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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 2085067" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>UNDER A DARKSUN</p><p>SEGMENT 142</p><p>“THE FINAL GAMES PT I”</p><p></p><p>The pain of the Darksun’s crimson light cut into Mania’s eyes. He has been underground resting or waiting for battle now for 48 hours. He and the others are led out. There are twenty-four combatants. Races vary from human, elven, dwarves to B’rogues and a thri-kreen. They are chained to a raised pillar of stone along the outer edges of the arena. The center pillars are raised in a formation of a pyramid. They act as steps reaching the center raised pillar which has a grand flag with the national markings of Balic.</p><p></p><p>Mania has no wish to be here. </p><p></p><p></p><p>= I see him brother Sprinter. He stands before the templar division =</p><p></p><p>= Thankyou brother Sprinter =</p><p></p><p>“Tell me how much you have missed me Belinda my love.” Asks Garrisaun while mentally speaking to his elven tribe.</p><p></p><p>“I never loved you Garr. You caught me at a vulnerable moment. I was young and had no idea.” Answers Belinda as she looks across the area noting the out coming warriors. This is the final battle. If Mania is here, he will be in this arena, in this contest. Unknown to her, about 60 feet away to her left, is the templar section where a withdrawn Mania stands.</p><p></p><p>= Grand brother Sprinter- from what the woman spoke of, this human looks more like a wiped kank than a furious tembo.=</p><p></p><p>Garrisaun ponders on this.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Cosa is certain that any attempt to run will be futile. They are about 50 feet away from any exit. To maintain her appearance of being drugged, she can not reach for her leash to pick the knot on it. What to do?</p><p></p><p>“Ah- there is Artesies’ new champion. I hear he is a wild one. Strong and incredibly fast.”</p><p></p><p>Cosa rolls her eyes towards the direction he is looking. Black top and breeches. Black boots. Light colored hair. Could it be? She almost reveals herself at the surprise of it.</p><p></p><p>“I hear he has the devil in him also dear brother.” Adds Allina, Sirus’ sister as she returns with a small bundle.</p><p></p><p>“No doubt he does. What have you there dear sister? A package from a secret admirer?”</p><p></p><p>“It matters little to you. Have you any wages?”</p><p></p><p>“Are you asking me to wager?” Sirus asks in surprise.</p><p></p><p>“No. I never bet. I always pick the winner.” And with that she settles down and sits motionless.</p><p></p><p>= If you are whom I think you are- be ready my Alliance friend.=</p><p></p><p>Suddenly, things make less sense to Cosa. Sirus’ sister is a Veiled Alliance member? And what is she doing?</p><p></p><p></p><p>“For the last time Baylar- place the blue clay on the pillar there and the red clay on the pillar nearest the center.”</p><p></p><p>Baylar grumbles as he switches the blue with the yellow clay. He knew everything had to be just right so that no one was seriously hurt- only scared but crawling under the arena beneath the magical pillars was something else.</p><p></p><p>“Nathen…Nathen…. NATHEN!”</p><p></p><p>“WHAT!” composure. “What is it Baylar?”</p><p></p><p>“Do you hear something?”</p><p></p><p>The contest was about to begin and the pillars were beginning to tremble and shake.</p><p></p><p>“Hurry! We must leave!”</p><p></p><p>Crouched to fit within the five-foot space, the two alliance agents begin to scurry. A few pillars to their left drop with a dull thud. Suddenly overhead, a pillar rises. “HURRY!!!!”</p><p></p><p>CRUNCH</p><p></p><p>“Nathen?” ah Nathen….</p><p></p><p>CRUNCH</p><p></p><p>And the packages, whatever they may be sit and unattended. </p><p></p><p></p><p>=Do not look up young champion. I have beside me a young lady named Belinda. Impress me and she is yours. Disappoint me and ….I will allow you to fill in the blanks=</p><p></p><p>Not unfamiliar to mindbenders- Mania answers</p><p></p><p>= and Cosa? =</p><p></p><p>= Nearby = guesses Garrisaun. He smiles at Belinda and winks.</p><p></p><p>Then it happens. Now that he is aware and alert he sees her. Cosa.