Hello, hello. This is my latest fic. Now, you may be asking "why exactly are you writing another fic?You still have one other one going!" To that I say: "I wish to, so I shall." Anyway, this fic is about Limstella. It's strange but I actually really like her. She's my favourite morph.(she hasn't done anything to make me hate her so there you go). So yes, Sonia tends to call her an abomination alot so I shall have some Sonia bashing in there. I have no clue how long this fic will go on...maybe a few chapters...I don't know. Please give me some feedback on this and no flames please, constructive criticism only please!

Chapter One.

"My beloved morphs, my beauteous works of art. I've new jobs for you, my pets. First Limstella. You will go to Bern and contact Sonia. I want you to arrange a meeting with the king.

"Understood."

The golden eyed morph disapeared in the blink of an eye leaving the Dragon's Gate far behind. She was to contact Sonia. What a loathsome assignment, she thought. Sonia had a habit of calling her an abomination yet she and Limstella were made the same way and even looked fairly similar. The woman probably thought she was a human, what a ridiculous thing to think, Sonia was no more a human than Limstella or Ephidel were. On that note Limstella wondered what exactly would become of Ephidel. The other morph was not as strong as she or Sonia. It was not that she worried for Ephidel's safety, she could care less, she was concerned what would happen to her master if Ephidel were to fall in battle.

Bern was a place famed for its military might but Limstella was not impressed. Their intelligence was obviously not up to par if they could not see what was happening to the organization based in their land. The Black Fang had been changing, old members were replaced with new ones; morphs. Sonia had been posing as Brendan Reed's wife. He was the leader of the Black Fang though he had very little power now. Every time Limstella went to Bern on Lord Nergal's orders there were more and more of her own kind among the few remaining humans of the Black Fang. At this moment there was only ten humans left at the headquarters. Soon Lord Nergal will be in complete control... That was what she wanted for she only wished the best for her master.

Limstella pulled the hood of her cloak over her head, she musn't be recognized as a morph. Though the king of Bern was an ally of Lord Nergal's she still didn't trust him. Humans had weak hearts, they always felt badly for other members of their species regardless of what they had done in the past. How pathetic. She was aware of the stares she was getting, she got even more when she headed straight for the road to the Black Fang's headquarters. Though nobody else in Lycia realized the Black Fang was changing other than the peasants of Bern, the danger of such powers as Ostia learning of the Fang's corruption was still something that worried her. If Ostia or even Eturia were to find out about the so called noble organization's odd activities it could mean failure for Lord Nergal. That must not happen...at any cost she thought grimly. There was no question that Lord Nergal would gladly sacrifice any of his morphs for his own personal gain and Limstella was only too aware of that but she knew she had to die at some point. If it could be called dying that is.

Her footsteps made no sound on the path though it was loose stones and she should therefore make some small amount of noise. The wandering merchants just up the road did not notice. Why she hadn't simply warped herself to the headquarters she did not know, perhaps there was some evidence of the person who's quintessence was used to make her still left. She quickly muttered and incantation and felt the familiar warmth of magic around her. Within seconds she was at the Bern headquarters of the Black Fang.

Limstella removed her hood, there was no danger of being recognized here. Everybody was morphs, she looked no different from any of them. She ran into several of her fellow morphs on the way to Sonia's usual haunt, the briefing room. Usually she was there ordering everybody about like she was a queen of some sort. Sonia had begun to listen less and less to Lord Nergal's orders. It was not something to worry about however, Limstella could destroy her if she was instructed to do so. Sonia believed herself to be a perfect being, more powerful than anyone else. That was a ridiculous thing to think, if Ephidel were to train harder in the art of magic he could probably defeat her.

Limstella didn't bother to knock on the door Sonia was surely in the room. She had a loud, sharp voice, it could hardly be missed. She walked in the room and asked to speak with Sonia a moment.

"Silence!Can't you see I am speaking?"the woman snapped.

Limstella said nothing but was annoyed at Sonia. How dare she put their master's success at stake? Who did she think she was? Lord Nergal created her and she refused to listen to his commands? How could she not be content to follow her master's orders? Limstella calmed herself before saying her request again.

"...Lord Nergal has sent me. I have orders from him. You must listen."

Sonia sent an icy glare in Limstella's direction but the emotionless morph acted as if she didn't notice. How childish of Sonia to act the way she did. Limstella simply did what morphs did best, fade into the shadows. Only her golden eyes would give away her position.

Finally Sonia finished speaking to the large bishop Kenneth and looked around the room for Limstella. So many shadows to hide in... How foolish you are Sonia.

"Come out you pitiful creature! You can not hide from me!"

Pitiful? I believe it is you who is pitiful Sonia. I may not have the ability to hide myself from you but I can certainly defeat you.

"I have been sent by Lord Nergal. You have new orders."

"I heard you! Now tell me what they are and be gone!" Sonia yelled with a wave of her bony hand. She has painted her nails red. How silly. She is a morph, only humans have the desire to do such things for they are weak of heart.

