Return of Anemos
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Chapter 20 - Shock
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Sheba stared at Isaac as he talked to the small teenage man. Whatever was going on, she was unsure, as she did not recognize the teenager, and didn't know why Isaac seemed to fear him. She also wondered why Isaac's dad was here, as she had seen him prior to visiting Isaac at the creek. What was going on?
"Why bore you with trivial facts about me? Do you not want to know who that is?"
Sheba blinked, trying to see past Isaac's arm. Why did their host say that? Isaac didn't say anything, and she didn't sense a mind read, or any other form of psynergy. Odd.
"That there is Ivoc, the leader of Anemia. Or rather, the EX-leader of Anemia. Seems that when we were released from the Shelter, his brain sort of... Well, his IQ is now that of a Imilian snowcone."
Ivoc? That sounded oddly like Isaac... Wait. They knew of how Robin and Isaac were distantly related, but could they also be related to the vegetable over there? Even the guy's name was kin to Isaac's, though how THAT was possible was anyone's guess...
"But...Why?"
"Well, I found it fitting. The leader of Anemos's great. great, great grandson would assist in reviving a dead empire. And what would be more ironic than if he did the same thing that his great, great, great grandfather's father did - die trying to restart it?"
What did that mean? Was that Ivoc dead? He looked alive to her... And how could Isaac be his great, great, great, gran-
Abruptly, Isaac was lifted through the air, slamming against the far wall, appearing to toss his mind into a daze. Sheba tried to move forward, but found herself unable to move. What... Looking down, it was as if the ground had reached up and grabbed her. But if it was a mind trick, she should see it, shouldn't she? So why didn't she, unless it was a Venusian trick? But Isaac wouldn't do that, and that teen couldn't do it, unless.. what? Glancing back at Isaac, she saw the young man grab Isaac by the throat, speaking something to him:
"I would keep you alive, but since you've captured two prisoners for me, what good could you possbily be? I could force you to do my deeds, but then, that would be a waste. You are as big a fool as Ivoc, Isaac. And soon to be as smart as he."
Two prisoners? Did that mean that Nygel was alive? was there a chance that she could contact him to assis-
She looked on in horror as the young teen tightened his grip around Isaac's throat, and a loud snap could be heard throughout the room. Sheba felt her feet move, but she didn't care. She didn't even notice it when the teen grabbed her arm and guided her out the room. The only thing that she could see was the dread on Isaac's face as his neck was broke...
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Piers frowned as he surveyed the battleground. Before him, the beasts were occupied with each other, attempting to slay one another. But suddely, the creatres began to regenerate, their wounds healing at unrealistic speeds. Robin had talked of hyper-regeneration for some creatures, but this was rediculous.
Glancing at Agatio, he had the same look on his face - dread.
"I don't know if we can do anything with them healing like that."
Piers silently nodded. There wasn't much to do, and it was only a matter of time before they approached.
Karst walked up behind him, wispering in his ear, "The village is still intact, but Feihzi was wouned. Ivan's with her now."
Piers nodded, giving Karst a light hug. Prior to their marrage, she had seen his affection as a sign of weakness, yet as they talked, she eventually welcomed it at times, mostly as a way to let the stress of life and parenthood loose.
Agatio walked up, nodding to Karst. "Suggestions?"
Robin was the one that answered that question. "We could sever their minds completely, but the Anemian Jupitarians still have a strong connection, and would do anything to prevent that. Right now, we just have to wait."
Piers stared at the doppleganger of Isaac, wondering how much truth was there. He had grown to trust the former-Anemian, yet he wondered if he was telling them everything. But since all of their lives were at stake...
A messanger ran up to Robin, wispering something in his ear. Nodding, Robin waved for Agatio, Piers, and Karst to follow him. Aong the way, Piers didn't know why they were being dragged away, but the rumor of a spy was in the air...
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Hamma sat on a step of the Venus Lighthouse, distantly listening to Felix gripe and complain. She had heard his tale of how Isaac and Sheba had vanished, and how Isaac had turned traitor. Convinced that Isaac was against them, he had sworn numerous times that he would kill him as soon as he returned.
She wiped a tear from her face, pondering her thoughts. She had agreed with Felix that there was a chance that Isaac had turned traitor, but she knew that he would want her head and would argue constantly if she didn't. Hamma knew that Isaac was incapable of evil, knowing full well that nothing would make Isaac kidnap, unless...
...unless he was being forced to. If that was the case, than who could be causing it?
She felt a slight breeze in the wind, as well as a gentle brush in the mental waves of life. She didn't glance to see who was next to her, but continued to stare at her feet.
