tore him apart then had others in black robes heal him. He then tore Cosa apart. She was not healed. Her head was placed on a pike to rot in the darksun’s light. Belinda didn’t last any longer. He would then awaken in a cold sweat. “…father…..” He knew he was dreaming of his proposed father. His father was suggested to be a sorcerer-king named Bane. The sorcerer-kings and queens were all evil creatures that were masters of magic and psionics. A prophecy he had been told suggested he and his father would be at conflict. Some said he would win. But to be a force of good or a greater evil? This is what brought him and Cosa together at first. Who would want to live knowing their father was an evil and murderous sorcerer-king? “WAKE UP YOU DAMNED FOOL!” Screams the elven trainer as he strikes Mania in the ribs with a prod. “The master expects much from you. If you fail him- he will not take it lightly.” “meaning you will suffer” thinks Mania. “Yes.” Answers Mania. The trainer looks at him. He wonders if the spirit has finally been broken? If so, the timing was bad. He needed to be sculpted mentally. He needed to want to fight. It was illegal, but perhaps a sample of Drakes breath was required. This drug would drive him into a murderous frenzy. He would fight until he was dead or all others were dead. Dangerous to all exposed. As being an illegal tool in the arena, he could be thrown into the matches again if discovered. If the Kirre amazed Mania, he did not show it. The multi-legged cat with great horns roared and fought against the restraints. As the gate opened, Mania could hear the crowd howl in surprise and glee as the Kirre breaks free and runs down a surprised and unprepared trainer. “What brings you here Belinda dearest?” “None of your concern Garrisaun. Nor is it the business of the Sky Sprinters.” “You hurt me wife.” “Wife?!? I and how many others do you claim as a wife?” “You are my favorite human wife.” The elf smiles with his arms outreached and open. “I am your only human wife.” “Belinda- please- you hurt my immortal heart.” “and mine? Begone elf. I have business here that doesn’t involve you.” Belinda quickly moves away. Several elves dressed in blue and brown move to stop her but their leader motions for them to stop. “Watch her. Learn what she is about. This is not her normal environment. She has purpose here. I wish to know of it.” The voice of Sirus was becoming clear and how she hated it. He was a powerful merchant and in secret, a dangerous follower of fire whom wished to see all of his enemies burn before him. She was but a toy and a distraction to him. Or was she? More was happening here than what was visible on the surface. Was his sister here? She thought she heard her but the drugs make everything so hard to understand. Using the same skills she used in Nibenay to avoid the Templars, she continued to look drugged. She had a hidden advantage of secrecy and needed to play it up but only when the timing was right. “Oh good- look a Kirre is going to battle a Minotaur Lizard. This has promise.” If Cosa understood any of that, she doesn’t show it as a fly crawls over her nose and down to her cheek. “Are you certain of this Baylar?” “For the last time- yes!” The two Veiled Alliance mages continued to crawl through the understructure of the arena. They were going to destroy the games if they could. They planned on planting magical spells and triggers on the moving pillars of stone. It would not hurt the sorcerer-king nor most of his council but the people would question his authority and control. It was the best they could do. [/QUOTE]
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