Chapter 6.5

Khybon, Partial Assimilated

After the human known as Anton left his forge, Khybon went to his personal chamber where he looked at an old photo. In this photo a young Khybon was seen with a massive Underworlder this was Galdrix before he became a Danian. As he looked at the picture of his mentor Khybon remembered the day he and his master were changed. It started as an ordinary day in the Underworld when Galdrix and his young student were searching for parts at the scene of a huge territorial dispute between the Underworld and Danian armies.

"Master Galdrix I found a perfectly intact Liquilizer, maybe we can use it to create an aquatic version of the Obliteraters."

"Interesting idea Khybon, and I told you just call me Galdrix." Galdrix responded while going over to see his students' find, not noticing a small team of Danian Mandiblors being led by a new warrior by the name of Jaal approaching.

"Hold on men look, the Underworlds Chief Battlegear Engineer and one other. If we take them we'll be able to build our own battlegear. Surround and capture them men."

As the Mandiblors start to surround the engineer and his young student one of the Mandiblors accidently kicks a bolt which makes a tiny sound that almost no one would think twice about. However, having to deal with spies on a daily basis has given Galdrix finely tuned hearing. After hearing a noise coming from nearby Galdrix turned around and spotted a squad of Danians trying to sneak up on him and his student, armed with staves and Parasite Projectors. Seeing that they're outnumbered Galtrix shot of a flare he keeps at all times to signal the Underworld army. Knowing that they've lost the element of surprise the Danians started their attack, firing blasts and parasites. Galtrix and Khybon narrowly dodged the barrage when suddenly, Jaal sent a Pebblestorm storm at Khybon. Seeing this, Galdrix stepped in front of his student taking most of the attack while Khybon only got a small scratch. However what they didn't know was that Jaals' Earth attacks infect his targets with Danian Parasites upon impact. Suddenly a blast of fire struck nearby causing everyone to look and see the Underworld army being led by their King and the father to Chaor, Koraax. Seeing that they are outnumbered and outgunned the Danians fled.

"King Koraxx, we didn't expect you to answer our call." Galdrix groaned out while clutching his chest where Jaals' attack struck him.

"I was nearby tracking a group of Danian spies when I saw your flare. It's a good thing I did or I'd might not be able to have found them. You okay?"

"Yes I'll be find your high-ngh ARRRRGH!" Galdrix suddenly called out as he strarted to transform into a Danian. Realizing whats happening to him Galdrix grabbed his young student and using an experimental piece of battlegear he created to extract Danian Parasites before the completly infect their hosts extracted most of the parasite in his young student, sparing him from the same fate. Unfortunately, he only had one, and they were one use only.

"Khybon, you are the master of the forge now. Keep up with your training while I'm gone." "Mas-Galdrix, no." "King Koraax, it was an honor and pleasure to serve you and the Underworld." Galdrix got out before he took his leave. One of the soldiers tried to aim at the former Underworlder but was stopoed by their king.

"Stop, we will let him go as an Underworlder today, but tommorow, we will consider him a Danian." As they made their way backto Underworld City, Khybon started thinking about his teacher with the Danians when suddenly a bright glow surrounded him and in his place was a Danian-like Khybon. King Koraxx was shocked by this and worried for his old friends' student when he suddenly turned back into an Underworlder, only this time with two extra arms. Seeing this Koraax took the young Underworlder to Kopond the High Muge of the Underworld for his opinion. Upon seeing the what had happened in the young Underworlders' memories Kopond conclude that there was still a piece of a Danian Parasite in him. Not enough to completly turn him into a Danian, but enough to make him part Danian. After hearing this Khybon decided to train his body and mind so that he may be able to control his new powers so that one day he can cure his former master.

After reminiscing about that faithful day, Khybon decided that the time he takes on an apprentice may be fast approaching.