Cupa P.O.V.
Negotiations between John and my father had been going a lot better than expected. John would only answer to me or my father. He was to be at my side whenever outside my personal quarters. I would debrief him every day before I sleep. He would then go to the gaurds barracks and do what he wished. If someone or something were to bother me, he would take care of it. If it persisted, he would deal with it. Permanently. He had informed the king and myself about his mental state. He had not however, explained what it was exactly. Nor had he explained how it got there. Apparently, it was extremely personal. He had actually had one of his 'personalities' erase it from his memory and entrusted said 'personality' to remember it for him. I believe he had mentioned naming him "Black". When we asked why, he explained that when he switches personalities, his eye color changes. Black was his more evil side. Black gave him enhanced speed and strength. However, when he was using Black, he lost his reason. Before he switched, he could tell Black what the limits were. Rules of engagement, Techniques allowed, etc. After the meeting, John had retired to the barracks. I had a feeling he would go the gaurds gym. I didn't know him well enough to tell his body language, but he seemed... uncomfortable. working out might take his mind off his brother being injured. I made my way to the gym and saw him working the punching bag. Three other guards were sparring in the ring in the middle. They didn't seem to notice him. He had two black buds in his ears with lines that was connected to something in his pants pocket. He was singing to himself.
"Colin Powell, Austin Powers. Lost in translation with the whole fuckin nation. They say I was the abomination of Obama's nation." He then stopped and started talking to himself.
"Yes, I know that's exactly what I am. No need to rub it in." Then the next song came on (I guessed) and he started singing again.
" Hey old man, rest your head, your breaking down inside.
Armor's cracked, set to collapse. Damn you don't you cry.
I've ended lives, I've ended worlds, I guess I've done it all
Fire and ice and rage inside; how long till I fall?
Somewhere all my darkest fears are gathering, it's not enough to save the day. I can't escape my nightmares.
Dreams have shown me who I am, a danger to myself. Trickster, feared, far from revered so I must fear as well.
Words and laughter wearing thin, breaking this disguise."
He stopped again.
"Stop talking, you little shit!" He said a little too loudly. The 3 other gaurds stopped sparring and looked at him. The lieutenant spoke.
"you talkin to us?" But John still had the buds in his ears so he didn't hear them. The LT took this as disrespect. He crawled out of the ring and walked over to John. The LT tapped John on the shoulder. John gave the LT a 'one minute ' sign and took out a small rectangular box. It suddenly lit up and he gave it a tap then took the buds out.
"Is there something you need Lieutenant? " He said smartly. The way he addressed the luietenant only infuriated him more. Then he put on a smug grin.
"Fresh meat?" The gaurd asked.
"You could say that, yes." John replied.
"Care to spar?"
"Sure. Only if all three of you go up against me." The three exchanged looks.
"Pretty cocky for a newbie. You got a name?"
Names John. You?"
"I'm Lee, the man on my right is Tom and the guy on my left is Kai."
"Cool. Let's go." The 4 walked over to the boxing ring. on the way, John noticed me, stopped, and gave me a creeper salute. The others followed suit.
"At ease. I just wanted to watch you fight." I said
"Well please, by all means, watch as much as you want." Kai said as the four had reached the boxing ring. Lee, Tom, and Kai stood on one side of the ring in an attack stance while John was on the other in a neutral stance. Without looking away from the three he asked me.
"Permission to use lightning?" Lightning was his more enthusiastic personality. It gave him super speed. But unless he chose it, lighting couldn't control him. Before I could answer, Lee spoke up.
"Ha! You want to use weapons?"
"Granted." I told John. He then smirked and addressed Lee.
"Only one who uses a weapon would think of a weapon." His eyes then changed from a calm ocean blue to an electric blue. When he spoke, his voice also changed. His old voice was more of a monotonic growl. This one sounded like a someone who was very cocky but also exited.
"We gonna tango or just stand here?" Lightning asked. Instead of answering, the three on the opposite side of the ring sprinted at him. Lightning yawned.