"...Master Nergal wishes to speak with the king of Bern. You are to arrange this."

"Hmph. 'You are to arrange this.' Whom do you think you are speaking to? I am a perfect being created by Lord Nergal himself!" Sonia says with her head held high. If she only knew how utterly ridiculous she looked at this moment.

She was created by master Nergal but she is not a perfect being. She is far from it. Her actions and words only gave Limstella more reason to believe that Sonia thought herself a human. How funny it is how morphs will eventually be corrupted by what they see around them. That foolish woman believes she is different from the rest of us. It will be a shock to her when Lord Nergal uses her quintessence to make another morph even stronger than her. Limstella mused.

"Those are your orders."

"Get out of my sight you abomination!"Sonia screamed and Limstella was only too happy to oblige. She was not an abomination. She always followed Lord Nergal's orders. He favoured Limstella and Ephidel, it was very obvious to everyone but Sonia.

Limstella was required to remain in Bern until Sonia followed her orders. She was not overly thrilled of this arrangement but said nothing. It was for Lord Nergal. She only did as her master told her. However Limstella had to be careful to avoid Brendan Reed and his two sons Lloyd and Linus. They did not know of the real plans for the Black Fang though the Reed brothers were suspicious apparently. That was fine, as soon as they fell in battle Limstella would be there to gather their quintessence for Lord Nergal. Fools. They are all fools compared to Lord Nergal. Only he has the power to rule this pitiful world.

She hurried towards Sonia's quarters, she would have to stay there until darkness fell. Then and only then could Limstella venture forth and see to it that Lord Nergal's orders were followed. She would not let that stupid woman get in the way of her master or herself. Limstella was the only one to collect quintessence, it was her duty. Lord Nergal had promised that she was to be the only one. Neither Sonia nor Ephidel would be the morph to collect the precious quintessence, only she, Limstella. He had promised. Foolish...This is all foolish. Lord Nergal will dispose of me when I am no longer needed why is it so important that I only collect the essence? Why... Human emotions... No. I have no need for them. Perhaps Lord Nergal is more than just your master to you? No. He is my master and nothing more. Nothing?Nothing more? ...Nothing other than a master.

Limstella felt odd, as if something was not right within herself. Who was that voice? It was not her own yet it felt familiar. Ridiculous. This is all ridiculous. She continued to Sonia's quarters but stopped when she heard voices inside.

"Lloyd. Don't you think you're over reacting? I mean, father has been harsh with us before and you did insult his...wife." It was the brother Linus. He had said the word wife with such hatred and anger. He could only be speaking of Sonia.

"Linus, he is blinded! I don't care if he is married to her, she's not right!"

There was a laugh. Obviously Linus believed his brother to be taking things much to serious. He should. They both should but I only wish that they stay here, unable to take action for some time longer. That is when those nobles will strike them down, while they are unable to move. Then Lord Nergal will have his quintessence Limstella thought.

"What is so funny? I fail to see the humour in this situation Linus. Have you laid eyes on Sonia? Have you seen how her eyes those eerie golden eyes stare back at you and you know that she wishes harm to come to you? Well, have you?"

"...I will admit...She isn't the most normal looking person eh? But look at the people around us, they all look similar to her no?" Linus replied.

"That's because they are working together to corrupt the Fang! We must stop her! If she is allowed to follow through with her devious plan who knows what will become of Bern...no...all of Elibe!"

"Ugh. You're so dramatic. Anyway, there's nothing we can do now, is there?" Linus said with a sigh.

"...Maybe not now...But...I will bring her down if she shows any sign of trying to influence the Fang."

They know too much. Lord Nergal could be in trouble...Sonia you fool. What have you done? I must inform Master Nergal...

Limstella summoned the magic that usually lay dormant in her and muttered an incantation. Her purple hair fluttered around her for a moment and she was gone, vanished without a trace. She opened her eyes as she reached the Dragon's Gate and started to run as soon as she was able to. Her boots made a clunking noise on the hard stone floor, the sound echoed throughout the long corridor. She had to get to Lord Nergal before Sonia and the Reed brothers could ruin her master's plan.

As she got to the main room where the gate was situated a sentry stopped her. Limstella had no time for such things this sentry was only a morph, dispensible, she struck him down in an instant with a spell and continued. When she got inside Limstella slowed her pace to a walk she did not want to alarm anyone or give Marquess Pherae any reason to doubt her master's abilities.

"Limstella...I thought I ordered you to speak with Sonia."

She hesitated for only a moment then opened her mouth to speak.

"Is there some...problem Limstella?"

"...My Lord Nergal...Sonia has comprimised the success of your mission. The brothers...Lloyd and Linus...They know too much. They have become too suspicious," She replied, hoping her master believed her.

"Ah...Well, we will have to do something about Sonia and those brothers...Won't we Limstella?"

