A Matter of Honor
The god Sargonnas stood before the rest of the pantheon of Krynn. His hard face was drawn and pained. "It was a matter of honor, you see. Betray the one you love, or betray the rest of your kin, as well as the people who need your guidance to survive? But I believe I have come to the only decision I can, in all honor, make." Kiri Jolith, patron of the Solamnic Knights, nodded his head in sympathy and agreement. For though he and Sargonnas were on opposite sides in terms of good and evil, both believed in a rigid code of honor dictating every action.
Sargonnas looked appreciative and continued. "Well, it would appear that my darling consort has decided to leave her plans for conquering Krynn for now, while she goes to take over a world called Earth. It seems that Raistlin Majere and his apprentice opened a portal to that world, allowing Takhisis to pass through as well. I know what she would do to this world, were she to rule alone, and I can't desert another world to that fate. So I bring it before you, my kin, you immortally wise judges, to decide our course of action."
With that, pandemonium broke out among the gods. All seemed to be talking at once. There appeared to be three major factions, neutrality voting to let Takhisis vent her power on the other world, good saying they should all go and bring Takhisis to heel using force if necessary, and evil saying they should go help Takhisis win more territory for the glory of the Old Gods. Then, all of a sudden, there was a blinding flash of white light.
In the chaos, no one had noticed that the cousins of magic talking quietly amongst themselves. And apparently, they had come to a decision. Lunitari, made representative by her neutral status spoke in the sudden hush. "My cousins and I have come to find a solution that we believe is fair to all. It was our disciples Raistlin and Dalamar who caused the problem, so they will have the chance to fix it. Takhisis will be weaker on that plain, and between Raistlin, Dalamar, and a few Earth humans we will lend powers to, they should be able to defeat her. If not, then we will need another plan, but this will at least give us time to think and talk like the gods we are instead of bickering like children."
Lunitari seemed to swell with majesty. "Tonight, myself and my cousins will visit Raistlin in his dreams. We will tell him what is required. He will not refuse. Dalamar is already on Earth. They will do our bidding." With that, in a flash of multicolored light, the three left the council, leaving no time for argument. However, it seemed to the other gods that the cousins had indeed come up with a fair solution. They slowly dissipated as well, leaving Sargonnas, shaking his head, alone. And in time, he too left, deciding that it was time to listen to the mortal affairs once more.
Kenderling: Yeah, I don't know if the chlorine thing is true, but I had to put it in, because, well, I couldn't keep myself in the dark for the whole time! Thanks for reviewing.
Guan: No problem. Thanks for the compliments about Jezebel. Did anyone pick up who she is before this chapter? I'm sure you peeps did – you're all smart!
Jade: Absolutely right – gotta hate that chlorine! Yes, they'll find out next chapter. And thanks! I didn't know I was on anyone's alert list! I love reviews, so keep going!