STORY: (Chapter 2)
The three now continue their quest, thankfully unmolested by any further
Sarafan attackers.
When they come to the main gate they find it open, (Raziel did this
earlier) but the way out is barred by a huge lake. Although they can see
the shore in the distance Cloud and Auron complain that they cannot swim
with their large and heavy swords, and refuse to leave them. Squall, not
wishing to swim either pauses and summons his energy.
There is a brief hesitation and suddenly an icicle lands on the water. and sinks. Down below there is a gurgle and a shriek.
Squall: Crap! Shiva can't swim! I should have summoned her on dry land.
Cloud: *in stitches laughing* Ha, Ha great summon! Stand back and let a pro take over.
Cloud faces the water and green energy surrounds him yet again. There is an icy wind that blows over the lake before hundreds of icicles rush in together in the centre of the water. When a huge, spiky ball of ice is formed it drops and shatters, creating a floor of ice over the lake. Cloud laughs again and walks over. The group reach the shore without incident and find themselves facing a long grassy path stretching forward. All along this path they see many long poles. Strange creatures that resemble humans only for their pale skin and claws are speared and impaled. Some have open mouths that reveal vampire- like fangs (I wonder why?) and Cloud shudders at this bloody display. As they continue Squall stops and exclaims, he is looking at one of the creatures.
Squall: Hey, this one looks like Rinoa!
Cloud: Who's she? Some kinda monster you fought?
Squall: Piss off, she's my girlfriend!
Auron: *chuckles* Hmm. a real romantic you are! I bet she misses you a lot.
Squall: *fails to notice Auron's sarcasm* Well. I suppose she does. Can't blame her either, though she's is a little annoying, hanging round me all the time, touchy, feely, kissy kiss. Jeez!
(Cloud and Auron's helpless laughter trails off as they continue on up the path.)
After a while the path breaks off and leads to an impressive structure. There is a large circular platform made of stone and nine pillars of immense height. But the pillars are black and appear almost corrupted.
As the group approach something floats into the darkness. It is wispy white and to Cloud it seems to resemble a woman but as he steps forward a voice interrupts him. The three spin round at once. The owner of the voice is another of the strange creatures that was impaled on the pole earlier, except this one is alive. Two more creatures follow behind but the leading creature seems to be more exquisitely dressed and is apparently a leader.
Fledgling: Turel, what age have we been thrown into! The pillars still stand!
Turel: Silence, your questions grow tiresome. We must go to the time streaming chamber and leave this place, this abundance of life is most insulting, to say nothing of its sun.
Fledgling(2): *Notices Cloud, Auron and Squall* Master, who are these?
Turel: Hmm. They are not Sarafan, or at least not like the scum I have encountered but they are human. We should take them to Kain, they look strong and will make good slaves.
Turel and the two fledglings advance on the three. Auron immediately takes out his sword. Seeing this, Turel takes out his own weapon and the fledglings follow suit.
Turel: I would prefer it if you didn't struggle human. Kain prefers his presents in one piece.
Cloud: And you're gonna take us to your Kain? Who the hell is he?!
Squall: Is he a lizard man?! We've been seeking one of those!
Cloud: Yeah, we accidentally killed the last one.
Turel: Silence!! Kain's appearance is not to be described as ''lizard''! He is evolved and wields unimaginable power. You would do well to treat him with respect, if you value your life!
Cloud: ''If you value your life!?'' Man, that's just asking for trouble!! It's butt kicking time!
Auron: *puts out a hand to hold Cloud back* Wait! did you not hear him?! This Kain is indeed another of the lizard men. If we follow these creatures we may meet him, and perhaps be returned to out hometowns!
Cloud: *looking devious* Ok then, lead the way Batman!
A swift look of anger takes control of Turel's expression and Squall whispers to Cloud.
Squall: *whispers* I think you upset him.
Cloud: *whispers back* What! Just look at the state of his stupid pointy ears and that pathetic black cape!
Squall: Hmm. I think the ears give him a funny little pixie look.
Cloud: Yeah, some pixie!
As the group chatter, Turel and the other vampires draw close and cast a quick teleport spell. Instantly the group find themselves in a weird swamp land, standing before a strange building. The way in is bared by a wall of stone but Turel quickly breaks this with a telekinesis-type spell. Wordlessly they step inside. There is a stairs winding upwards but an obstacle blocks the way. A huge pit, too long for even a vampire to jump over. Luckily Turel teleports them over, (those playing Soul Reaver2 may remember wishing Raziel could do this too) and they climb the stairs.
At the top is the chamber. The controls seem complicated but Turel seems to be able to decipher them. He fixes the date and the two fledglings push the group forward. There is a pause. For a few seconds nothing happens. And then, with a quick rush the scene blurs and reality and time shifts and warps as the group are teleported. Cloud can feel his head spinning, he is caught and manipulated by a power as great as even his own, (well almost). And when the feeling of dizziness is lifted and he finally lifts his head he is in a different place and time altogether! The group are in Kain's sanctum, he sits in his throne, surrounded by the pillars of Nosgoth, Soul Reaver in hand. The vampires all kneel. Auron mutters and Cloud steps forth.
Cloud: Lizard Man (2)! We meet at last!
Squall: Crap, this one has a sword! And he doesn't look like the other lizard at all!
Auron: And such a lot of guards too! *pulls out Katana* This is going to be fun!
