A/N: RED ALERT! RED ALERT!
"x37JB51x" is back at it and on a new account! He is now going by xJB06x and is re-posting his plagiarized story now under the title "Black Dawn I – Talons of Blood". The Sh8t head had been copying my friend TheDrkKnigh12's story "GATE: World at War V2" and blocking everyone who calls him out for it!
Last time I told you guys no to confront him cause I thought he learned his lesson the last time. But now that he is at it again, I think it is time the community needs put him on blast and call out xJB06x for stealing someone else's work and claiming it as his own! Don't believe me? Read DrkKnigh12's story then read Black Dawn and you will see what I mean! This guy is a total parasite and must be reminded that he is nothing more that a wannabe fan fic writer that cant even come up with his own story so he has to steal from other, better authors. It only a matter of time before he steals from someone else and claim it as his own! He is scum!
This has been a public service announcement by UH-60 NIGHTSTAKER, Put JB on Blast.
Now on to the story...
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{ Chapter 36: Enter the Devil... }
Febuary 24th, 20XX...
Minataro Provence, Falmart.
Of all the places the Emperor could have sent him, Molt had to send him to this hell hole. For as long as he had been alive, Lord Kano Lo Mudran had lived in absolute luxury and splendor. Out of all the noble houses that existed in the Saderan hierarchy, the House Of Mudran was well known for the lavish lifestyle the family lived in. The family owned some of the largest mansions within Sadera and owned similar properties in numerous cities within the Empire itself. There was even a rumor that the Mudwan even owned an entire island near the coastal colonies and would hold insanely lavish parties where only the highest of the high within the Imperial Court would be invited.
But of course the Mudran family had to ave gotten their wealth from somewhere and while they did own a number of businesses within the empire, there was one trade the House of Mudran was known for...
Slaves...
For as long as anyone could remember, the Mudran Family were the largest Slaver Guild within the Imperial Court and had been since the early days of the Empire. It was often said that the Empire was built on the backs of Mudran slaves, as the Family had always been a major source of forced labor for the Empire. They operated many of the major Slaver camps within the Empire and was one of the few Noble Houses that had their own private army. An army that would often marched along side regular Imperial Forces anytime the Empire decided to expand its boarders.
It were the Soldiers of House Mudran who had brought back slaves when the Empire crossed the Gate into Japan. But the Mudran could have never guessed that their actions would have brought such a brutal response from the Other World. As no sooner had the Imperial Army had been defeated at Alnus hill, the family began to receive reports that a number of their slaver camps had been attacked and destroyed by "Unknown Forces", while the slaves themselves were able to escape.
It did not take long for the House of Mudran to realize just what was going on and just who was behind these attacks. What ever the Empire had enraged beyond the Gate had not crossed over to only seek revenge, but were actively trying to locate those who had been taken by their Soldiers. But this fact only struck home when they were told about the death of Count Mesto in Altum Urbs. Mesto had been one of their closet associates for decades and had always supplied the Mudran Family with beast-men from the southern territories.
His mutilated body was found in his bedroom just minutes after the Other Worlders had attacked his city and liberated hundreds of slaves. Eventually the Emperor himself has instructed the Mudran Family to gather the remaining slaves they had taken from beyond the Gate and relocte them within the northern territories of the Empire. If the Other Worlders wanted their people back so badly, then it could be an advantage in the Empire's favor. They could use the safety of these slaves to force the other worlder army to surrender and withdraw from Alnus. But that could only happen if said Other Worlders were unable to locate their people first.
As a result, hundreds of slaves, mostly male, had been relocated several mines within the Minataro and Gurrere Provences. This is where they would remain until the war ended and the empire was able to ship them to other slave camps.
The largest of these camps was located near what many in the Empire knew as Ubertas Hardy Sciptor, (Hardy's Gift). By far one of the largest and deepest gold mines the Empire had in operation in the north. From here, millions of dollars worth of gold were mined on the backs of thousands of slaves that worked none stop in horrific conditions. It was also here that one would find Count Enoc El Mudran, head of the House of Mudwan and thee biggest slave trader in the Empire.