"It is not his fault, Hamma."
Zeus. That was Zeus. If noone else knew, he would. "Then why?"
"Kolar. He probably captured Isaac and Nygel, and probably used Isaac to capture Sheba."
"Why don't you tell that to Felix?"
"Because he won't listen. He's too obsessed with the idea that Isaac is a traitor. Nothing will convince him otherwise."
She sighed, wipping yet another tear from her face. Zeus moved closer, wrapping his left arm around her shoulders.
"I know what it is like to loose one you love, Hamma. Back during the revolutions, I lost not only my love, but my children. Kolar said that he would take care of them, but he said they were slain during a revolution attack."
"That's funny," Hamma whispered, her throat dry. "My father was killed in a revoluion attack. Kolar raised me, saying that it was what my father wanted."
Zeus said nothing, but she felt his eyes watching her. Nothing was said, and they both stared into the distance, watching Felix yelling some more.
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Crawling up the small hole in the ground, he looked around for something to eat. Usually, there was some scrapps or some dead bodies to feed on, allowing for survival.
Sniffing around, he noticed not one, but two bodies in the room - one on some form of hill, another on the ground. Scurrying over, he noticed the sent of death on the body. Carefully edging forward, he nibbled on some skin, noting the extremely warm texture.
Suddenly, the figure bolted upright, yelling in shock. Unwilling to be killed, he ran back to the hole, hoping that another cell had food...
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XD Let's see how many can figure that last part out...XD
Sheba - What happened to Second Chances?
Need to decide what specific direction to take...^_^;
REVIEWS:
Kyarorain - What made you say that? Not Kolars, but someone elses...XD Thanks for the review! ^_^
Forgotten Souls - Felix's trust has gone the way of the dodo - as has his sanity. Seriously... I need to go back and see what type she is. On the upside, both Martians and Mercurians have healing abilities, so...^_^ The age thing will be explained in due time... Remember, Anemos was gone for a while...^_^ Isaac not dead? Why say that? His neck was broken! XD Well, Nygel was needed for Sheba, and the rest will be solved shortly... Expect Nani to appear in a scene with Zeus soon...XD Don't feel bad for liking each part! ^0^
Is that all? Dang... I need to get people back on this!
Sheba - HE DOES NOT OWN GOLDEN SUN!
REVIEW!!! ^0^
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Chapter 20 - Shock
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Sheba stared at Isaac as he talked to the small teenage man. Whatever was going on, she was unsure, as she did not recognize the teenager, and didn't know why Isaac seemed to fear him. She also wondered why Isaac's dad was here, as she had seen him prior to visiting Isaac at the creek. What was going on?
"Why bore you with trivial facts about me? Do you not want to know who that is?"
Sheba blinked, trying to see past Isaac's arm. Why did their host say that? Isaac didn't say anything, and she didn't sense a mind read, or any other form of psynergy. Odd.
"That there is Ivoc, the leader of Anemia. Or rather, the EX-leader of Anemia. Seems that when we were released from the Shelter, his brain sort of... Well, his IQ is now that of a Imilian snowcone."
Ivoc? That sounded oddly like Isaac... Wait. They knew of how Robin and Isaac were distantly related, but could they also be related to the vegetable over there? Even the guy's name was kin to Isaac's, though how THAT was possible was anyone's guess...
"But...Why?"
"Well, I found it fitting. The leader of Anemos's great. great, great grandson would assist in reviving a dead empire. And what would be more ironic than if he did the same thing that his great, great, great grandfather's father did - die trying to restart it?"
What did that mean? Was that Ivoc dead? He looked alive to her... And how could Isaac be his great, great, great, gran-
Abruptly, Isaac was lifted through the air, slamming against the far wall, appearing to toss his mind into a daze. Sheba tried to move forward, but found herself unable to move. What... Looking down, it was as if the ground had reached up and grabbed her. But if it was a mind trick, she should see it, shouldn't she? So why didn't she, unless it was a Venusian trick? But Isaac wouldn't do that, and that teen couldn't do it, unless.. what? Glancing back at Isaac, she saw the young man grab Isaac by the throat, speaking something to him:
"I would keep you alive, but since you've captured two prisoners for me, what good could you possbily be? I could force you to do my deeds, but then, that would be a waste. You are as big a fool as Ivoc, Isaac. And soon to be as smart as he."
Two prisoners? Did that mean that Nygel was alive? was there a chance that she could contact him to assis-
She looked on in horror as the young teen tightened his grip around Isaac's throat, and a loud snap could be heard throughout the room. Sheba felt her feet move, but she didn't care. She didn't even notice it when the teen grabbed her arm and guided her out the room. The only thing that she could see was the dread on Isaac's face as his neck was broke...
