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Author Notes: I know I have been really slow on writing this, but I have a habit of rushing the story line. So I am taking this one slowly, to really develop the story even though I'm dieing to tell you what's coming and how it will end. This is a short chapter more for information sake. Hope you like it.

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Chapter Five

They arrived at the temple in silence. The temple seemed quiet and peaceful. It was hard to imagine that such power could be held in their tranquil walls. Hitomi walked beside Van through the corridors. The search for answers was going slowly. No one really knowing what to look for they entered the chamber where Alizon met his demise. The sun shun into the chamber providing some light but not enough

"Gaddes go get some torches," Allen ordered. He began to search along the walls for anything that may answer the questions in his mind. His hands ran across some metal it felt like a lever. "Over here I found something" he called to the others.

 Hitomi was closes to him "What is it Allen" she asked softly. He pulled the lever and the wall began to move causing the room to shake as it turned toward them debris began to fall. He heard Hitomi's frightened scream. On instinct Allen grabbed Hitomi shielding her from the falling rocks and dust. He tried to ignore the tingling sensation that ran through him as he held her tightly in his arms. When she let out a small gasp he pulled away looking into her eyes. "Look" Hitomi said in a shocked tone one arm extended finger pointing to the wall. Allen turned toward the wall as Van came up beside them.

"Are you ok Hitomi" Van asked as he approached.

"Yes Van" she said then turned her attention back to the wall "There is something on the wall," Hitomi stated slowly as she inched closer. Just then Gaddes returned with torches. "What the-   they all gasped as the light of the torches shun on the wall revealing a story without words.

The Wall…

  They looked in awe at the world spread out before their eyes. A group of winged figures on opposite sides of each other stood arms outstretched. In the center two large orbs of energy collide. The figures seem to be marching. They are dressed in armor. Below their feet are flames and rubble. Above what is apparently a battlefield a woman sits on a throne with a bright light surrounding her. Tears stream her eyes as she cradles a bundle in her arms. As they walk along the wall they see the battle progress as the scene changes to that of winged figures drenched in blood. The woman stands behind a young man with red eyes his hand is extended toward a group of winged figure huddled in pain. She seems so sad as she watches the young man destroy everything before him. The next scene is of the young man sitting upon the throne the woman kneeling before him.  She seems to be pleading with him. The last scene is of the young man huddled in pain as the woman incases him in a bright shinning orb. Tears stream down her face as she releases energy into the orb the walls crumble around them.

End of the wall…

 "What does it mean?" Hitomi whispers in confusion as they reach the end of the wall.

"The legend I heard never told of her having a son," Van stated as he looked over the wall once again. "This part showing the battle is familiar however. It is just as it was described to me when the priestess sealed herself in the temple before Atlantis was destroyed.

"Do you believe Celena's son is like the demon on this wall?" Allen bit as his mind tried to register the new information.

"I believe they are connected" Hitomi said as she attempted to put the pieces together. She placed her hand on the wall atop the picture of the weeping woman. A bright light appeared as her hand made contact causing her to gasp with fright.

A vision…

"Mother?" A cold male voice called out as Hitomi's vision cleared. She could see a tall male figure approaching a golden throne in the middle of the temple. To her surprise the temple no longer lay in ruins but appeared whole again. The walls decorated in beautiful carvings. A long red carpet led to the throne. On the throne sat a young woman in a long flowing princess cut red gown. Her blue eyes seemed sad and lonely as she watched the young man approach.

"Yes Alizon" she stated her voice full of concern, fear perhaps even disappointment.

 She looked to the young man that stood before her and with the range of emotions on her face love was still apparent. "Have they stopped fighting?" she asked her voice broken.

"No mother they have not. I don't think they every will. They need to be controlled not babied." He spat his eyes narrowed

"People do not want to be controlled. They will never accept it. Would you have me control them by force?" she asked

"They need someone to take charge." He stated staring up at his mother "You are tired mother. The people are out of your control. Give me the opportunity to put the nation back in order." He commanded. "Or would you rather watch as our world is completely destroyed" he bit causing her to flinch.

"You are right Alizon I am tired. I tire of the constant bickering and greed of the people" she paused sighing, "If you believe you can end the fighting I will relinquish control to you" she stated rising to her feet she stepped down from the thrown.

Alizon walked toward her as a slight smile marred his face. "I will stop this fighting. They will obey me mother you will see" he stated taking a seat on the throne.

"Alizon was in Atlantis?" Hitomi gasped placing a hand to her mouth as the next vision came into view.

"We will not grovel before you Alizon," a tall man with dark brown hair and light brown eyes stated with an almost snarl. He stood before Alizon who sat upon the throne with a smirk on his face. The man had a group of spectators with him all whole-heartedly agreeing with his words.

"You will not." Alizon tested the words in a low menacing tone " you WILL not!" Alizon roared as he rose to his feet. "That we shall see," he growled in an icy tone. He raised his hand to the man that stood in front of the crowd. He sent him flying into the wall. Blood spilt from his lips as he hit the wall.

The others in the room gasped in horror. One man sent a ball of energy toward Alizon. He blocked it effortlessly as he glared at his attacker. "So slow to catch on" he said each word venomously as he sent his own ball of energy shattering the man into pieces. The room was filled with agonizing screams as Alizon displayed his powers fully. The screams continued till all that was heard in the now silent room was an evil chuckle.

Hitomi's eyes filled with tears as she looked on in horror at the body filled room. "Why?" she asked into the air as she closed her eyes to the gruesome sight.

"Hitomi?" a voice called out and her eyes snapped open growing wide. Alizon looked straight at her from his position on the throne. "I told you I would never let you go," he said with a smile. Hitomi's veins ran cold as she slowly backed away from his now approaching form. "No!" she screamed closing her eyes tight.

End Vision?

To be continued…

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