He, along with several members of his family had fled the Capitol and moved to their small yet lavish estate near Sciptor. The fact that the other worlders were actively killing known slavers in the Empire, had a bit of a sobering effect on the Mudran. Especially just how they were able to kill Count Mesto in his own home without anyone seeing them. As a result, Enoc and his family moved to what had originally been built as a holiday home. But would not serve as their new home for the foreseeable future.
There weren't that many people who knew of their new estate up north had it was highly unlikely that the other worlders would know as a result. But this new reality did not change the decadent mindset that had always defined the Noble House. As supply wagons would occasionally make visits to the lake side mansion to deliver the finest wines and silk outfits for the Family's personal use.
On this particular evening, the Enoc and his family had just sat down to enjoy their evening dinner when one of the Mudran's personal guards ran into the room.
"What is the meaning of this, captain!" the Enoc demanded angrily, as the older man was just about to enjoy the the roast beast before him.
"I'm sorry, my lord." the guard captain replied. "But I must inform you that one of our patrols have encountered Prince Diablo and his caravan on the main road. The Prince has made his intent to visit you this evening."
Enoc almost could not believe just what he had been told. Prince Diablo? one of his better paying clients? Here? and he wanted to meet with him personally? Why?
"Ready the men to receive his highness at once and have the maids ready the guest rooms at once!" Enoc ordered, as he and family got up from their seats. "And have the cooks make their finest deserts!"
"Yes, my lord!" the guard replied, before he ran off to carry out his Count's orders. Just as Enoc and his family made their way to their quarters to perpare themselves to meet with the Imperial prince.
( An Hour Later... )
Count Mudran and his family stood in the court yard of their mansion, as they waited for the Imperial Princes to arrive with his part. Enoc himself had every reason to be excited by the Royal's visit, as Prince Diablo was quite possibly one of his best clients when it came to the sale of slaves. Over the years, Despite being an Imperial Prince and second in line in succession, Diablo had carved out his own path in life by personally starting up several mining operations of his own in the Dumas and Romalia Mountain ranges. Not to mention, the prince had personally invested in several civil project throughout the Empire. Projects that were both celebrated and welcomed by the population that benefited from them.
Curiously enough, the princes was one of the few persons the Count knew that took great care to ensure that the slaves he owned were well taken care of. A stark contrast when compared to his older (And Sadistic) brother, Zorzal. The Count could remember the last time he visited one of Diablo's mines in the Dumas mountains and noticed just how well the Prince's slaves were kept. They had a proper living area and the princes even granted them something he called "Breaks" during the work day. But Mudran knew better than to question the prince's actions when it came to the treatment of slaves, especially since he always paid well for them.
Oddly enough, Diablo did not show any interest in acquiring any of the slaves that were taken from beyond the Gate. He never explained why when the Count brought them up, but once again Mudran never question the Prince's logic. But maybe with this visit, that would all change. Mudwan hoped he would be able to unload as many of the Other Worlder slaves as possible, making it harder of the other worlder army on Alnus to find them. This would be his own little revenge for the death of his long time friend, Mesto.
Suddenly, a horn sounded off as the Mudran guards opened the main gate that lead out of the court yard. No sooner had they done so, Prince Diablo El Caesar of the Sadera Imperial Family entered the compound on a large white horse. He was dressed in typical attire one would expect from a person in his position and his long blond hair flowed neatly down his back, as his proud steed carried him along. But the prince was not alone, for following him inside were ten large carriages that were ornately decorated and were each pulled along by a pair of large horses.
"Ah! Your highness!" Enoc greeted the prince with a smile. "It's such a glorious surprise that you have decided to grace both myself and my family with your presence! Especially during these trying times!"
"It is good to see you too, Count Mudran, though I wish it was under better circumstances." Diablo replied, as he dismounted his horse.
"Indeed." the Count replied with a nod. "We are still mourning the lost of our friend, Count Mesto."
"As are many in the Imperial Court."
"Still." Enoc continued. "I am glad that you seem to be doing well and that you have decided to visit. Are you here for business or pleasure?"
"Business." Diablo replied. "I head that you are currently still in possession of hundreds of slaves that were taken from beyond the Gate?"
A small smile crept onto the Noble's face. so he had changed his mind after all "Ah yes, the other worlders! They may be from another world but are no different from thee ones we have taken from our other conquest. Though I have to admit they are much more intelligent than once thought."
