1 Chapter 11
Valgav knew that he barely escaped with his life. His wounds were nearly fatal, and it would take more time to regenerate from this last attack. The bloody stumps that were his wings would take the longest to repair, and even more infuriating, Lina Inverse still lives! It was quick thinking and playing to the vulnerabilities of that proud warrior Vegeta that saved his life. He most likely wouldn't be able to use that tactic again. Weighed down by the realization that the combined might of the warriors of this planet were too strong for him, he ran and hid. He was a god! Gods don't turn tail and run! If only he could find a way to stop them from reaching their full powers he wouldn't have any problems dispatching them. But their powers definitely weren't magical; their power came from inside themselves. He had to wait…and plan…he would get back at those impudent creatures! Vegeta already knows the depths of despair that he wrought. Soon, the others would too!
The cave was sparse and well hidden away from civilization. His mere presence made sure that no animals disturbed him. Being a god he had no need to eat which gave him more time to plan. Time was something a god could afford; all he needed was time.
"Fancy meeting you here," came a voice from the darkness.
"Xellos," Valgav muttered darkly. His good arm raised, he assumed a defensive stance.
Xellos, the Trickster Priest, walked out from the shadows. "Playing rough, have we?"
"What are you doing here, demon?" Valgav charged an annihilation bolt.
Xellos raised his hands in a non-threatening manner. "I'm not here to fight you, Valgav." His eyes opened and he smiled evilly, "I've come to you to propose an alliance of sorts."
"You took part in the death of my people, just like the other demons! You're no better than them," he spat hatefully.
"In your position," he countered, "you might want to hear my offer."
Valgav knew what Xellos was capable of, and he killed him in his world. But he was at full power at the time, and if battle was to commence here, the results could be unpleasant. Valgav lowered his good arm. "Speak, demon!"
Xellos's smile grew wider. "Excellent! I knew you would listen to reason. Now, you and I both know that we aren't on our homeworlds and the possibility of our return is slim."
"I know this, Xellos! Get on with it!"
"I know the depths of hatred you hold for Lina Inverse. I have a way to deliver her to you."
Valgav stared at him quizzically. "What is your proposition?"
***Got him!*** "I can get the others away from Lina Inverse long enough for you to have your way with her. That won't be a problem. But there is something I won't from you."
"What is it?"
Xellos's smile faded, but his eyes glowed with evil mirth, "I want one of those sayians. Preferably the one called Vegeta. Gokuu and Gohan are too pure to be of any interest to me."
"What about the green one?"
"He could prove useful," Xellos mused. "But his power is near equal to mine in magical might. He has been subconsciously hindering my attempts to sway him. It's as if he has a guardian angel hovering over him."
"The others then? What do you want done with them once I've achieved my vengeance?"
Xellos waved his had dismissively, "You can deal with them as you wish. I want Vegeta alive." His demon eyes bored into Valgav. "He must survive."
Valgav frowned, "Very well."
"When I distract the others, that will be your opening to strike. Once you have completed your task, I will use this," he brought forth a red crystal globe from the folds of his robe. "This is the Dark Heart. It will give us the ability to travel back to our respective worlds. You and I will need to subdue Vegeta, then we will return. You can continue on your quest remaking your world. I'll have Vegeta to use for the benefit of my Mistress."
Valgav didn't trust this demon at all, he knew better. Xellos was ever the opportunist. He loved to play both sides against the other and come out ahead. That was the way most demons played the game. Xellos, however, was a master of the game. Valgav had to be cautious.
"I accept," Valgav said, "but if you betray me…"
"Don't worry," Xellos said smiling, "you have nothing to fear from me."
"I will wait for your signal."
"As you wish," Xellos said, bowing. Then he blinked out of existence.
Valgav sat in silence. He was a god who just made a pact with the devil. The alliance would be temporary at best, and Valgav was confident he could handle anything Xellos could think of. When Xellos's usefulness ended, he will share the same fate as all the others. Now was time to rest and get stronger. Soon Lina Inverse will be in his hands, and she'll be dead shortly after! He smiled to himself, Xellos was indeed crafty but he shouldn't have bargained with a god who has more power than his Mistress ever could. He entertained the thought of having Xellos serve him, and the idea was not without merit. ***We shall see who ends up on top this time!***
Next: Reconciliation. Lina and Zel get closer and Vegeta and Trunks share a bond. The z warriors start planning. All next chapter. See ya then!
I know this one was short, but I kinda like the plot-twist idea. We're getting closer to the climax, hang in there! –Mezzic.
