Executor Execution

Jacob looked at the mass of molten metal in the gold, blue bordered pot as it swirled around. He'd returned to Sanctuary in the early afternoon accompanied by the two probes, loaded with metal ore to the refinery in the cybernetics core after which An'drax had taken over. The metal had been melted down and the slag removed and An'drax had told him he'd collected just enough metal for one batch as well as the Nexus having mapped out Jacob's progress in the cave. Jacob returned to reality as An'drax nodded once and said

''It is ready for transmutation'' An'drax lifted the pot onto a repulsor plate and pushed it along with him as he took it across the building to the transmutation lab. The Protoss then ignited a bubble of energy around the pot and energy started to flow down from a valve in the ceiling and orbit around the bubble. An'drax nodded and said ''It will take nearly a full day and night to transmute''

Jacob headed out of the cybernetics core and looked around for something to do.

It is time you learn how to project an energy shield

Jacob nodded once and headed into the forest to his clearing; he stopped in the middle and enjoyed the fresh air waiting for the instruction to begin.

Divide your energy, allow one half to expand around you, do not release it however, with the other half condense it into a ball as you do for the psi-ball

Jacob closed his eyes as usual and allowed the energy to flow according to the Khala's instructions.

Now create a power feed from the smaller dense orb of power to the bubble around you

Jacob allowed a thin wire of energy to connect the two.

This will slowly recharge the shield if it weakens but will take some training to be able to sustain the power feed subconsciously

Jacob spent the next several afternoon hours on his shield.

Meanwhile a shabbily dressed figure stole through the woods picking away at his teeth with a blunt dagger as he observed silently, his experience helping him in this regard. He saw the boy traipsing through the woods and ground his teeth together in anger and recognition, then yelped as the heavy bladed weapon he was chewing on cut his tongue. He swore revenge silently and headed back, remembering to note the location of the camp.

Jacob had mastered the shield and was confident in his abilities in combat. He arrived at sanctuary just in time to hear An'drax shout ''SUCCESS!''

''ouch, what is it An'drax?'' replied Jacob wincing as he massaged his ear.

''I have succeeded in my experiment but before I can deem it worthy I must test it"

''On me then?''

''No, you are far too valuable Executor''

He smiled at the thought then asked ''who can we test it on then?''

''It must be a willing person if you wish to succeed''

"Where can I find-'' his eyes lit up ''it can be someone who's made enemies with the lord!''

''You must find such a person quickly then''

Jacob nodded and headed towards the castle, confident in introducing the newcomer to the Protoss. He wandered around the tree line close to the castle gates, watching for the chance to get in when he heard cursing coming from inside the gate and watched as four guards dragged two other guards in shackles into the woods. Jacob's eyes widened as he recognized the two guards he'd bribed. He had taken a liking to them and as he watched it became apparent that they were going to execute them. The two guards were forced to their knees as blades were drawn. Jacob had already closed his eyes and had two psi-balls rotating in his palms, he aimed and released at the two executioner guards who had raised their swords. Jacob lunged forwards as the two guards fell back screaming he managed to stab a guard in the chest as the two prisoners stood up and overpowered the last guard. Jacob nodded to the two guards who followed him into the forest, he headed a little deeper in before turning around.

''do you recognize me?''

The guards looked at each other ''you're the one who gave us the steak, what do you want?'' their eyes widened as Jacob lit his psi-blade ''and please don't kill us'' they added quickly.

Jacob grinned ''don't worry, I've taken a liking to you''

They sighed in relief then followed by a gasp of awe and fear as Jacob sliced through their solid iron shackles without the slightest effort. ''follow me if you want to live'' he stated before he turned around and set off into the forest. The guards looked at each other and shrugged, running after the boy who had so effortlessly slain three guards and freed them. Jacob arrived at the trees just outside Sanctuary and turned around, nodding to himself as he saw the guards approaching, he held up a hand to stop the guards. ''This is the final threshold, you must vow your allegiance to me if you wish to continue''

They looked at each other as a silent conversation took place between them and they nodded finally ''we pledge our allegiance to you for you saved our lives''

''very well, I am addressed by Executor''

The guards smiled and stood up and followed Jacob into Sanctuary, immediately their mouths dropped open and they stared confused at everything. The photon cannon immediately rotated to target the guards before Jacob accessed it and listed the guards as allies. The guards looked around in confusion and a jumble of words flowed out of their mouths as soon as they regained the ability to speak. Jacob smiled and simply said ''all in good time''. He also told them to wait there as he headed to the cybernetics core and had a chat with An'drax. He decided the guards were one frightening revelation from turning tail and running, vow or no vow.

A/N: Yes, I know, I know, I kept you guys waiting but the ROU (rate of upload) is going to slow down from now on. I hope you guys liked this chapter.

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