"I see." Diablo replied.
"Tell me, you visit would not happen to a sign that you are finally interested in them." the older man asked, as he could see a hefty sum of money being given to him in the future for this sale. "How much do you want?"
There was a moment of silence as the looked back at his small procession behind them, before he turned to face the Noble and replied loudly... "All of them!"
Suddenly, the men that sat sat in the driver seats of each carriage stood up with cross bows in hand and aimed them at the guards that were on the walls. Before the count realized just what was going one, several guards were now dead as the sides of each carriage flew open. Allowing dozens of Warrior Bunnies in full battle attire leaped out from their hiding spots and proceeded to attack the still stunned Mudran guards. Diablo just stood there in complete silence and stared down the now shocked Noble, as his personal army quickly and effortlessly eliminated the Mudran Family's personal guards and took control of their mansion. There was a reason the Northern Bunny Tribes were so feared in combat and they were showing just why that was case as they made quick work of the Mudran Family's guards.
"Wha... What is the meaning of this!" Enoc demanded of the princes, just as few of Bunny Warriors came up and held his family at dagger point. "What have you done!"
Diablo just sighed before he replied. "I am sorry for this deceit, my old friend. But I am afraid that recent events and new information had lead me to this decision."
"What do you mean?" Enoc asked the royal. His voice now fill with anger as he spoke. "Do you know what will happen when your father hears about this?"
"I know just what might happen." Diablo replied, his voice showing little to no emotion as he spoke "But I also know that he will be in no position to take any action against me."
"So what do you plan to do with us now?" the Noble asked fearfully, as he could see the frightened expression on his family's faces."
"Believe it or not Enoc, but I have quite possibly saved your life."
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Alnustown Public Library, AlnusTown.
Yao still had so many questions about the Other Worlders and fortunately there was someone who was able to answer them. The Dark Elf warrior was now in what the locals called a "Library" with a young mage and a pair of Bunny Warriors/Maids. Before them was a strange contraption Lei Lei and said was called a "Computer".
"With this, we can access all forms of information about the other worlders." Lei Lei explained to the group. "One of the Soldiers showed me how to use it."
"How does it work?" Mamina asked curiously, in awe by what this "Com-Pu-Tor" was said to do
"First, I type in what I want to look for in the search bar." the Mage explained, as she typed in: "Operation Tiger Strike."
"Then I manipulate this device in my hand to press Search" Lei Lei continued, as she moved the mouse across the screen and pressed the Search button. In an instant, dozens of images and hundreds of links appeared on the screen before them in reference to the ongoing military operation. "It is connected to what is known as an Internet. Where you can access an unlimited amount of information about anything."
Both the Dark Elf and the Bunny Girls looked on in wide eyed wonder at the computer screen. Just the idea that an unlimited amount of information could exist and was so easily accessible was a wonder in its own right. "What would you like to know?"
"Um..." Yao muttered out. "This Coalition. Who are they and why are they even here?"
Lei Lei scrolled through the results on the computer before clicking on a site named "Wikipedia"
"Operation Tiger Strike is an on going military campaign against the Saderan Empire by a multi-national Coalition lead by Japan and was initiated in response to the Battle of Ginza." Lei Lei translated the text and read it out to the group.
"Battle of Ginza?" The Dark Elf woman asked. "What was that?"
"When the Gate opened on Alnus hill, the Empire marched through thinking they would be able to subjugate the lands like they have in the past." Mamina explained, as she and everyone else who affiliated themselves with the Coalition knew just why they were here. "But they ended up attacking an district known as Ginza in the Capitol of Japan. They killed a lot of innocent people and too k many as slaves, and when the Governments of the other world leaned just why the Empire had attacked, they decided to cross over to bother rescue their people and arrest those who were responsible for the attack."
Yao just stood there in a stunned silence for a moment before she asked. "This Coalition... just how many nations are apart of it?"
Scrolling down a bit, Lei Lei soon fund the section that listed all the nations that were currently taking part in the operation. Yao's eyes went wide as she saw just how many flags were shown on the screen. Each one representing a member nation. "At present, there are a dozen nations that have contributed to Tiger Strike."
"Japan must be a very powerful nation to have many nations assist it against the Empire." Yao said in surprise. But Lei Lei just shook her head.
