K-Gforever: Ok I'm sorry, I took so long to update any thing, but I lost inspiration for the next chapter of Phantome. But I'm not finished with that story yet!
Linus: You're few fans are going to be very angry if they aren't already.
Lloyd: K-G got a boost of inspiration during the last two weeks before the spring break.
Jaffar: She's just been too lazy to type it up sooner.
K-Gforever: Alright, alright! This is a more serious story. It may have a little comedy relief. The summary explains it all. I don't feel like typing it up again.
Ange: Lazy!
K-Gforever:…watch it… B(
Ange: K-Gforever doesn't own any thing!
Chapter 1
Like a dark shadow, he moved swiftly through the forest as if he knew it like the back of his blood-stained hands. The Angel of Death stopped, and creped to the edge of a large camp. Being careful not to be seen or noticed by any of the Phearian solders, he stayed high among the tree branches. He finally saw his target, a large tent in the center of the camp with the Phearian royal symbol on either side. He leapt to a tree right behind the tent, and paused to check for any movement. At that moment a strong, blond, green armored solder stepped out of the tent. He could also catch the last part of a conversation.
"Thank you for your report, Harken, you may go take care of your own arrangements."
"Yes sir I will tell the rest of the men who aren't on watch to do the same."
The solder, Harken, looked up, and for a moment, seemed to have seen the shadow cloaked figure, but didn't see anything. If the assassin had real emotions he probably would have let out a sigh of relief, but he knew that if he did such a stupid, pointless act, he would have given his position away. Instead he pulled out one of his blood read daggers and waited for Harken to turn around completely so he could make his signal.
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Nergal and his army of morphs were out side in the shadows waiting for Jaffar's signal. Nergal mused how easy it was to fool the guards with a simple invisibility spell. Two nights ago the foolish Marquis was stupid enough to appose him right to his face. He had seen how powerful Nergal was but took no heed of it. Now he was going to pay for his insolence.
Nergal suddenly saw a red flashing, signaling that Jaffar had succeeded in infiltrating the camp. Nergal knew his perfect assassin wouldn't fail, he never did. Nergal murmured an incantation and the fog began to get thick. This caught the solders by surprise because it was a clear night only minutes before. They sensed something was wrong, and they were right.
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The Angel of Death also saw the fog but was not alarmed at all. This was all part of the plan. Normally he flew it solo, but this was one of the most risky and important missions yet. There was a sudden cry of pain from all directions.
Harken spun around only to be petrified in one of Nergal's spells. Jaffar took the opportunity to strike down the hero. Once he was down, Jaffar ran into the tent and found his target.
Once all of the Pherian solders were down, Nergal slightly lifted the fog. He was met by his assassin and a bloody, weakened marquis. He walked up to them; his black robes giving off the illusion of gliding."So, you thought you could get away from me so easily did you? Normally I would kill you, but since I like you, I'll give you another chance. Join me in my reign and you will be found in my favor."
"I would never join the likes of you!" The marquis hissed.
"Give it some time," Nergal tapped his head with his finger, "You might need to think this through. Hold tight to him Jaffar!" The Angel of Death did as he was told and gripped harder on to the lord's arms. Nergal murmured another incantation and they were instantly teleported out of the forest.
All was silent, not a living thing moving. All except one solder. One solder who, was barely alive. 'My lord!' The green armored hero struggled to get up. 'I will save you!'
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Jaffar was now back at the Black Fang headquarters. Nergal had teleported him there while he was headed towards the Dragon's gate. It was late and was time for him to rest. He'd gone without sleep for five days and was starting to feel some of the fatigue. He undressed and plopped on his stiff bed. It was comfortable enough for him to get some sleep...
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Lightning flashed, illuminating the down pour of the night. A boy huffed and puffed as he ran, feet slapping in the puddles, his cloak soaked in the rain, and tears streaming down his face. Lightning flashed again sending a thunder bolt in front of the boy stopping him in his tracks. There, before him stood an ominous figure in a black cloak. The boy clutched something under his cloak remembering a voice, "Don't let anyone see it or take it from you, no matter what!"
"Come with me boy," the dark figure spoke in a voice mixed with sweet and threatening tones. The boy grabbed a knife from his cloak, the man just laughed at him. "Puny boy, do you think you can defeat me with that little tooth pick?" The man was right, the boy had no choice but to pull out another knife from his cloak. He then, jumped at the man shouting at the top of his lungs hoping to sound fearless. The shadow just moved out of the way, but the boy seemed to have been calculating that move for he swung his dagger at the man right away. The figure was barely able to move out of the way. The boy still managed to cut a deep gash in the man's arm.
"Well," he sneered, "seems the royal pet has some skill with blades." The boy just gave a deadly glare, which was very strong for a boy his age. There seemed to be nothing but bold hate. The man lifted one of his skinny, pail hands and formed a dark ball of magic. The aura was strong enough to make the wind and rain around them swirl. Time seemed to slow down as the ball was released form his palm. The boy was petrified; he didn't know what to do against dark magic. He was never exposed to it before. Then, everything went black. He was still alive. He could ear the rain pour around him. The dark voice spoke once again. "You're still alive, impressive for a boy so young, Jeremy."