Valgav knew that he barely escaped with his life. His wounds were nearly fatal, and it would take more time to regenerate from this last attack. The bloody stumps that were his wings would take the longest to repair, and even more infuriating, Lina Inverse still lives! It was quick thinking and playing to the vulnerabilities of that proud warrior Vegeta that saved his life. He most likely wouldn't be able to use that tactic again. Weighed down by the realization that the combined might of the warriors of this planet were too strong for him, he ran and hid. He was a god! Gods don't turn tail and run! If only he could find a way to stop them from reaching their full powers he wouldn't have any problems dispatching them. But their powers definitely weren't magical; their power came from inside themselves. He had to wait…and plan…he would get back at those impudent creatures! Vegeta already knows the depths of despair that he wrought. Soon, the others would too!
The cave was sparse and well hidden away from civilization. His mere presence made sure that no animals disturbed him. Being a god he had no need to eat which gave him more time to plan. Time was something a god could afford; all he needed was time.
"Fancy meeting you here," came a voice from the darkness.
"Xellos," Valgav muttered darkly. His good arm raised, he assumed a defensive stance.
Xellos, the Trickster Priest, walked out from the shadows. "Playing rough, have we?"
"What are you doing here, demon?" Valgav charged an annihilation bolt.
Xellos raised his hands in a non-threatening manner. "I'm not here to fight you, Valgav." His eyes opened and he smiled evilly, "I've come to you to propose an alliance of sorts."
"You took part in the death of my people, just like the other demons! You're no better than them," he spat hatefully.
"In your position," he countered, "you might want to hear my offer."
Valgav knew what Xellos was capable of, and he killed him in his world. But he was at full power at the time, and if battle was to commence here, the results could be unpleasant. Valgav lowered his good arm. "Speak, demon!"
Xellos's smile grew wider. "Excellent! I knew you would listen to reason. Now, you and I both know that we aren't on our homeworlds and the possibility of our return is slim."
"I know this, Xellos! Get on with it!"
"I know the depths of hatred you hold for Lina Inverse. I have a way to deliver her to you."
Valgav stared at him quizzically. "What is your proposition?"
***Got him!*** "I can get the others away from Lina Inverse long enough for you to have your way with her. That won't be a problem. But there is something I won't from you."
"What is it?"
Xellos's smile faded, but his eyes glowed with evil mirth, "I want one of those sayians. Preferably the one called Vegeta. Gokuu and Gohan are too pure to be of any interest to me."
"What about the green one?"
"He could prove useful," Xellos mused. "But his power is near equal to mine in magical might. He has been subconsciously hindering my attempts to sway him. It's as if he has a guardian angel hovering over him."
"The others then? What do you want done with them once I've achieved my vengeance?"
Xellos waved his had dismissively, "You can deal with them as you wish. I want Vegeta alive." His demon eyes bored into Valgav. "He must survive."
Valgav frowned, "Very well."
"When I distract the others, that will be your opening to strike. Once you have completed your task, I will use this," he brought forth a red crystal globe from the folds of his robe. "This is the Dark Heart. It will give us the ability to travel back to our respective worlds. You and I will need to subdue Vegeta, then we will return. You can continue on your quest remaking your world. I'll have Vegeta to use for the benefit of my Mistress."
Valgav didn't trust this demon at all, he knew better. Xellos was ever the opportunist. He loved to play both sides against the other and come out ahead. That was the way most demons played the game. Xellos, however, was a master of the game. Valgav had to be cautious.
"I accept," Valgav said, "but if you betray me…"
"Don't worry," Xellos said smiling, "you have nothing to fear from me."
"I will wait for your signal."
"As you wish," Xellos said, bowing. Then he blinked out of existence.
Valgav sat in silence. He was a god who just made a pact with the devil. The alliance would be temporary at best, and Valgav was confident he could handle anything Xellos could think of. When Xellos's usefulness ended, he will share the same fate as all the others. Now was time to rest and get stronger. Soon Lina Inverse will be in his hands, and she'll be dead shortly after! He smiled to himself, Xellos was indeed crafty but he shouldn't have bargained with a god who has more power than his Mistress ever could. He entertained the thought of having Xellos serve him, and the idea was not without merit. ***We shall see who ends up on top this time!***
Next: Reconciliation. Lina and Zel get closer and Vegeta and Trunks share a bond. The z warriors start planning. All next chapter. See ya then!
I know this one was short, but I kinda like the plot-twist idea. We're getting closer to the climax, hang in there! –Mezzic.
