Deception

Part XXV

Torches blazed and alit the room and it cackled away its heat soothing and warming.

Sounds of pages being turned over echoed among the stone-walls of the library, Meloni sat at a huge table with books stacked high, the pastry by her side, and she skimmed through the books for anything she could find to help defeat Altanion.

Yawning, she rested her head in her hands, and stared down at the pages wishing she knew what Altanion's weakness was. Reading the ancient language that very few gummies knew, Meloni absent minded traced the medallion on the book with one finger, the other pressed against the book and following the language.

Looking somewhat determined her head then snapped up, a look of pure worry and panic on her face and she sensed something. Turning towards to the window a breeze flew into the room, inwardly making her shiver at its bitter coldness, but she knew…it was Altanion.

Stood up, the medallion held tightly in her grasp, she scanned the room, and jumped when she heard the door to the library slam closed and the sounds of the bolt grinding against the door, leaving her trapped inside with Altanion alone.

Still stood by the table, she held the pastry in hand ready and was glad when she felt the tingling sensation deep inside her, Cammi had returned. Now under Cammi's shielding protection, she knew there was nothing that Altanion could do to harm her and hoped it would stay that way.

A gasp escaped her lips, and she shivered feeling the mist consume her, his touch it was socold.

"Meloni"

She felt her hair stand on ends, her eyes going wide and she tried to stifle another gasp. His voice, it sounded so hollow and cold, and could send shivers down and up your spine and he whispered her name.

"Altanion" choked out Meloni.

Silently cussing herself, she tried to bring herself together and not fear him, though she knew that only a fool would not be, and as much as she hated it she knew her fear shone through her eyes, telling him everything she thought of him.

"You are afraid" he said.

"No" she said her voice stronger.

The mist surrounding her shifted and she saw it move in the space before her, and began to take form. Holding her breath and she could see the outlines of his form through the mist, then it disappeared and she saw Altanion for who he truly was, leaving her speechless.

Altanion smiled at her reaction, and raising his hand placed a finger on her lips to silence her, and watched as she involuntarily shivered under his gaze. Letting his hand fall, he played with one of her golden locks, then all of a sudden she was pressed against him, his hand holding both of hers and pressing them against her lower back, closing the distance between them.

Staring up, wide-eyed at him fearing what he might do, she silently prayed Cammi had sensed Altanion and was on his way over she didn't know how much longer she could stand being alone in Altanion's presence.

"You are brave" he whispered in her ear.

"What do you want?" asked Meloni afraid of that question.

A empty chuckle escape him and his eyes sparkled as he raised his hand and allowed his razing sharp nails to lightly trace her face, make her shiver.

"You" he whispered and she gasped.

"M..m..me" she stuttered out.

"I have been fascinated by you for quite some time" he said lying through his back teeth and stroking her hair.

Meloni despite her dangerous situation scoffed at him, knowing he was lying, he had to be one of the worst liars she'd come across. Even cubs who were hiding things from her could lie better than this when they didn't want to get into trouble. Holding her breathe, the room fell deathly quiet, and she feared what he might do and was thankful when she heard the heavy footsteps charging towards her at an alarming rate, and knew it had to be Cammi.

Struggling against his grasp trying to free herself to buy Cammi some time she tried to distract Altanion from his thoughts, and slip from his grasp, but he had an iron grip on her.

"Join me Meloni, and rule by my side as Queen" he whispered sending shivers down and up her spine.

"Never!" she yelled venomously, and tried to lash out at him, but he still had a hold of her.

"Let me go!" she whispered dangerously low.

Altanion chuckled at Meloni's pathetic feeble attempts to escape him and only pulled her closer to him if that was possible. He then spun her round, pressing her back to him, with one arm snaking round her lower abdomen, the other raising extending one razing sharp black nail and he held it at her throat, just as a pounding came from the other side of the door.

"Stay still if you wish to live" he snarled.

Running along the corridor with all the speed he could muster, Cammi ran past some of the citizens, and raced on towards the library the others hardly keeping up with him he was going so fast. Panic and worry surged through his veins for his mother and he hoped she was okay.