Well! That's the end of my second chapter!! Kain's life is in mortal peril, though I'm sure he doesn't think so! Please, review! *Yes, Kain will more than likely be harmed!* Will I kill him? give me your suggestion! * ducks rotten tomato* Oh! And does Turel have these abilities I have given him? That I do not know. Thanks for reading!!
There is a brief hesitation and suddenly an icicle lands on the water. and sinks. Down below there is a gurgle and a shriek.
Squall: Crap! Shiva can't swim! I should have summoned her on dry land.
Cloud: *in stitches laughing* Ha, Ha great summon! Stand back and let a pro take over.
Cloud faces the water and green energy surrounds him yet again. There is an icy wind that blows over the lake before hundreds of icicles rush in together in the centre of the water. When a huge, spiky ball of ice is formed it drops and shatters, creating a floor of ice over the lake. Cloud laughs again and walks over. The group reach the shore without incident and find themselves facing a long grassy path stretching forward. All along this path they see many long poles. Strange creatures that resemble humans only for their pale skin and claws are speared and impaled. Some have open mouths that reveal vampire- like fangs (I wonder why?) and Cloud shudders at this bloody display. As they continue Squall stops and exclaims, he is looking at one of the creatures.
Squall: Hey, this one looks like Rinoa!
Cloud: Who's she? Some kinda monster you fought?
Squall: Piss off, she's my girlfriend!
Auron: *chuckles* Hmm. a real romantic you are! I bet she misses you a lot.
Squall: *fails to notice Auron's sarcasm* Well. I suppose she does. Can't blame her either, though she's is a little annoying, hanging round me all the time, touchy, feely, kissy kiss. Jeez!
(Cloud and Auron's helpless laughter trails off as they continue on up the path.)
After a while the path breaks off and leads to an impressive structure. There is a large circular platform made of stone and nine pillars of immense height. But the pillars are black and appear almost corrupted.
As the group approach something floats into the darkness. It is wispy white and to Cloud it seems to resemble a woman but as he steps forward a voice interrupts him. The three spin round at once. The owner of the voice is another of the strange creatures that was impaled on the pole earlier, except this one is alive. Two more creatures follow behind but the leading creature seems to be more exquisitely dressed and is apparently a leader.
Fledgling: Turel, what age have we been thrown into! The pillars still stand!
Turel: Silence, your questions grow tiresome. We must go to the time streaming chamber and leave this place, this abundance of life is most insulting, to say nothing of its sun.
Fledgling(2): *Notices Cloud, Auron and Squall* Master, who are these?
Turel: Hmm. They are not Sarafan, or at least not like the scum I have encountered but they are human. We should take them to Kain, they look strong and will make good slaves.
Turel and the two fledglings advance on the three. Auron immediately takes out his sword. Seeing this, Turel takes out his own weapon and the fledglings follow suit.
Turel: I would prefer it if you didn't struggle human. Kain prefers his presents in one piece.
Cloud: And you're gonna take us to your Kain? Who the hell is he?!
Squall: Is he a lizard man?! We've been seeking one of those!
Cloud: Yeah, we accidentally killed the last one.
Turel: Silence!! Kain's appearance is not to be described as ''lizard''! He is evolved and wields unimaginable power. You would do well to treat him with respect, if you value your life!
Cloud: ''If you value your life!?'' Man, that's just asking for trouble!! It's butt kicking time!
Auron: *puts out a hand to hold Cloud back* Wait! did you not hear him?! This Kain is indeed another of the lizard men. If we follow these creatures we may meet him, and perhaps be returned to out hometowns!
Cloud: *looking devious* Ok then, lead the way Batman!
A swift look of anger takes control of Turel's expression and Squall whispers to Cloud.
Squall: *whispers* I think you upset him.
Cloud: *whispers back* What! Just look at the state of his stupid pointy ears and that pathetic black cape!
Squall: Hmm. I think the ears give him a funny little pixie look.
Cloud: Yeah, some pixie!
As the group chatter, Turel and the other vampires draw close and cast a quick teleport spell. Instantly the group find themselves in a weird swamp land, standing before a strange building. The way in is bared by a wall of stone but Turel quickly breaks this with a telekinesis-type spell. Wordlessly they step inside. There is a stairs winding upwards but an obstacle blocks the way. A huge pit, too long for even a vampire to jump over. Luckily Turel teleports them over, (those playing Soul Reaver2 may remember wishing Raziel could do this too) and they climb the stairs.
At the top is the chamber. The controls seem complicated but Turel seems to be able to decipher them. He fixes the date and the two fledglings push the group forward. There is a pause. For a few seconds nothing happens. And then, with a quick rush the scene blurs and reality and time shifts and warps as the group are teleported. Cloud can feel his head spinning, he is caught and manipulated by a power as great as even his own, (well almost). And when the feeling of dizziness is lifted and he finally lifts his head he is in a different place and time altogether! The group are in Kain's sanctum, he sits in his throne, surrounded by the pillars of Nosgoth, Soul Reaver in hand. The vampires all kneel. Auron mutters and Cloud steps forth.
Cloud: Lizard Man (2)! We meet at last!
Squall: Crap, this one has a sword! And he doesn't look like the other lizard at all!
Auron: And such a lot of guards too! *pulls out Katana* This is going to be fun!
Well! That's the end of my second chapter!! Kain's life is in mortal peril, though I'm sure he doesn't think so! Please, review! *Yes, Kain will more than likely be harmed!* Will I kill him? give me your suggestion! * ducks rotten tomato* Oh! And does Turel have these abilities I have given him? That I do not know. Thanks for reading!!