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Luna12: I'll do my best to not make Teela out like a wimp; I don't like her coming across like that either.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: This chapter has been revised and re-posted so that this story can continue here at fanfiction.net. I've managed to work around the adult area of the story without it damaging the plot. That's how it will be from now on, the adult version will be at Adultfanfiction.net. Ok enjoy. -

Chapter 3: Confusing Visions and Unwelcome Company

Teela crouched deftly at the edge of the high plateau, over looking the vast valley beneath her, there was chaos erupting everywhere. Where she was, she didn't know; the terrain was unrecognisable to her, but she was sure that it was Eternia because the battle ensuing before her eyes was between an army of Snakemen and many races of Eternian warriors. What confused her, other than the fact that she couldn't remember how she had got there, was the large army of cosmic warriors fighting in the battle. Wasn't Zodak the last surviving cosmic warrior?

She didn't have time to dwell on this for too long because in a blink of an eye she was no longer at the edge of the plateau, but now stood in a dark cave. Realisation dawned on her that this wasn't real and it had to be a dream. It was the only rational answer she could come up with. How else could it be happening?! However, illogical doubt was creeping in the back of her mind because everything seemed too real to be a dream.

At the sound of rasping voices she automatically ducked behind a large boulder. Taking a quick glance from her hiding spot she realised that King Hiss, General Rattlor and Squeeze were at the far end of the cave huddled around a table, looking at a scroll and were discussing it amongst themselves. Their voices were strained and King Hiss did not sound happy. Teela was confused; why was she dreaming this? Was it some kind of vision?

Then all of a sudden she was standing in the heart of the battle. The suddenness of her arrival left her unguarded, leaving her unprepared for the deafening sounds or metal against metal, along with the screams of agony from the injured and dying. The smell of blood was thick in the air and it made her feel sick, but her training jumped into gear and she got a hold of her self. She was however mildly panicked due to her lack of a weapon but no one seemed to be paying her any attention, it was like she wasn't even there.

Relaxing slightly, but staying wary, she stood there witnessing the carnage and destruction around her, unsure of what was going on. It reminded her of the many battles she had learnt about in school that had happened in the past.

Maybe that was what she was witnessing now, the past. But why would she dream about something like this. How was she dreaming it? Nothing made sense. Suddenly everything happening around her seemed to slow down and fade into a blur until the only thing, directly in front of her, in focus was King Hiss. He had his back to her and was standing rigidly, staring down at something on the floor. Teela couldn't see what, but she suddenly felt very odd, and wanted to get away from him and the battle ground very quickly, but she was unable to move, she just stood there staring at him. Whether this was out of curiosity she wasn't sure, either way she didn't like the odd vibes she was beginning to feel. And they felt like they were coming from him.

His head was hung low like he was in deep contemplation. Teela looked to the floor and was just able to make out the form of a body lying at his feet. She watched Hiss slowly move into a crouched position and hover over the unmoving form beneath him. She heard him whispering something and a deep sadness washed over her but she had no idea why.

Teela unconsciously took a step towards him, accidentally tripping over another body. She collapsed on her hands and knees with a loud groan, instantly regretting it because Hiss' head snapped up and turned around in her direction, pure rage and a hint of something else etched on his features. Teela however didn't have time to figure it out because as soon as he caught sight of her, his expression changed to bewilderment.

He stared at her, unmoving and seemed utterly confused by her presence. She stayed rigid, nervously waiting for a reaction, and also equally confused that he was able to acknowledge her existence when no one else had. What the hell was going on, was it a dream or not? She was instantly jogged from her thoughts by his rasping and indignant tone. A wave of anger and hostility hit her, so intensely that it made her mind reel in shock.

"What are YOU doing here!?" It was more of a statement to himself than a direct question to her. However she didn't really have time to answer it as she felt a strong nagging feeling in the back of her mind and everything around her began to get more and more out of focus. She didn't resist the pulling sensation and was in fact very glad to get away from Hiss' glaring face and the feelings of resentment flooding her mind.

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Hiss groaned as he slowly gained consciousness. His vision was blurred and he winced at the sharp shooting pain coming from the centre of his forehead. As his eyes began to adjust to his surroundings and the spinning sensation came to a halt he realised that he was lying on his bed in his personal quarters. He hadn't any recollection of how he had got there but he was glad of it.

Then he suddenly remembered his dream, that brat had somehow been in it. But this didn't seem plausible, he had been dreaming about an event in his past. His anger began to boil, she had had the audacity to intrude in HIS mind, but what was bothering him more was the fact that he could still feel her deep down in the back of his mind; he had been able to sense her panic and confusion, her fear and he could vaguely still sense it. Her presence in his mind disgusted him, although he had enjoyed feeling her fear.

'I see you are awake sire, I was beginning to worry.'

Hiss turned his head in the direction of General Rattlor's voice, again grimacing as pain shot through his skull. Rattlor shifted his position from the wall and walked over to his lord's bedside. Hiss pulled himself up into a sitting position, he had intended to get up but dizziness and the now constant aching between his eyes prevented him from this. He growled quietly to himself in frustration at his body's weakened condition. He also noted he was back in his humanoid form.

