Chapter VI: Dantean Journeys

QUEEN ANGELLA'S DIARY

19th DAY IN THE SECOND OF THE HORDE'S OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA

I flew through Etheria's skies for hours covering nearly half the planet in record time until I reached the desolate land of the Fright Zone.

Eons ago, when the planet was still called Infintia, this area used to be the region of Excelsia and was a place of beauty and tranquility, but one day that came to an end.

Prime invaded the planet and claimed Excelsia as his capital, he enslaved the people and made them build him a fortress from which his forces would rule with an iron hand, that fortress is the Fright Zone.

I landed on the far end of the fortress and hid until I could find a way in.

I waited for hours until I saw a group of Shadow Priests, Hordak's most powerful and loyal servants, head towards the door.

I unsheathed my sword and ambushed one of the priests with such speed and ferocity that the others did not notice a thing.

The purity of the blade caused the spectral spell caster to dissipate leaving only his black and red robe crumpled up on the ground.

I picked it up and put it on over my clothes, and joined in their precession using my wings to levitate off the ground.

The head priest raised his hand and suddenly a black mist swirled on the ground, I shuddered as I felt it creep up my legs and cover my body like a shroud.

I wanted to run away, but before I could I suddenly felt as if my body had turned to mist and everything went black.

Seconds later, I found myself in the Fright Zone my plan had worked, but I was nowhere near the dungeons, I was in the Shadow Priests' temple.

"Come my brothers, let us praise Hordak, the master of immortality for this victory over the Rebel heretics!" the leader hissed as he raised his arms.

"HAIL HORDAK!" the others hissed in response bowing to the ground.

While they were busy worshipping, and I snuck out to rescue She-Ra, I pray I am too late.

PRINCESS GLIMMER'S DIARY

19th DAY IN THE SECOND DAY OF THE HORDE'S OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA

The commander was the first to approach the door, he punched a code into a keypad and stood back to wait for something.

A few moments later, the huge doors swung open, revealing a massive factory complex.

All around I could see Horde Troopers bustling about checking machines and making sure everything was working perfectly.

I did not have much time to watch for soon I could feel the chain being pulled dragging me into the factory.

The feel of the cold steel ground made me shiver and winced in pain as the metal bolts on the floor irritated the wounds on my back making them bleed anew.

I was dragged for several floors until we reached a set of metal doors.

The doors were made of black steel and a half of the Bloodbat, the Horde's insignia, was on each door forming one horrific image.

"Halt! Who dares to defile his dark highness' inner sanctum," a Horde trooper asked as he approached the commander.

I could tell he was of higher rank than the commander due to his armor which was black and red as opposed to the standard silver armor, worn by most troopers. He held a lance in his hands and a blaster holstered on his thigh.

"34XCD89, commander of squadron 56C, assigned to mining, we bring a prisoner to be judged by his lordship," the commander informed the guard as he saluted his superior.

"Very well, you may enter," the guard acquiesced as he opened the door and the commander took my chain from his subordinate and dragged me into the room.

It was dark, but I could still make out what was going on in the room.

It was more of a factory than a throne room; all around the room Horde troopers were being built it was awesome sight.

Suddenly, a pair of red glowing eyes appeared in the far end of the room, I could tell whoever the eyes belong to he was sitting on a throne and imprisoned in a force field, which was discernibly phasing in front of him.

While I was standing I heard a voice boom, "leave commander, return to your duties!"

"Yes, oh Great Divine Master," the commander replied he attached my chain to the throne and left.

"Welcome, Princess Glimmer," the voiced greeted me.

"How do you know who I am?" I asked it, who was this being and how did know me and what else he knew.

"I am a god, I know everything and I also know of your existence from my son, Hordak," he informed me, it was then I knew who I was dealing with—Horde Prime.

"You won't get away with this, when the Rebellion finds out about this

They'll…" I began to say before the chain was pulled so hard that I was forced off my feet and fell to the floor.

"You really think, your precious rebellion can destroy me, I felled five million of legions of Angellians; crushed hundreds of thousands of Light Hope's best troops and you think you pathetic rebels can fell me," he yelled as caused objects in the room to fly around.

I managed to get to my knees, "if you're so powerful why are still imprisoned here on Horde World? Why has your 'son' failed to conquer Etheria?" I retorted.

Suddenly, I felt my feet began to move and lift off the ground and went flying across but the force of my chain stopped my flight and hit the ground with a thud.

"BE SILENT MORTAL!" he roared in anger, his eyes glowed all the more brightly, "I was merely going to send to work in the iron mines, but your blasphemy will cost you dearly, guards, take her outside and tie her to the ground, we'll see how long you will last outside the planet," he ordered as the guards came and unfastened my chain and led me out of the room.

The guards made me march from the palace to a secluded spot about 5 miles from the palace.

The march was exhausting and halfway there I collapsed forcing them to drag me the rest of the march, the pain of the rocks as they dig into my raw skin was excruciating, tears rolled down my face and pooled at the bottom of my helmet.

Finally after being dragged for miles, we finally reached the spot.

"45Z67, remove her space gear!" the guard ordered his subordinate.

"Yes, sir," the trooper replied as he ripped off my tattered space suit.