</p><p></p><p>“Oh look Sirus. Is it a good sign that the young Champion waves at you?”</p><p></p><p>“Ever the fool. He waves at his master whom sits several rows behind us.” Sirus lies.</p><p></p><p>What is dear sister up to? Wonders Sirus to himself being careful not to think too hard and allow her to read his thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 2085067, member: 9255"] UNDER A DARKSUN SEGMENT 142 “THE FINAL GAMES PT I” The pain of the Darksun’s crimson light cut into Mania’s eyes. He has been underground resting or waiting for battle now for 48 hours. He and the others are led out. There are twenty-four combatants. Races vary from human, elven, dwarves to B’rogues and a thri-kreen. They are chained to a raised pillar of stone along the outer edges of the arena. The center pillars are raised in a formation of a pyramid. They act as steps reaching the center raised pillar which has a grand flag with the national markings of Balic. Mania has no wish to be here. = I see him brother Sprinter. He stands before the templar division = = Thankyou brother Sprinter = “Tell me how much you have missed me Belinda my love.” Asks Garrisaun while mentally speaking to his elven tribe. “I never loved you Garr. You caught me at a vulnerable moment. I was young and had no idea.” Answers Belinda as she looks across the area noting the out coming warriors. This is the final battle. If Mania is here, he will be in this arena, in this contest. Unknown to her, about 60 feet away to her left, is the templar section where a withdrawn Mania stands. = Grand brother Sprinter- from what the woman spoke of, this human looks more like a wiped kank than a furious tembo.= Garrisaun ponders on this. Cosa is certain that any attempt to run will be futile. They are about 50 feet away from any exit. To maintain her appearance of being drugged, she can not reach for her leash to pick the knot on it. What to do? “Ah- there is Artesies’ new champion. I hear he is a wild one. Strong and incredibly fast.” Cosa rolls her eyes towards the direction he is looking. Black top and breeches. Black boots. Light colored hair. Could it be? She almost reveals herself at the surprise of it. “I hear he has the devil in him also dear brother.” Adds Allina, Sirus’ sister as she returns with a small bundle. “No doubt he does. What have you there dear sister? A package from a secret admirer?” “It matters little to you. Have you any wages?” “Are you asking me to wager?” Sirus asks in surprise. “No. I never bet. I always pick the winner.” And with that she settles down and sits motionless. = If you are whom I think you are- be ready my Alliance friend.= Suddenly, things make less sense to Cosa. Sirus’ sister is a Veiled Alliance member? And what is she doing? “For the last time Baylar- place the blue clay on the pillar there and the red clay on the pillar nearest the center.” Baylar grumbles as he switches the blue with the yellow clay. He knew everything had to be just right so that no one was seriously hurt- only scared but crawling under the arena beneath the magical pillars was something else. “Nathen…Nathen…. NATHEN!” “WHAT!” composure. “What is it Baylar?” “Do you hear something?” The contest was about to begin and the pillars were beginning to tremble and shake. “Hurry! We must leave!” Crouched to fit within the five-foot space, the two alliance agents begin to scurry. A few pillars to their left drop with a dull thud. Suddenly overhead, a pillar rises. “HURRY!!!!” CRUNCH “Nathen?” ah Nathen…. CRUNCH And the packages, whatever they may be sit and unattended. =Do not look up young champion. I have beside me a young lady named Belinda. Impress me and she is yours. Disappoint me and ….I will allow you to fill in the blanks= Not unfamiliar to mindbenders- Mania answers = and Cosa? = = Nearby = guesses Garrisaun. He smiles at Belinda and winks. Then it happens. Now that he is aware and alert he sees her. Cosa. “Oh look Sirus. Is it a good sign that the young Champion waves at you?” “Ever the fool. He waves at his master whom sits several rows behind us.” Sirus lies. What is dear sister up to? Wonders Sirus to himself being careful not to think too hard and allow her to read his thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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