"Too slow." He disappeared and reappeared behind Kai. He gave him a swift kick to the back. One down, two left. Lee and Tom stopped to look at their downed team mate in surprise. Kai was knocked out in one hit. John reappeared in front of Tom and gave him a very strong uppercut. In turn Tom flew back about 7 feet and was out cold. Then lightning reappeared next to the downed Tom and smiled at Lee.
"I maybe new, but I am not to be underestimated." As soon he finished, he vanished. Then we were plunged into darkness.
"You afraid of the big bad wolf?" John cooed. Since there was no light, it sounded like his voice was everywhere. I looked around and saw a flash of blue light. Then it was gone. Again I saw it; closer to the center of the room. Then I heard Lee cry out in pain. Then, as if day had shown it's light on the room, the glowstone was back. Lee was knocked into the wall. We would need that repaired. I looked to see John in the middle of the ring. Shirtless. I couldn't help but stare. I could just make out a lightning tattoo on his left arm. It was fading fast. He had a nice build. He wasn't overly muscular but you could tell he had been working out before he came here. He was putting his shirt back on. I'm assuming that's how he took out the light without breaking it. He noticed my stare.
"Is something wrong ma'am?" He asked me. I turned and blushed.
"No. I think I will retire to my quarters for now. Have a good evening." I responded.
"Ma'am! " he snapped to attention. But I was not familiar with the stance.
"What are you doing? " I asked. He checked his motion.
"Sorry, I just forgot I wasn't in my world. This is how we salute." He said embarrassed.
"No, it's OK. I like that one a lot better. Since you are not a part of the normal military, this is how you salute to me. I will return in kind."
"Yes ma'am. I hope you have a good evening."
"You do the same." He snapped his new salute. I returned it. I turned and was leaving before he stopped me. His voice had changed to a slippery kind of voice. One that held deceit and treachery.
"Princess?" He asked.
"Yes?" I turned to face him. He was kneeling on the ground clutching his head.
"We have limited time to talk. He is fighting my control and winning. During your peace talks, a witch by the name of Anna infiltrated John's mind by way of telepathy. I told her to meet us in a clearing about 700 blocks from here in 3 days. I instructed her to teach John the ropes of most arts. She agreed. I just wanted to let you know before hand. Good night." He stopped clutching his head and stood up.; worry in his eyes.
"Are you alright? Did he hurt you? "
"Yes. I'm fine." Do you know what is happening in 3 days? "
"Yes. Black told me the situation. I'm sorry." He passed out.
"John? John!?" I rushed over to him. I checked his pulse. He was stable . Maybe fighting for control of his consciousness was too much to handle. I picked him up, (i was no pushover myself) and carried him to his quarters. I laid him down in the bed and pulled the sheets up to his shoulders. He looked rather... Cute sleeping.
'Gah! I can't think like that about my gaurds!' I thought. And yet, i couldn't help but think that he wasn't a gaurd and that he was a personal friend of mine. I walked out of his room and went to mine. Today had been very exiting indeed.
? P.O.V.
I was sitting on my throne in my kingdom in the nether. Being a princess had its perks. Suddenly, one of my spies that I had sent to the overworld burst through the door.
"Your highness! I bring news of a human with extraordinary speed and strength. He is not a cube human, rather, he has all of his shapes. He is located at Creeper kingdom and is a personal gaurd to princess Cupa. "
"Very good. You are dissmissed." He bowed and left.
"What do you make of this?" I asked a man in the darkness. He was clad in a red t - shirt and yellow shorts. He had two golden swords strapped to his back. He never said his real name, but he preferred to be called Ripper.
"Either a powerful ally, or a high paying target." He replied. I sighed at his single mindedness.
"It's always about the money isn't it?"
"Sure is. I will try to persuade him first. Then he will be a target." He said
"Alright. Bring him here before I decide a bounty."
"Understood." With that he was gone. So many questions, so little time! I smiled. I would love a new puppet.
I dont know why it indented, but thats how it is for the rest of the story. not my fault
