The dungeon door opening awoke Cain. He didn't bother looking up, another Longcoat coming to check he's still in his cell. Cain closed his eyes, trying to block out everything.

But the sounds of soft footsteps caught his attention. There was no clicking of boots, or clatter of clumsy feet. They were soft, and nearly inaudible. Cain lifted his head. The dungeon was pitch black, except for a small light witch came from the direction of the footsteps.

Suddenly his chains clattered to the ground. Cain brought his arms in front of his body, rubbing his stiff shoulders. He looked back up as his cell dolor unlocked. The door opened. He found himself face to face with DG, or Galldora, whoever she was.

"You have to get out of here." she said.

"Split personality?" Cain asked. He hadn't moved yet.

"I managed to regain control, but I don't know how long I can keep her back." DG explained.

Cain stood. This was DG, but for how long? "What about you?"

DG shrugged, "There's nothing I can do. I can keep trying to hold her back, but she'll regain control sooner or later."

"I'm not leaving you behind."

"You have to get Azkadellia and Aislynn as far from here as possible! She's looking for the two remaining gems of the OZ! Azkadellia has the emerald with her and Aislynn has the sapphire! If she gets hold of them she'll-" Dg cringed and doubled over in pain. She dropped to her knees.

"DG?" Cain asked.

"She's trying to take over. Hurry, run!" DG yelled.

"We'll stop her Deeg." Cain promised.

"Go!"

Cain stood and ran. DG watched him until he had cleared the dungeon. The pain doubled again, causing her to cry out. She felt her control slipping through her fingers.

You can't keep me back forever! Galldora screamed.

"I don't need to." DG replied.

"You can't." Galldora said. She stood up and examined her surroundings. She saw the bars of the cell and Cain's chains. She spun on her heel in fury. The little whelp!

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Galldora sat on her throne. Her hand propped up her chin. Zero stood at the base of the stairs. Several units of Longcoats awaited orders.

"It would seem that the queen is stronger than I thought. I'll have to put her somewhere to keep her out of the way." Galldora said.

"How would you like to deal with her?" Zero asked.

Galldora sat up straight, "Bring me the silver mirror hanging in my room. That should keep her still."

"Yes Mistress. You two, retrieve the mirror!" Zero ordered. The Longcoats nodded and rushed out of the room. "what about Wyatt Cain?"

"Follow him. He'll lead us right to the last two gems." Galldora answered.

"Very well. Captains, take your units and search the city until you find him. Keep out of sight and follow him." Zero ordered.

"Yes sir." The units left the throne room.

"The mirror, Mistress."

Galldora stood from her throne and walked down the stairs. She stood in front of the mirror, looking back was DG. "Let's see you escape now." She closed her eyes and held her hand on the glass. The mirror began glowing for a few seconds before it stopped.

DG was sealed inside the mirror. She banged her hands on the glass, "Let me out! Let me out!"

"Not this time. You will not stand in my way. Galldora turned from the mirror, "Hang her on the wall. I want her to see her family fall."

The Longcoats hung the mirror on the right wall of the throne room. Galldora walked back up the steps and sat herself back on her throne. "It feels much more comfortable, not sharing a body with someone."

"What are your orders, Mistress?" Zero asked.

"Tell the alchemists the finish the broche. I want it ready by the time we apprehend the others." Galldora ordered.

"Yes Mistress." Zero bowed and left he throne room.

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TBC

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