"Actually, they are not." the Mage Explained. "Though they have a powerful military and lead the Coalition, they are not the most powerful nation in their world."
"Wait..." The Elf blinked. "If Jah-Pan is not the most powerful nation in their world... then who is?"
To answer her question, Lei Lei decided to use another site the soldiers had shown her to answer the woman's question. Manipulating the mouse again, the Mage soon found herself on You Tube and typed in "Top Most Powerful Countries" before clicking on the video that came up...
{ A/N: Okay... I have to interrupt here. For this scene, I suggest that you go on Youtube and look for "Top 10 Most Powerful Countries" by James C. Because the video Lei Lei brings up is very similar to that one. Just Swap out Germany for Australia and North Korea for Indonesia and that basically the Video the girls see. Okay, back to the story... }
Yao was very surprised (If not a little bit frightened) by what what she had just seen. Though Japan was presented, they were obviously far from being the most powerful in their world. But what really caught her attention was the fact that some of the countries that were more powerful, were also present in the Coalition.
"The main reason just why so many countries are helping Japan, is because they too lost national when the Empire crossed." Lei Lei explained. "They all offered to help Japan against the Empire, but are only interested in getting their people back and avenging their dead. While Japan wants to bring those who were responsible for the attack, to justice."
"So they are not here to subjugate the continent and it's people?" the Dark elf asked curiously. Certainly they had the power to do as they pleased.
"No." Mamina replied. "From what I have seen, the intentions of this Coalition seem to be quite content with seeking a peaceful end to this conflict. They even had an opportunity to take over Italica and remove the Mistress." the Bunny paused for a bit. "But instead they helped free us from the Empire."
"But will they help my people?" Yao asked somberly, as tear ran down her cheek. "If they are here to rescue their own people, then why would they want to save mine?"
"When the Fire Dragon threatened Coda Village and we were forced to flee, the Coalition escorted us so as to ensure we got to where we were going safely." Lei Lei replied. "Even after they were able to kill the beast, the Soldiers ended up bringing many of us who had lost everything back to their base to care for us. They did not have to, nor did we ask. But they helped a lot of people, many of whom now live in town."
"I am sure they will help you too." Kenya spoke up. "They seem to have a habbit of help people when no one else would and asking for nothing in return."
"I just hope you are right." the Dark elf replied, as she looked out a near by window and stared into the afternoon sky. Just in time to see a pair of Su-35s of the Indonesian Air Force fly over head, as they screamed off into the Falmart sky on another mission. Little did the Warrior elf and her companion realize was that while they were talking, the Coalition was now diving head long into another operation.
The Fighters which Yao had seen in the air, had actually been deployed in response to the information that had been delivered by the Rose Knights that day. The Two Flankers were on their way to the Minataro Provence to conduct a reconnaissance mission over the Imperial territory. One of the jets had been fitted with a advanced camera pod located under the right wing, while the second jet was armed to the teeth with air-to-air missiles and was to provide cover just in case they encountered any Imperial Dragon Patrols.
Their powerful twin Saturn AL-41F1S jet engines propelling both Russian built aircraft to incredible speeds. As the Indonesian Air Force's most advanced combat aircraft flew off into the country side on their latest mission.
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Mudran Minataro Estate, Several Hours Later...
By now the entire estate was now firmly in the hands of Prince Diablo and his personal army made up of Elban Mercenaries and Warrior Bunnies. The Imperial Prince made sure that the bodies of the Mudran guards were properly disposed of and the blood cleaned up. While he made sure that Count Mudran and his family were safely locked away in their rooms and under guard. This action against one of the oldest and wealthiest noble houses in Sadera would shock anyone if they found out, but no where as much as Diablo himself. As the Prince still could not believe just what he had done.
Then again, Diablo could care less about what anyone would think if they ever found out what he and his sister were up too. Just like Pina, Diablo was usually over looked and generally ignored by most in the Imperial Court. But while Pina was ignored because she was born to one of their father's many concubines, Diablo fate was determined by the fact that he was born just a few years after his brother Zorzal was.
By Imperial law, this meant that Zorzal was the next in line to become Emperor while Diablo just happened to exist. Even though he had an Imperial Title, the prince was forever doomed to be ignored while the rest of the court praised that Monster he called his brother.