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Piers frowned as he surveyed the battleground. Before him, the beasts were occupied with each other, attempting to slay one another. But suddely, the creatres began to regenerate, their wounds healing at unrealistic speeds. Robin had talked of hyper-regeneration for some creatures, but this was rediculous.
Glancing at Agatio, he had the same look on his face - dread.
"I don't know if we can do anything with them healing like that."
Piers silently nodded. There wasn't much to do, and it was only a matter of time before they approached.
Karst walked up behind him, wispering in his ear, "The village is still intact, but Feihzi was wouned. Ivan's with her now."
Piers nodded, giving Karst a light hug. Prior to their marrage, she had seen his affection as a sign of weakness, yet as they talked, she eventually welcomed it at times, mostly as a way to let the stress of life and parenthood loose.
Agatio walked up, nodding to Karst. "Suggestions?"
Robin was the one that answered that question. "We could sever their minds completely, but the Anemian Jupitarians still have a strong connection, and would do anything to prevent that. Right now, we just have to wait."
Piers stared at the doppleganger of Isaac, wondering how much truth was there. He had grown to trust the former-Anemian, yet he wondered if he was telling them everything. But since all of their lives were at stake...
A messanger ran up to Robin, wispering something in his ear. Nodding, Robin waved for Agatio, Piers, and Karst to follow him. Aong the way, Piers didn't know why they were being dragged away, but the rumor of a spy was in the air...
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Hamma sat on a step of the Venus Lighthouse, distantly listening to Felix gripe and complain. She had heard his tale of how Isaac and Sheba had vanished, and how Isaac had turned traitor. Convinced that Isaac was against them, he had sworn numerous times that he would kill him as soon as he returned.
She wiped a tear from her face, pondering her thoughts. She had agreed with Felix that there was a chance that Isaac had turned traitor, but she knew that he would want her head and would argue constantly if she didn't. Hamma knew that Isaac was incapable of evil, knowing full well that nothing would make Isaac kidnap, unless...
...unless he was being forced to. If that was the case, than who could be causing it?
She felt a slight breeze in the wind, as well as a gentle brush in the mental waves of life. She didn't glance to see who was next to her, but continued to stare at her feet.
"It is not his fault, Hamma."
Zeus. That was Zeus. If noone else knew, he would. "Then why?"
"Kolar. He probably captured Isaac and Nygel, and probably used Isaac to capture Sheba."
"Why don't you tell that to Felix?"
"Because he won't listen. He's too obsessed with the idea that Isaac is a traitor. Nothing will convince him otherwise."
She sighed, wipping yet another tear from her face. Zeus moved closer, wrapping his left arm around her shoulders.
"I know what it is like to loose one you love, Hamma. Back during the revolutions, I lost not only my love, but my children. Kolar said that he would take care of them, but he said they were slain during a revolution attack."
"That's funny," Hamma whispered, her throat dry. "My father was killed in a revoluion attack. Kolar raised me, saying that it was what my father wanted."
Zeus said nothing, but she felt his eyes watching her. Nothing was said, and they both stared into the distance, watching Felix yelling some more.
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Crawling up the small hole in the ground, he looked around for something to eat. Usually, there was some scrapps or some dead bodies to feed on, allowing for survival.
Sniffing around, he noticed not one, but two bodies in the room - one on some form of hill, another on the ground. Scurrying over, he noticed the sent of death on the body. Carefully edging forward, he nibbled on some skin, noting the extremely warm texture.
Suddenly, the figure bolted upright, yelling in shock. Unwilling to be killed, he ran back to the hole, hoping that another cell had food...
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XD Let's see how many can figure that last part out...XD
Sheba - What happened to Second Chances?
Need to decide what specific direction to take...^_^;
REVIEWS:
Kyarorain - What made you say that? Not Kolars, but someone elses...XD Thanks for the review! ^_^
Forgotten Souls - Felix's trust has gone the way of the dodo - as has his sanity. Seriously... I need to go back and see what type she is. On the upside, both Martians and Mercurians have healing abilities, so...^_^ The age thing will be explained in due time... Remember, Anemos was gone for a while...^_^ Isaac not dead? Why say that? His neck was broken! XD Well, Nygel was needed for Sheba, and the rest will be solved shortly... Expect Nani to appear in a scene with Zeus soon...XD Don't feel bad for liking each part! ^0^
Is that all? Dang... I need to get people back on this!
Sheba - HE DOES NOT OWN GOLDEN SUN!
REVIEW!!! ^0^