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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 2138604" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>UNDER A DARKSUN</p><p>SEGMENT 145</p><p>“THE FINAL GAMES PT IV”</p><p></p><p>An elf, a Mul and two humans remain within the arena. Each has wounds and circle around each other and the flag of victory. Mania is becoming entranced on the cheers. It was only now he has come to recognize the cause of the cheers and yells. They cheer for him. It makes the adrenaline bubble and soar.</p><p></p><p>Feeling over confidant, he goes for the flag early. In a panic, the other three react. He reconsiders the act and stops. The crowd cheers.</p><p></p><p>“He is daring and reckless. I like him.” says Garrisaun to his second in command. “Come, we need to leave before the psi-burst occurs. It would not do us well to be here.”</p><p></p><p>“And the woman?”</p><p></p><p>“Bring her. With proper conditioning, she will be mine willingly again.”</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>“Sirus- do you see what I see?” asks Allina to her brother.</p><p></p><p>The question snaps him out of his deep thoughts. “Humm? See what dear sister?”</p><p></p><p>“Is that not the old woman Derris? What is she doing?”</p><p></p><p>“The Oracle? Bah- she looks for her eyes and tongue no doubt.”</p><p></p><p>“Seriously brother- she seems quite content to talk to the senior templars and guards. She knows better than to force an issue with them.”</p><p></p><p>“She has seen the arrival of the giants again for all I know or care. AAAAGH. There goes the elf. Damned mul just broke it over his or her knee.”</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Cosa looks across to her right and can just see an old and frail woman. She is urgently trying to speak but the people are ignoring her. It appears her eyes have been removed. Without moving, she can not get a better look.</p><p></p><p></p><p>“This is foolish. What do we accomplish? Why do we fight? For the slavers delight? For the Templars betting parlors?” asks mania as he rides a column up into the air slowly.</p><p></p><p>“We fight to live.” says the human with deep black scarring on his arm and face.</p><p></p><p>“We fight to FEEL alive.” Sneers the mul as it climbs out from a ditch of submerged columns.</p><p></p><p>“Would it be better to for a different purpose?”</p><p></p><p>“What you suggest I understand but we are but slaves.”</p><p></p><p>“Really? I thought you were a champion. I thought you were good.”</p><p></p><p>“Back-off outsider!” the now angry human says as he moves to place Mania between himself and the mul.</p><p></p><p>“Some paths are chosen for us. Such this path is.”</p><p></p><p>“You can better than that. Both of you can better than this.” Mania slowly turns with his arms outstretched. The audience, without knowing what is being said roars. They believe he is mocking and daring an attack.</p><p></p><p>“You can make a difference. Join me. Join the ..oop” Mania returns to a defensive position as his column begins to descend. A column rises quickly that creates a barrier between him and the other human. The mul now rises to the air slowly.</p><p></p><p>“I am a half-breed. I would never be welcomed within your group. I have been warned of this. Of you.”</p><p></p><p>“Really?” says Mania with fake surprise. “By whom?”</p><p></p><p>“By the templars. The templars that look out for me. They look out for the city. Our king protects us. I will not join your foolish game.”</p><p></p><p>“The king that protects you….?!?!” Says Mania in a mocking voice. “Your king is not what he proclaims to be.”</p><p></p><p>“He protects us from the giants and the horrors of the silt.”</p><p></p><p>“Does he protect you or the investment he has called Balic?” Mania climbs a raised column. “You seem to be wiser than most combatants here. Think. Think about what you say.”</p><p></p><p>The human sees these two would prefer to battle with words. So be it. The black scarred human moves to the flag of victory and grasps it.</p><p></p><p>“For Victory!!!!!” and yanks it out of the post.</p><p></p><p>The crowd cheers and gasps.</p><p></p><p>Mania ignores him. He feels he is getting somewhere with the mul.</p><p></p><p>Sirus smiles. Allina’s champion has failed.</p><p></p><p>Cosa tries to decide quickly when to escape. She is uncertain when she will see Mania next.</p><p></p><p>Allina carefully reads the mind of the old woman. And pales.</p><p></p><p> Garrisaun and his elves have reached the main gate to leave. “Any time now- a new world order will begin.”</p><p></p><p>And below, under the moving columns, several packages designed to activate with the removal of the flag begin to glow. They are not where they belong however. But they function still.</p><p></p><p>The scarred whom waves the flag high over head then stops.</p><p></p><p>Mania and the mul both look to the ground.</p><p></p><p>Suddenly a shudder crosses through the columns within the arena.</p><p></p><p>“Move it! Move it dammit!” yells Mania as he begins to make for the wall. The mul frowns looking at the ground then gives chase.