It was no secret that Crown Prince Zorzal had his vices within the Imperial Court and there were more than a few stories about the older sibling raping some of the palace maids. Of course no one ever questioned if these stories were true because of his status, but Diablo knew they were all true. Zorzal was quite possibly one of the most arrogant bastards he knew and was as perverse as he was sadistic. Every month a new "Shipment" of girls would be sent to his mansion under the cover of darkness, yet none ever seem to out. Diablo shuddered to think just what happened once his brother got his hands on them.
Ironically, it was his brother's personality actions that motivated Diablo to become the man that he was now. While Zorzal continued to feed his ever growing lust and live off his family's wealth to fund his escapades, Diablo decided to make his own way in the world by operating his own mines and even investing his own fortune to help those who were not as fortunate as he was. But more importantly, Diablo actually took very good care of the slaves that worked in his mines and took great care to ensure that they were taken care of. Controversially... Diablo had even instituted a system that could allow a slave to buy their own freedom by giving them a (Small) payment of a few gold coins at he end of each month.
As time passed and Zorzal became more and more of a degenerate, Diablo realized that he was quite happy with the life and reputation he had built up for himself. He also grew to hate both is oldest brother for what he had become had his father for naming Zorzal as his successor. The so called crown prince was nothing more that a spoiled brat that thought he was the Gods' gift to this world. That his very existence was a blessing and that the Empire was for him to do as he pleased. Mean while Diablo had worked his ass off to be a success, only for his father to ignore his efforts.
It was this reason that made him grow closer with his sister, Pina. Who he saw as his only real family and he loved her very much. Sure she was just as head strong as their father and more than a bit naive for her own good, but she worked for what ever she wanted and now enjoyed the fruits of her labor as leader of the Rose Knights. But Pina surprised him greatly when not only admitted to him that the War was already lost, but that she was currently working with the Other Worlders to bring a peaceful end to the conflict.
Pincess Pina Co Lada... quite possibly one of the most patriotic and devout supporters the Empire had, was now secretly working with the Other Worlders and not ever their father knew. Honestly, Diablo could not help to be a bit impressed by his sister's actions and understood just why she was helping them. Though the Princess never admitted it to him, Diablo could see that his sister was genuinely afraid of the Other Worlders and their ability to wage war.
In crossing the Gate and attacking the world beyond, they had managed to anger the nations of that world and were now in a war the Empire had no hopes of winning. The only way to ensure the survival of Empire, Pina Hoped, was to locate and return every single person the Empire had brought over as slaves. That was why Pina called on him for his help. Diablo, though not a slaver, did have a lot of connections within he many slaver guilds in the Empire. If there was anyone who would have been able to locate those who had been taken, it would be him and Diablo knew it.
His sister needed help to save the Empire, and Diablo was going to do everything he could to do so.
"Princess Diablo." One of the Warrior Bunnies said, as she walked up to her employer. "I have received word that my teams have successfully captured tUbertas Hardy and the slaves are currently being brought back to the surface."
"Very good." The Prince replied. "Have the healers treat their wounds before bringing them to estate."
"You want all of them, sir?" the silver haired warrior asked with a confused expression forming on her young face.
"We have more than enough space here to house them before the Other Worlders arrive." Diablo explained. His eyes never leaving the horizon in the distance as he spoke. "They have been through Hell, they all deserve some comfort."
"Are you sure that the other worlders will be come?"
"They want their people back, Nera." the prince replied, using the name of the Warrior Bunny leader. "They will come and Mudran and his family will have to answer some very difficult questions when they do arrive." he then faced the bunny girl as he said. "The Empire is going to lose this war and the best we can do right now is win favor with the victors. I know you want to see my Father and my Brother burn because of their own hubris, would you want to watch it along side the other worlders?"
Nera just gave a predatory smile as he Prince's words before she ran off to carry out his orders. Leaving Diablo to look on at the setting sun in the east and ponder his next move...
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A/N: What a TWIST! Diablo is now on the Coalition's side, or is he? Does he really want to help his sister or does the Royal have his own personal motives? And how was he able to hire a small army of Warrior Bunnies? I guess you will ave to wait until the next chapter to find out!
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Until next time: NIGHTSTALKER OUT!