The moment he had returned to Gummadoon he had sensed Altanion and knew he was in the castle, then everything fell apart and his worst fears came a reality and he realised that his most loathed enemy was alone with his mother. Not caring what everyone thought of him at the moment, he reached the library and grasping the doorknob found it locked. Cussing, he pounded on the door and called to his mother but there was no reply. Anger and panic tore through him, and he yelled as he threw himself at the door, the bolt holding the door closed giving out on his first impact. He wished beyond hope that Lalaith was with him right now she'd know what to do, and he threw himself at the door again, the door flying open on his impact and he stood there in the doorway, sword drawn.

Altanion greeted Cammi with a sly smile, and on instinct pulled Meloni closer to him, his claws shining in the light threatening to slice her throat open any moment. Ooo…Cammi waslivid the boy was on fire, anger and hatred shining clearly in his eyes.

"Greetings Cammi, your mother and I have just been having an…interesting conversation" Altanion slyly said.

Cammi gritted his teeth and his eyes flashed dangerously, and he held his sword tightly, and he eyed his mother.

She looked shakened with fear shining through her eyes, and cold sweat running down her brow, then his eyes fell to the bowl she barely held in her hands, she was shaking so much.

Meloni followed her son's gaze that landed on the bowl she held in her hand and she immediately remembered what she was suppose to do. Silently praying she would make it out alive by the end, she raised the bowl slightly and awaited for the right moment.

"Let her go Altanion, she's not your concern" shouted Cammi and he raised his sword as if to prove his point.

"But on the contrary Cammi, she is my concern, AH!" yelled Altanion in fury instantly releasing Meloni.

She had chosen that one moment to throw the paste landing in his eyes, and he furiously began to wipe at his eyes, his skin and eyes burning like fire, and he heard Meloni whisper

"Senum Altanion zummum thum Prisno ocknum …

TRANSLATION: Send Altanion to the Prison of light eternal

"No!" Altanion lashed out, his hand connecting with Meloni's jaw and she went skidding along the floor and hit the wall.

His mother unconscious Cammi continued on with her work "Senum Altanion zummum thum Prisno ocknum oku locum eternal"

Then a strong gush of wind entered the room from the window and through the door and surrounded Altanion, then moved to the far side of the room, where all the air began to swirl and created an endless black hole. The vortex momentarily swayed then disappeared and Cammi blinked in surprise and the room became still and quiet again.

Altanion still stood there unharmed except he looked greatly unhappy and was scowling which Cammi guessed to usual for Altanion, but still the spell had no effect on him, but at least his mother had tried.

"Is that the best you can do" scoffed Altanion.

Altanion stared at Cammi not at all impressed and he threw his misty cloak over his shoulder and withdrew his own sword.

Cammi waited for Altanion to attack and bared his teeth at him, his grip tighten on his sword feeling it slip through his hands they were so clammy.

Altanion sadistically smiled at Cammi then raised his sword and lunged at him, his sword crashing down on Cammi's the moment he closed the distance between them.

Fighting back against Altanion, Cammi used every ounce of his strength to throw him off, and although he would never admit he was thankful for the training Godrin had given him. He knew that had he not had that training he would be as flat as a pancake by now, and tortured mercilessly. Raising his sword to meet Altanion's next attack Cammi felt himself being thrown against the wall as Altanion threw him across the room.

"You've been training" commented Altanion.

"By Godrin himself" emphasized Cammi with pride and regretted saying that when Altanion crash his sword down on his, and slammed him against the wall.

"Never say that name!" stated Altanion coldly.

"Why what the matter, you're not afraid of him now are you" said Cammi mockingly.

"Grrr…" growled Altanion and he grabbed Cammi by the scruff of the neck and threw him into one of the pillars.

"You'll regret that" stated Altanion venomously.

"Not as long as I live" commented Cammi jest fully.

Sword clashing again, they both forced all their strength into it, and locked eyes with one another, determined to beat each other.

End Of Part XXV

Part XXVI coming soon!

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