"Yes Milord..."

"That is your new assignment. If something were to go...wrong...with Sonia's mission...Do not blame yourself my beautiful creation...Now go," Nergal ordered.

Limstella left as quickly as she had come and returned to the Black Fang's headquarters. Sonia was standing there, waiting for her to return.

"Where did you go to hm?"

Limstella didn't answer, she did not have to give an answer to this woman. Yet when Sonia shot her an icy glare she opened her mouth to speak but closed it again. She would not let this...thing dictate her actions. Limstella had only one master, Nergal, that was whom she would follow even to death if need be.

"Answer me you souless being!"

Again Limstella remained silent. Sonia's words hurt her but she would not let her see that they did. They were both morphs the feelings they felt were artificial, manufactured.

"Limstella, answer me, I will personally see to it that you never see your beloved master again if you don't."

She tries to sound calm yet looking at her Limstella knew Sonia was too angry for many words. Perfect being, maybe in your own world, Limstella thought to herself. But she answered Sonia's question because she didn't wish to find out if the woman would be able to keep her word about never seeing Lord Nergal again.

"...I had an urgent matter to attend to."

"An urgent matter? And what was this so called urgent matter?" Sonia asked. Her eyes shot daggers at Limstella but she otherwise gave no indication of her feelings other than her tone of voice.

"That is none of your concern Sonia."

It wasn't, it was only for Lord Nergal to know and for Sonia to eventually find out herself. Limstella would not tell her that the brothers Reed were becoming suspicious or that she was nothing to their master, Sonia would figure that out soon enough. The older woman looked angry enough to strangle someone and she nearly did. Limstella didn't flinch as Sonia grabbed her by the cloak and lifted her off the ground. She could barely breathe but Sonia could not allow her to die because if she did the whole mission would be ruined. Limstella simply stared down at Sonia until she let her go. She took a deep breath then turned and left the room leaving Sonia to be angry or bitter, whatever was the woman's preference.

Sonia was growing increasingly more foolish. Limstella could almost laugh at her. It was so humourous to see Sonia acting like the perfect wife and mother simply because in reality the older morph was cold hearted and self centered. The one thing she noticed was the little girl following Brendan Reed and Sonia around like a lost puppy. Limstella remembered the girl, Nino she was called, Lord Nergal had thought she would be of some use because she was from a very prominent magic wielding family. What a mistake that was. The girl definately had promise but she was much too soft hearted to be of any use to Master Nergal. Nino was one of the few humans left now but Sonia probably had plans to dispose of her somehow. What a shame, the girl could wield magic as well as any mage, perhaps better but she was of no use now, none at all. Then there was that other woman valkyrie, Ursula, she was so devoted to Sonia it was sad. However she was of use to Lord Nergal for she did not possess the weakness that most humans had, or at least not large amounts of it. Lloyd and Linus were also useful despite their mistrust for Sonia, both could wield a sword with considerable skill. The most devoted to Lord Nergal was a man called Jaffar. He was much like a morph, he did not have emotions he only lived to kill for Lord Nergal. He did not question the motives of his superiors and did what he was asked. The Four Fangs. The strongest of the Black Fang they were the most useful even after death, they no doubt had wonderful quintessence to be harvested.

Limstella walked around the headquarters with her hood covering her face, no one could be allowed to see that she was a morph. She ran into Ursula but said nothing even though the woman greeted her as a new ally. That was one weakness the woman possessed, she was much too friendly. Limstella also saw the Reed brothers from afar and Jaffar as well. She caught sight of Brendan Reed and quickly hid in the shadows, if he asked questions she could not answer them and that would be suspicious. In time Limstella would simply be here and nobody would ask questions because they had seen her around and assumed she was a new recruit. When that time came she would not have to hide from others, only Brendan, Lloyd and Linus Reed. The brothers would have too much of an influence over their father's actions if they noticed a stranger amongst them. If something were to go wrong because of her Limstella could not return to her Master, she would not be wanted so she would have to dispose of herself before anyone else could. There would be other Limstellas of that she was sure, if she died another would take her place. Still, she didn't want to think of failing, the shame would be too great, she did not want to fail Lord Nergal ever if she could help it.

She returned to Sonia's quarters and hid there until the other morph returned. Sonia was of course angry with her for sneaking into her room but when Limstella not so gently reminded her it was for their master and she fell silent. Luckily for them both Brendan Reed did not usually sleep in the same room as Sonia so Limstella could sleep on the floor and not standing in the shadows.

The next morning she awoke early in the morning and took another walk around the grounds, for some reason she liked to. Another one of her stupid weaknesses she decided. Another habit to break, another thing to feel ashamed for.


I guess that's it for now. Sonia is a bum, i mean jeez, Limstella isn't that bad. Hee Hee. Anyway, thanks for reading this regardless of whether you liked it or not, it's the reading of it that counts. I have decided to make this multi chapter so yeah.