"78V09; 99G78! Secure her and fasten her to the ground!" the commander instructed pointing to a spot with for metal loops sticking out.

"Right away, sir," the troopers said as they took me to the spot, one trooper laid me on the ground.

"Let me go!" I screamed as kicked the troops trying to break free, I fought to get free but the trooper's grip was strong to the point of breaking my wrist and ankles, so before I got hurt I submitted and let them tie my arms and legs to the ground.

"65R32, remove her helmet," the commander ordered his soldier hastily.

"Yes sir," he replied as he yanked off my helmet.

The moment it was removed I felt the burning fumes of Horde World enter lungs causing me cough. My eyes were watering and my throat burned as particles of ash and residue from burning chemicals bombarded it.

"Let's go men, she won't give us anymore trouble," the commander told his troops as they walked away.

Already as I lay here in the unbearable heat of Horde World, I can feel my life slip away, please Light Hope if you take me, please spare She-Ra, let me be her substitute so through her efforts Etheria may be free and I can leave knowing future generations will be safe!

QUEEN ANGELLA'S DAIRY

19th DAY IN THE SECOND DAY OF THE HORDE'S OCCUPATION OF ETHERIA

I searched the Fright Zone for hours and found no sign of She-Ra.

I was starting to lose hope until I heard some troopers talk about She-Ra.

"So, how did Lord Hordak capture her, 77U90?" he asked his comrade.

"I don't know 55O12, I heard he and Dr. Nycroft injected some plague into her body and she's slowly dying. HE has her imprisoned in a special cell in ward 45C," 77U90 informed his ally.

"45C? that's only for prisoners who are considered dangerous, are you sure about that?" 55O19 asked his superior skeptically.

"I swear by Horde Prime, that's where she is kept, Cell 78DD, and that's the truth!" 77U90, declared proudly as they continued on their way.

"45C-78DD," I said to myself as went off to find She-Ra.

I traveled through the corridors of the Fright Zone until I came to ward 45C, "now to find to Cell 78DD," I told myself as I walked along the ward.

I walked for half an hour until I found a cell whose number had been scratched out, I peeked in and saw She-Ra laying the in the corner.

I carefully opened the door and went into the cell.

She-Ra raised her eyes to me, "no stay back, I'm warning you, stay back" she screamed in a panic.

"She-Ra, calm down it's me Angella, see," I assured her as I pulled back the hood to show her, "we have to get you out of here," I told her as I went over her to pick her up.

Before I could lift her, I heard a dark voice say, "You are cleaver, Angella, but you are too late!"

I turned around and saw Hordak standing in the doorway, he had his sword out and seemed ready to strike.

"You are the only one for whom it is too late, Hordak!" I threatened as I pulled the Shadow Priest robe from my body and drew forth my sword.

Suddenly we were engaged in a vicious duel, our swords sparked as the purity of the steel sword met with impurity of Hordak's weapon.

"Etheria is mine, now and forever!" Hordak declared as struck out and knocked my sword from my hand.

I panicked for a moment, I thought I was a goner, but then I remembered that I had a secret weapon.

I smiled and reached into my pocket, "Etheria will never be yours, Ralabad" I told him looking right in his eyes.

"I WARNED YOU WOMAN, I TOLD YOU RALABAD IS DE…" was all he could get out before I threw my secret weapon, a phial of Holy Water, at him.

Hordak screamed in pain and dropped his sword as the water splashed on his face and burned his impure flesh, he ran around the hall for a few moments giving me enough time to reach for my sword, "It's over, Hordak," I told him as I went over to him, pointing my sword at his heart.

He remained silent for a second and then whispered, "You're right Angella, it is over, for you."

He secretly transformed his robotic arm into a set of claws and sprung on me.

I screamed in pain as he dug his claws into my back and tore through my flesh, blood splattered onto the floor and walls. The pain was unbearable forcing me to the floor, I looked at my back, the skin was peeled like vegetable exposing the muscles and nerves rendering my wings usless.

I managed to get up on my feet again, "I grow tired of the duel, Ralabad and I will end it now!" I said as I thrust my sword into his life support armor.

He screamed as electricity arced through his body, even though it was hurting him it did not kill him as I knew where to strike so it would injure him but not kill, I did not believing in killing another living being, even one as twisted and evil as Hordak.

While Hordak was incapacitated, I put on the robe again, picked up She-Ra and made a run for it.

We had made halfway through the Fright Zone with no problems until we reached the main hallway, there waiting for us was a cadre of Shadow Priests with a small squad of Horde Troopers.

"Freeze Infidels," the lead priest hissed us, "you will go no further!" he spat as he raised his hand at us.

Before he had time to cast his spell, I repositioned She-Ra so I could carry her with one arm; drew my sword and charged at the army standing in our way.

The blade dissipated the priests and reduced the troopers to scrap allowing us to escape the Fright Zone.

However, Hordak's injury had weakened me severely and I could only make it two miles outside the Fright Zone before I collapsed.

Using my last ounce strength I got out my distress signal and transmitted a call for my men to come and rescue me.

If I die, that is fine, I translated the recipe into modern Etherian so Bow and Glimmer can make the potion, but I pray to Light Hope that our rescuers will make it in time to save She-Ra, please Light Hope, please.