Ryoss
"This must be the Creature that Sable spoke of." Good said "Why should investigate."
Unsure of what to do, Synurix glided through the valley entrance slowly and was overwhelmed with what stood before her.
A huge, tall, and bulky sheep-like Creature stared at Synurix, seemingly more surprised by the God's presence than she was of him. His horns curled perfectly on both sides of his head with a particularly sharp point on the end. He looked harmless despite his sharp appendages and his rock-hard hooves.
"Look at the size of that!" Good gasped.
"Oh, okay, we're dead, we are all dead!" Evil moaned, hiding behind his opposite.
"It doesn't seem aggressive though."
"But if it is, we are all dead! Even us spirits! Dead! You too, boss!"
Synurix and her conscience heard a small, gentle whispering.
"Can you hear that?" Good asked "This giant is communicating! It's telepathic!"
You have a Creature… Bring him to me
Evil's eyes widened "No way! He'll eat 'im!" He waved about in protest.
"But this giant looks friendly, let's bring Bairun over."
Synurix spotted Bairun sitting on the outside of the valley entrance, unaware of this looming behemoth's presence. He noticed his Goddess beckoning him over. He walked towards her slowly and his mouth dropped open when he saw the huge Creature.
"M-mistress… Why have you called me." He asked, still looking at the huge beast.
"This Creature wishes to see you." She replied. She then waved her hand in the large Creature's direction "Go up to him."
Bairun's pupils dilated and he looked at Synurix as if she was completely insane. He then saw her stone cold eyes and her seriousness. Reluctantly and with a gulp, he stepped up cautiously to the much bigger Creature.
After studying each other for a few second's the great booming voice of the Creature echoed all around the valley. Another Creature? Is it true? Are you real? I have been alone for eons; I thought I would die before I would see another God, or another Creature. Sighing, remembering his past, he continued I once belonged to Nemesis that name sounded familiar and stuck in Synurix's head and she didn't know why The most powerful of Gods. But his power kept growing and soon I wasn't bold enough for him, so I was cast out, banished here, and I've been alone ever since. Until now.
"This being is astonishing, but what a sad tale." Good said, obviously feeling sorry for him.
My name is Ryoss. In return for your friendship and that of your Creature, I will teach you both. He smiled You'll both learn the ways of the Gods. He turned and pointed to an opening in the valley wall behind him When you are ready for the first lesson, meet me by the village through this pass. With that, Ryoss lumbered off through the gap, his footsteps heard loudly, rumbling through the ground.
"Should we follow, mistress?" Bairun asked Synurix as he returned to her side.
"Yes, Bairun, we shall." She smiled at him kindly and stroked his forehead.
"Aw, come on! He's a big softie! Let's just go." Evil tugged on Synurix's gown.
She laughed "Why are you so eager to leave?"
He folded his arms "Do you really wanna hang out with some old goodie-goodie?"
"If he is as old as he says, then his knowledge and wisdom could be quite useful to us." Good answered.
"But we don't need any wisdom. We're smart as we are." Evil growled "You saying that the boss ain't smart?" he shook his head and waved a claw in his opposite's face "That's almost mutiny. C'mon, boss, let's fry 'im!" he snickered.
Good frowned and turned to Synurix "Why you even comprehend listening to him is beyond all explanation, leader."
She giggled "Stop being so silly. We'll see what Ryoss has to say and if it's useless then…" she smiled evilly "I'll just have to improvise."
Good gulped while his counterpart laughed.
Bairun was confused by his mistress talking to thin air and couldn't help inquiring "Uh, mistress… Why are you talking with your self?"
Synurix looked lost for a second but realized what her Creature was asking about "Oh, nothing." She saw him raise his eyebrow but he said no more "Bairun, What do you think of Ryoss?" she asked as they began walking in the direction Ryoss had lumbered.
Bairun frowned and perked his ears up "What do you mean, mistress?"
Synurix floated higher in the air and did a little spin "Well, do you think he's good or evil for example?"
"Uh… I beg your pardon, mistress, but I thought it quite obvious that he was on the side of good." Bairun replied sounding as polite as possible.
Synurix smiled at her Creature's overwhelming show of respect and her eyes flashed green "Do you know who Nemesis is, Bairun?"
He looked down "No, I don't recall hearing the name before."
"Well, I must say I'm also in your state. If this, Nemesis' power kept growing and he cast down a Creature like Ryoss, it must be obvious that he is evil, wouldn't you agree?"
Bairun nodded. He then stopped and looked at his mistress with soulful eyes.
"What's the matter, Bairun?" Synurix asked, concerned.
"You wouldn't cast me out, would, you, Synurix?" He asked hesitantly.
The Goddess was surprised at Bairun's soft tone and that he used her name. She wasn't angry at him for asking such a question because she knew that it was the nature of evil Gods to toss their Creatures aside for more powerful ones, like some disposable toy "I would never even let the ghastly thought enter me mind, Bairun." She said, rather more harshly than she intended and she continued floating through the pass.
Bairun stared after her, unsure of what his reaction should be. He then started to follow slowly with his head down. Synurix flew up to him and stroked his snout.
"I'm sorry for speaking in that manner, Bairun. It's the thought of leaving you behind like so many evil deities have done to their Creatures makes me somewhat angry." Bairun looked up at his floating mistress and with a smile, got down on his knees, and put his hooves together as his sign of respect towards her.
"Mistress, I must ask why you inquired me on Ryoss' alignment." Bairun asked shortly after.
"It was just a wondering thought, Bairun. Sometimes my mind wanders."