Part 23

Coming to an End

Back at the meeting room at Brass Castle

Geddoe: I can't believe that Lore would do something like that.

Hugo: It's not her fault! Luc is somehow controlling her!

Chris: Lore is brainwashed. Something must be done.

Sasarai: She is probably with Luc now. He is close to completing his scheme.

Caesar: But I have no idea where he could be. And I've used all my resources to try and find him. If we don't, the end of the world will be upon us!

Voice from door: I know where they are.

Everyone turns to see Nash.

Caesar: Nash! You're okay!

Nash: (smirks) Of course I am! Anyway, I can tell you where Luc is. And Lore.

Hugo: Hurry and tell us!

Nash: Luc and the others are at the old Sindar Ceremonial Site.

Chris: What?

Geddoe: What kind of place is that?

Caesar: Of course! I should have known! It is there that Luc and use the True Runes to conduct the ritual to destroy his True Wind Rune. We must hurry.

Nash: Your brother is there too!

Caesar: (very upset look on his face) Albert! That damned traitor.

Nash: It's not what you think. He has changed sides. And he loves Lore deeply. Right now he is there alone and probably fighting to save her.

Geddoe: Then let's stop wasting time.

Chris: Geddoe's right. We have to stop Luc and save Lore!

Hugo: Lore tried her best to save us! Now we have to help her now!

Caesar: Then make your preparations and inform the others. We move out as soon as possible!

At the Ceremonial Site

Lore: It seems the pain has stopped. Now to catch up to Luc.

Lore doesn't notice that someone is now behind her.

Voice from behind her: But we have things to discuss.

Lore: (turns to see Albert) What are you doing here?

Albert: You must stop this!

Lore turns to Albert and uses her wind magic to knock him to the floor.

Lore: Stay away from me you traitor!

Lore continues to beat down Albert with her wind magic.

Albert: Lore! You must stop this! I love you!

Lore: SHUT UP! WHY DON'T YOU JUST STAY DOWN!

Albert is bleeding from the beating Lore gave him.

Lore: I'll end your life now!

Lore raises her hand to use her magic, but something stops her.

Lore: Why can't I kill you?

Albert: (voice weak) Lore¼ I ¼ I love you.

Lore: I don't care!

Luc and the others come in.

Lore: Luc, sorry I'm late, but I had a rat to take care of.

Yuber: Good work, Lore.

Lore: (smiles) Thanks, Yuber.

Luc: With him out of the way, we can commence with the plan. I will give each of you a True Rune to protect. Lore, you will guard the True Fire Rune.

Lore: Yes, Luc.

Luc: Sarah, you watch over the True Water Rune.

Sarah: As you wish Master Luc!

Luc: Yuber will protect the True Lightning Rune.

Yuber: No problem, Luc!

Luc: And I shall defend the True Earth Rune. I want to face my brother personally! You all know what you have to do. Let no one get past you! I need the power of those runes to complete my task! I am too close to fail now! Now go!

Lore, Sarah and Yuber teleport to their assigned posts to protect the True Runes.

Luc: Come dear brother! Come and face your end!