Jeremy opened his eyes. He was sprawled on the floor; the front of his cloak was singed from the magic. He slowly sat up. His hood fell back revealing dark red hair. He glared at the luminous dark figure. The man's hand began to glow with a dark aura once again. He pulled back his hand and then released the energy toward the boy. He let out a scream and then-
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Jaffar sat strait up gasping for air, and soaking in sweat. He put his hand up to his forehead and ran it through his hair taking in a deep breath. He flung his covers off and sat at the edge of his bed. That was the strangest dream he ever had. The dark figure, the boy; he had no idea who either of them were. But the thing the boy clutched… he had a hunch what that was. He stood up and went to his closet. He knocked on the wooden wall near a back corner until he found what he was listening for. He then, dug his dagger onto the side of a certain wood panel and pulled. After about a minute or two, he finally dislodged a square wooden box and slid it out. He sat back down and opened the top. Inside was a package wrapped in old rags. He carefully lifted it out, and slowly unwrapped it. He pulled out a golden necklace with a pendant on it. The necklace was nothing special, but the pendant was a different story. It was made of gold with decorations of white gold, and in the center, there was a large red rubby. It was beautiful and obviously very valuable. He had no use for it and wasn't sure why he'd even bother to hid it from his master.
There was a knock at the door. Jaffar quickly put the necklace back in the box, shoved it back into its place in the closet all before the door swung open.
"Come on Jaffar! Today you're going to the bar with me and you're going to have a drink and fun!" Linus! Jaffar gowned inwardly. The walking muscle was always talking about helping him to 'loosen-up a bit'. Funny thing is, Jaffar didn't remember asking to be 'loosened-up'."Come on buddy! We'll have a few drinks, hang out, and maybe even get you a woman! Yup, a couple of hot studs like us; we wouldn't be able to fend off the ladies with a stick!" Linus winked.
"Then I'll fend them off with my daggers!" Jaffar snapped. They had arguments like this every time the both of them were off missions.
"Oh c'mon Jaffar, loosen up! You might even get laid." Linus winked. Jaffar couldn't hold back the blush that appeared on his face.
"Don't be discussting Linus! Besides, aren't you still a virgin?"
Linus scratche the back of his head, "Well, yeah, but only because my father has forbidden me to do anything until I get married. Says the first time is supposed to be a 'special moment'...what ever! But you, you're free to do what ever you want on your spare time. It's not like you have a girlfriend alreaddy." Jaffar just decided to answer that with the old 'silent treatment'.
'He can't make me go and that's final!'
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"…Why am I here again?" Jaffar asked in a defeated sort of way.
"Sonia and Ursula are both on their rags and someone has eaten all of the chocolate." Linus answered as-a-matter-of-fact idly.
"I'm just glad you guys remembered me before you left." Lloyd added, "I would have had to deal with a bitchier-than-normal Ursula." Lloyd shuddered at the thought. That woman has given him scars both physically and emotionally. He felt sorry for her, since she had to go through that all her life, but did she really have to take it out on every guy who passed by her?
Linus ordered them around with out even asking; Lloyd, because he already knew what he likes, and Jaffar…because he would have refused. The barmaid set them their drinks and left to a different costumer. The two Reeds chugged their drinks down while Jaffar just looked at his.
"Hello," Linus poked him on the shoulder, "you're supposed to drink it not look at it. This isn't an art show." Jaffar shot him a glare.
"You've drinken before haven't you?" Lloyd asked. Jaffar looked back at his drink, which was foaming at the top spilling on the counter in front of him.
"Ha! He hasn't!" Linus laughed, "I mean, the Angel of Death is a virgin and hasn't been tainted by alcohol? If you didn't go around killing people, they would think you were a saint. How old are you?" This all seemed to amuse Linus.
Lloyd nugged him, "Don't go yelling that stuff out loud!"
"…nineteen…" Jaffar mumbled.
"What?" Lloyd asked turning to Jaffar, "I didn't quite hear you."
"…I'm nineteen." Jaffar mumbled a little louder.
Both Reeds' eyes went wide. They figured he was much older. He was way too serious to be so young.
"Man… that Nergal has really twisted you- ouch!" Lloyd smacked Linus over the head. "What was that for!" Linus half asked half shouted. Lloyd motioned toward Jaffar with his head. "…oh…" Jaffar seemed a little uncomfortable with the subject.
They sat in silence for a while before they heard a voice. "Why hello young ma'an. Ye look like ye could use some happy time." Some one purred. A very loose woman, with reviling clothes, and a funny accent, who was obviously a prostitute, was standing beside Jaffar. She waited for his reply leaning forward revealing a LOT of cleavage.
"…I'm…fine…" Jaffar gritted through his teeth.
"Aw c'mon han'some. Don ye wont some fun wit me?" she batted her eyelashes. Then, the eyed the Reeds, " Or mabe one o' ye cuties wont t' take his place." She suggested.
"Er…s-sorry," They said in unison shaking their heads.
"But he's free!" Linus laughed pointing at Jaffar who glared at Linus. The woman eyed Jaffar again. He jumped when he suddenly felt a very friendly hand run up and down his front. His face grew bright red, especially when Linus sent him cat calls. Jaffar looked at the two. Though, his face didn't have much emotion but the color, Lloyd was able to see the change in his eyes from pleading to anger. He also saw Jaffar reach for his dagger.
Lloyd then jumped up at the woman, "Hey, we're kind of busy right now. Why don't you ask that guy?" Lloyd pointed to a depressed looking guy.
The woman gave a huff and left. "Whew…" Lloyd wipped his head then turned to face Jaffar, "What where you thinking! She's completely harmless!" Jaffar just stood up and stalked off. He didn't have to take this.
TBC.
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