</p><p></p><p>The templars stop and try to sense what is happening. The other mages feel it first.</p><p></p><p>Blue and green goo bubbles through the cracks of the columns and begins to flow onto the surface of the arena.</p><p></p><p>“Keep going!” yells mania as he tries for the wall.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 2138604, member: 9255"] UNDER A DARKSUN SEGMENT 145 “THE FINAL GAMES PT IV” An elf, a Mul and two humans remain within the arena. Each has wounds and circle around each other and the flag of victory. Mania is becoming entranced on the cheers. It was only now he has come to recognize the cause of the cheers and yells. They cheer for him. It makes the adrenaline bubble and soar. Feeling over confidant, he goes for the flag early. In a panic, the other three react. He reconsiders the act and stops. The crowd cheers. “He is daring and reckless. I like him.” says Garrisaun to his second in command. “Come, we need to leave before the psi-burst occurs. It would not do us well to be here.” “And the woman?” “Bring her. With proper conditioning, she will be mine willingly again.” “Sirus- do you see what I see?” asks Allina to her brother. The question snaps him out of his deep thoughts. “Humm? See what dear sister?” “Is that not the old woman Derris? What is she doing?” “The Oracle? Bah- she looks for her eyes and tongue no doubt.” “Seriously brother- she seems quite content to talk to the senior templars and guards. She knows better than to force an issue with them.” “She has seen the arrival of the giants again for all I know or care. AAAAGH. There goes the elf. Damned mul just broke it over his or her knee.” Cosa looks across to her right and can just see an old and frail woman. She is urgently trying to speak but the people are ignoring her. It appears her eyes have been removed. Without moving, she can not get a better look. “This is foolish. What do we accomplish? Why do we fight? For the slavers delight? For the Templars betting parlors?” asks mania as he rides a column up into the air slowly. “We fight to live.” says the human with deep black scarring on his arm and face. “We fight to FEEL alive.” Sneers the mul as it climbs out from a ditch of submerged columns. “Would it be better to for a different purpose?” “What you suggest I understand but we are but slaves.” “Really? I thought you were a champion. I thought you were good.” “Back-off outsider!” the now angry human says as he moves to place Mania between himself and the mul. “Some paths are chosen for us. Such this path is.” “You can better than that. Both of you can better than this.” Mania slowly turns with his arms outstretched. The audience, without knowing what is being said roars. They believe he is mocking and daring an attack. “You can make a difference. Join me. Join the ..oop” Mania returns to a defensive position as his column begins to descend. A column rises quickly that creates a barrier between him and the other human. The mul now rises to the air slowly. “I am a half-breed. I would never be welcomed within your group. I have been warned of this. Of you.” “Really?” says Mania with fake surprise. “By whom?” “By the templars. The templars that look out for me. They look out for the city. Our king protects us. I will not join your foolish game.” “The king that protects you….?!?!” Says Mania in a mocking voice. “Your king is not what he proclaims to be.” “He protects us from the giants and the horrors of the silt.” “Does he protect you or the investment he has called Balic?” Mania climbs a raised column. “You seem to be wiser than most combatants here. Think. Think about what you say.” The human sees these two would prefer to battle with words. So be it. The black scarred human moves to the flag of victory and grasps it. “For Victory!!!!!” and yanks it out of the post. The crowd cheers and gasps. Mania ignores him. He feels he is getting somewhere with the mul. Sirus smiles. Allina’s champion has failed. Cosa tries to decide quickly when to escape. She is uncertain when she will see Mania next. Allina carefully reads the mind of the old woman. And pales. Garrisaun and his elves have reached the main gate to leave. “Any time now- a new world order will begin.” And below, under the moving columns, several packages designed to activate with the removal of the flag begin to glow. They are not where they belong however. But they function still. The scarred whom waves the flag high over head then stops. Mania and the mul both look to the ground. Suddenly a shudder crosses through the columns within the arena. “Move it! Move it dammit!” yells Mania as he begins to make for the wall. The mul frowns looking at the ground then gives chase. The templars stop and try to sense what is happening. The other mages feel it first. Blue and green goo bubbles through the cracks of the columns and begins to flow onto the surface of the arena. “Keep going!” yells mania as he tries for the wall. [/QUOTE]
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