Touching his forehead he could feel the Hadira amulet was still embedded there, only he could no longer feel its full influence radiating through him. Anger flared as he remembered he had been so close to having He-man as his slave but then the girl had spoilt everything. He would make her suffer for that. Hiss made another futile attempt to get out of the bed, finding his body felt completely drained.

General Rattlor cleared his throat to get his sire's attention.

'My King, you should stay here and rest, I am not sure what exactly happened in the temple but after the girl destroyed the amulet, you were knocked unconscious for almost 3 weeks, you have not fed and who knows what the affect the amulet's destruction has had on you.....'

Hiss reluctantly sat back grimly, beginning to wonder just what effects the amulet now had on him. He could sense that its influence wasn't completely gone. Rattlor continued.

'The amulet became very unstable when it was shattered something happened to you and the Teela child. I've had reports from those watching over you that sometimes it appeared to activate.....'

'What do you mean?' Hiss asked gruffly, not at all pleased that he had been rendered unconscious for almost a month, his mood also wasn't helped by the terrible throbbing headache he now had.

General Rattlor shifted nervously as he noted the flash of dark energy that had shone from his lord's eyes, knowing it had something to do with the amulet but he tried to ignore it as he replied.

'Well they said that it would glow and spark occasionally.'

Hiss furrowed his brows at this, not pleased by what he was hearing, his head was now pounding, and he closed his eyes exasperated. General Rattlor stood anxiously, staring down at his lord, unsure of his reaction.

Hiss spoke quietly, not opening his eyes. 'Bring me the person who witnessed this.'

'I'm already here my lord.' Hiss' eyes flew open at the sound of the low seductive voice and mentally cursed. He looked to the door way to see the owner leaning languidly against the door frame, with arms folded across her chest, smirking alluringly at him.

She put on a hurtful expression at his obvious irritated one and said in a hurt voice,

'You don't seem very pleased to see me Sire?! And after all this time that I've spent caring and watching over you these past weeks.'

Hiss sneered, 'And I'm sure it was from the ever flowing kindness of your soul Hiressa, don't make me sick.'

General Rattlor could once again feel the tension rising between the two and slowly began to back out the room, he could also tell Hiss was very angry because his eyes were now glowing black instead of their usual red. His retreat came unnoticed.

Hiressa frowned slightly then quickly collected herself and simply smirked as she slowly came over to the bed, swinging her hips sensually as she did so and then perched herself close to Hiss, who seemed to grow angrier by the second as the female snake warrior came closer. He flinched away from her hand as she went to stroke his cheek, and his eyes seemed to flare more for a second and then tamed down to a constant black glow.

Hiressa smiled and lent forward so that her face was barely inches from his, Hiss bared his fangs at her to show his displeasure in the closeness.

'You know Hiss I've always found you arousing when you get angry, and the whole glowing black eyes look is very cute.'

This took Hiss by surprise; black eyes? Hiressa was now straddled across him and was leant down low so that she was still level with his face. She turned her head slightly to look at General Rattlor who was standing awkwardly at the door, he blushed slightly then backed out quickly, slamming the door behind him.

Hiressa sighed contently to herself. 'Now we are finally alone.' She began to trace circles on Hiss' chest. Hiss sat rigidly glaring at her, trying to ignore her as best he could. God how he loathed this woman.

She smiled as she noticed his eyes were beginning to dim back to red. He was calming down but she knew he was still pissed off. Slowly she lent forward and gently kissed his lips. She felt his body stiffen and smiled against his lips enjoying the fact that he was still resisting her, it made it more fun.

Hiss was in no mood for this, he had enough on his mind than to deal with her. Having enough he roughly pushed her away from him, smirking at the look of shock on her face and mild anger that quickly faded to a silky smile, much to his displeasure.

'Hiressa, just leave.'

'No, I don't think you really want me to do that.'

Hiss' eyes flashed black, 'You should watch you mouth Hiressa, get out now.' His tone was low and menacing but this didn't bother her at all. She smiled sweetly at him and crawled towards him again.

'But I'm here to help you relax my lord, why don't you just lie back down......'

She was cut off as Hiss growled loudly in annoyance grabbing her wrists tightly and pulling her so she was face to face with him. 'Listen to me you stupid bitch, I'm not in the.....'

It was his turn to be cut off as her mouth enclosed on his taking him off guard, allowing her to push him down and slip her hands free of his slackened grip on her wrists. She began to slowly trace her tongue across his lips at which point he pushed her away from him slightly. She giggled down at him as he stared up at her angrily, but she could tell he had started to enjoy this.

They stared at each other for a few more seconds and she was about to say something to mock him when he roughly grabbed her again and pinned her beneath him. She yelped in surprise but was instantly silenced as his mouth engulfed hers passionately, she moaned into his mouth, allowing his tongue to slip in and entwine with hers in a frenzy, she soon gave into his dominance allowing his tongue to explore her mouth freely and let him pin her arms tightly down by her sides.

Hiss kissed her hungrily, hating himself for allowing her to have this affect on him, but the struggling writhing female beneath him was too much for him to resist and his hate slowly faded away but he knew he would be regretting this a lot later. .