Disclaimer – I do not own Legacy of Kain. If I did it wouldn't be such an awesome series.
Author's Note – Sorry it's been a while since I updated. I've been busy with college auditions and stuff. Thanks to all reviewers. If I made a mistake about Turel having telekinesis I'm sorry.
Neuro-chip-angel – Yeah I always tend to make Zephon the sneaking coward in my fics. It's my lack of creativity at it's best.
The Decision of the Emperor
A hand reached out and grabbed Zephon. The hand belonged to Turel, which was extremely unfortunate for Zephon. Another unfortunate detail was Dumah's distance from Zephon. He never heard the small cry that flew from Zephon's throat into the still air.
Zephon's head rapidly connected with the wall. Pain flared through his forehead and raced to his neck. Again and again the abuse continued, when he was on the verge of passing out Turel stopped. He pulled Zephon's hair down forcing his face up. Turel leaned closer to Zephon and glared, his eyes shining like fire from the sun.
"What have you done, you pathetic whelp? I told you not to inform Kain! I should rip out your traitorous tongue right now!" Turel growled
"My dear brother you do realize what this means don't you? You will be Kain's right hand; you will be even more powerful. You will nearly rule Nosgoth! Why do you care about Raziel, he's to benevolent for his own good? Besides his whining will finally cease!" Zephon replied smugly
"You had better pray that it isn't too late to reverse your machinations you bastard." Turel whispered
Once again Zephon collided with the wall as Turel pushed him through the air with a telekinetic blast. Turel raced to Kain's chamber hoping it wasn't too late to save his brother. Hoping against all odds that it he wasn't too late to save his friend.
Raziel was on the roof outside the western spire of the Sanctuary of the Clans. He had finally flown! It had taken quite a bit of practice to get this far; but it was well worth every minute of floundering ten feet above the ground. The night had felt so glorious on his new wings, caressing them with evanescent hands. The coo, air had cleared his mind and enabled him to forget every worry, ache, and task at hand. He would have to fly more often; it was the most incredible thing in the world.
He started walking towards his chambers, cloven feet padding along the hall. He stopped in his tracks and started to smile. Why should he walk when he could fly! He gracefully flapped his wings and neared his door. He glided to the entryway and hovered while forcing it open with one foot. Then he coasted through the doorway and landed in the center of the room. He could really get used to this, too bad he wouldn't have the time.
Suddenly a multitude of hands grabbed Raziel and bound him with chains. The confused lieutenant was quickly spirited out of the room. His cries were muffled by the thick band of cloth stuffed in this mouth. His vision was obscured by a blindfold of the thickest fabric. All the while he was struggling with no release, his bonds were firm. His attackers snickered at the ease that they had on capturing the great leader. Of course, he thought, send the Zephonim to do the dirty work.
He was roughly cast to the floor before his blindfold and gag were ripped from him. Kain sat on his throne with the pother lieutenants flanking him. They all wore expressions of smug superiority or pure shock. Obviously they were showing their true colors. Umah was at Kain's right side looking confused and worried. Kain walked over to his fallen angel and sneered.
"You thought you could have it all didn't you Raziel. My land, powers surpassing my own and the loyalty of nearly all the vampires in Nosgoth. If it had been simply those I would have merely reprimanded you and dismissed you to your territory. But you sought even more didn't you. You sought my queen! You thought your wings could carry you away from my wrath but you thought wrong!" Kain roared
"Please sire, I never sought to usurp you or interfere with your rule. I never intended to be so infatuated with your lady. I never wanted any of this to happen. Please Kain, I would give my wings and my territory to dissolve this fruitless anger. I only want to be your right hand." Raziel pleaded
"Your excuses will only get you so far Raziel. This is more than they can handle." Kain whispered
"Cast him in!" Kain intoned
"No! Please my lord, anything but the abyss. I just wish to be your humble servant!" Raziel cried
"Bring him here first. Unbind him." Kain snapped
Turel and Dumah scurried to appease their lord. If they were not quick they would be the next ones to suffer Kain's murderous wrath. They unbound Raziel at Kain's feet where he rapidly collapsed. Kain lifted Raziel's head in his hand s and gently wiped away the blood tears.
"Raziel, show us those glorious wings of yours. And kneel properly!" Kain commanded
"Yes sire." Raziel replied
"Come closer so I can feel the future of my grandchildren." Kain replied in awe
Raziel did as commanded and spread his wings. The lieutenants stared in awe and Umah silently inhaled. She had been right about his glorious wings! Kain traced the outlines of the wing bones. Then he gently felt the membranous skin between the bones. Then without the slightest warning he ripped the skin surrounding the shoulder blades. He first pulled out the bones of one wing and then the other. Raziel screamed in sheer agony at the pain in his wings and the betrayal of Zephon. Umah turned deathly pale and held her breath shivering.
Then came the fateful words that would change the lives of every vampire in Nosgoth. It would cause death for almost all present and death for many others.
"Cast him in!" Kain roared
"Please Kain no!" Umah pleaded "He has suffered enough already. Please let him live!"
"How dare you defy me Umah. I had thought you would have learned after the first time. I see I was wrong." Kain purred "I will deal with you later."
Raziel's scream echoed throughout the circle as he was cast into the Abyss. The water burning his flesh was a thousand times worse than normal water. Mercifully it all faded to black while the queen wept and the king madly laughed. The princes both stood numb and cackled with glee. The monarchy of Nosgoth was shifted forever.