Author's Note: Took me long enough. I'll submit two or three chapters at one time, though, 'cause I've been writing my arsenal off! ;)
Hahaha, Vlad makes me giggle in this chapter. Enough of me- here it is!
Chapter 10: The Ancient Ones
"You?!" shouted the Fright Knight in surprise.
"Oh, now who are you?!" By this time Vlad was annoyed. He didn't sit well when he had no idea what was going on- it was why he prefered to be in control.
"We are the Ancient Ones," answered a different voice. "We are the ones who, centuries ago, imprisoned Pariah Dark in the Sarcophogus of Forever Sleep."
"And the reason Aibfinnia is missing," growled the Knight in disgust.
"Now, now, Knight," came the first voice again. "Have we not agreed to join in the search? It was part of our deal, after all, when you betrayed Pariah Dark to us. We agreed that in exchange for your assistance, we would guarantee the safety of the Princess until you could be united... forever."
"Would someone cut me loose while you reminesce? There's someplace I need to be." He was thinking of Maddie; at home, alone.
"We can't do that," said the second voice.
"Because no matter how many times you deny it, there are ways of telling if you have been in contact with Aibfinnia- much more reliable ways than asking the Painter."
"Then let's get it over with so I can get home! There are some urgent matters that need to be attended to!"
"Knight- you know the location of his home?"
"Er- yes."
"Good. Go there. You know what to do."
"Wait- no- you can't!" Vlad put in, panicked. Maddie was there, and much too weak to fight back if the Knight were to get violent.
A group of hooded and cloaked figures came into his line of vision. The leader, red eyes glowing menacingly, chuckled.
"I think you'll find that we can, Plasmius."
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Author's Note: You'll find out who the Painter is in the next two chappies.