Razor was in a large dining hall angrily flipping over a table. He gritted his teeth and took a few breaths before going over to stone steps and sat down. Scourge walks out from behind a gold column and sat next to him. Razor glanced at him before looking away "It's unwise to be in my company right now, Brother. This was to be my day of triumph". Scourge looked sympathetic "It'll come. In time". The three warriors and the female spider entered the room "What's this?" the beaver asked. Scourge ignored them "If it's any consolation, I think you're right. About the Rock Giants, about Blazer, about everything. If they found the way to penetrate the Hex's defences once, who's to say they won't try again? Next time with an army" "Exactly". Scourge nodded "There's nothing you can do without defying Father". Razor glanced at him but didn't say anything. Scourge looked worried "No, no, no. I know that look". Razor stood up "It's the only way to ensure the safety of our borders" "Razor, its madness". The beaver was listening "Madness? What sort of madness?". Razor had a determined look on his face "We're going to Hot Crater, Fleming" "What?". The skunk stepped forward "This isn't like a journey to Mobius where you summon a little lightning and thunder, and the mortals worship you as a god. This is Hot Crater" "My father fought his way into Hot Crater, defeated their armies and took their Flame. We would just be looking for answers" "It is forbidden!" the spider yelled at him. Razor chuckled and approached them "My friends, have you forgotten all that we have done together?". He looked to the skunk and wolf "Ian. Reynard. Who led you into the most glorious of battles?" "You did" they both said reluctantly. Razor walked over to Fleming next "Fleming, who brought you to delicacies so succulent, you thought you'd died and gone to the next life" "You did" "Yes!". Finally, Razor looked to the spider "And who proved wrong all who scoffed at the idea that a young maiden could be one of the fiercest warriors this realm has ever known?", she crossed her arms "I did". Razor paused "True, Uma, but I supported you". He faced them all "My friends, we're going to Hot Crater".
Outside of the city across a long rainbow bridge was a domed metal building on a small island just at the edge of the Lost Hex. The group approached the building where a coyote in a blue royal army uniform and red cape waited. He stood motionless while holding a sword. The group approached but Scourge got in front of them "Leave this to me". He faced the cayote "Good Armand-" "You're overdressed for Hot Crater". Scourge looked back at the other confused "I'm sorry?" "Do you think that you can deceive me". Scourge nervously laughed "You must be mistaken-" "Enough!" Razor ordered. He steps past Scourge and glares at Armand "Armand, may we pass?" "Never has an enemy slipped my watch until this day. I wish to know what happened" "Then tell no one where we have gone until we've returned. Understand?". Razor strides past Armand who does nothing. The others followed except for Scourge who Fleming stopped next to "What happened? Silver tongue turn to led? Haha". They entered the dome which has a circular platform in the centre.
At the other side of the dome was a circular door looking out into space. Armand stood on top of the platform and inserted his sword into a slot. A chamber underneath them began to glow and the outer walls of the dome began to spin at high speed. A large sphere of energy appears where the door was "Be warned. I will honour my sworn oath to protect this realm as its Gatekeeper. If your return threatens the safety of Lost Hex, Chaos Control will remain closed to you, and you'll be left to die in the molten waste of Hot Crater" "Couldn't you just leave the portal open for us?" Fleming asked. Armand remained emotionless "To leave the portal open would unleash the full power of Chaos Control and destroy Hot Crater with you upon it". Razor grinned confidently "I have no plans to die today" "None do". The group walked through the portal. They were thrown through space inside a beam of light. Eventually they jumped out of another portal and find themselves on a mountain on an inhospitable planet. They were all immediately hit by a blast of heat. They looked around "We shouldn't be here" Reynard said but Razor ignored him "Let's move". The group enter a structure built into the mountain. They stay close together and started to hear noises coming from the rocks. They made it to a citadel. Uma looks around "Where are they?" "Hiding as cowards always do". They stand at the doors of the citadel when "You've come a long way to die, Hexians".
Razor stepped forward fearlessly "I am Razor, son of Striker!" "We know who you are". The others took out weapons, Fleming had an axe, Ian had a sword in one hand and a crossbow on the wrist of the other. Reynard had to daggers and Uma had a weapon in four of her hands including Nunchakus, Sai and katana. Her two remaining hands held a bow staff. Scourge however looked to be unarmed. Razor stared at the doors of the citadel "How did your people get into the Hex?". The doors opened and they saw Blazer sitting on a throne. He walked towards them "The House of Striker is full of traitors" "Do not dishonour my father's name with your lies!". Blazer growled "Your father is a murderer and a thief! And why have you come here? To make peace? You long for battle. You crave it. You're nothing but a boy trying to prove himself a man". More Rock Giants started to come out from the rocks and surround the group. Razor kept his eyes on Blazer "Well, this boy has grown tired of your mockery". Scourge stepped forward and grabbed his brother's arm "Razor, stop and think. Look around you, we're outnumbered" "Know your place, Brother" Razor tightened his grip on hi sword. Blazer laughed "You know not what your actions would unleash. I do. Go now, while I still allow it". A Rock Giant stood directly in front of the two of them. Scourge respectfully bowed his head "We will accept your most gracious offer". Razor glared at him, Scourge backed away "Come on, Brother". Razor stared down the Giant in front of him before turning around and following Scourge. "Run back home, little princess" the Giant said mockingly. Scourge sighed "Damn".
