Chapter 8

Beryl returned to the Dark Kingdom alone. Her shitennou could handle themselves in the White Moon Kingdom, after all, she had COMPLETE control of their minds. I just have to keep my eyes on Nephrite, Beryl thought looking into the bright red orb of Metalia's power, I have a feeling that he'll be the one to break the spell first. I can already feel the tug of memory, and I doubt it's from Ziosite, he's too hard headed. A deep growl shook Beryl out of her thought. Turning around Beryl saw the large black mass as it entered the throne room.

"What ARE you?" Beryl called out, hoping that either the creature would answer or flee.

"I am a Dovah, dragon in your tongue," The creature said in his deep rumbling voice, "Master of the dragon race, I am called Aldwin."

"So, you are the creature that appeared through the rift in time!" Beryl replied in shock.

"I am the creature that entered this world through the portal," he replied, emotionless, "I created the portal, to trap the Dragonborn, Dovahkin, and end his life."

"And so you brought an army to defeat a single little human?" Beryl asked, tilting her head to the side.

"He is powerful, and has killed and absorbed the souls of my many kin," he growled angry at Beryl's attack.

"Then I can help you," Beryl smirked, "How is it that you control those creatures you called dragons?"

"My soul," he said, "That is how I control the dovah, but no puny mortal could aid my kind."

"Hehehahahahahahahahahahah!" Beryl laughed, lifting the staff that sat next to her throne, "I am everything but a puny mortal!"

Beryl pointed the staff at the beast, the bulb on the end began to glow bright red, "This world will be mine, and YOU will be my key to unlocking the future of the Dark Kingdom!"

The beast was enveloped in a red light that constrained its movement. After a moment, a gold mist mixed with the red glow, and the combination of mist and magic flowed from the collapsing beast into Beryl's outstretched hand. As the twirling light faded the beasts bones turned to ash, and Beryl could feel the powers of the dragon race flow through her. Words, names, and entire life flew through her mind, almost like a forgotten memory now remembered.

With a shout that shook the cave, Beryl summand and army of beasts, all at her command. "I've killed and absorb you're master," she commanded, "Now obey me!"

"I am Endymion, King of the White Moon Palace, and this is my court, as well as the court of our sister sovereignty, the Dark Kingdom," Endymion announced walking up to the large mystery man, "May I ask who you are, and on what conditions you entered my realm?"

"I am the dovahkin of Skyrim," the man replied his voice gruff and weathered, "I can to this realm to destroy the dragon Aldwin and restore peace to my homeland."

"Your homeland is under attack by these creatures?" Serenity asked, blue eyes wide with sympathy.

"Yes m'lady," he replied.

"Then we will aid you on your quest," she replied, "We are apt soldiers, and will aid you in any way that we can."

"You're aid is welcome, but these beasts are powerful," the man said, "There's no telling what damage your soldiers will take."

"We are prepared to die defending our land," Rei, Ami, Minako and Makoto said in unison.

"Then stay ready, Aldwin is planning a mass attack," the man said, "He will attack at any time. For now, I must be off to find necessary items."

With that, the man walked out of the palace into the wilderness once more. Endymion and his court stood staring at the door for a long moment, staring at the door before dispersing to different parts of the castle, Minako to the training fields, Makoto to the observation tower, Ami to the library, only Rei, the king and queen, and shitennou remained in the hall.

"We must return to the Dark Kingdom soon," Kunzite said, looking at Endymion with a cold, distant stare, "The battle for this man is not our responsibility; I pity you for taking in strays."

Endymion smiled, "Maybe you're the one who should be pitied."

Kunzite stepped forward, ready to argue Endymion's statement when the doors flew open behind him. Beryl stood in the doorway, hands outstretched, and hideous grin stretched across her face. "This is the end Endymion," she declared, "The Dark Kingdom will triumph over this land, and now, I have the power to over throw you, and your Senshi! A beast appeared at Beryl's side, she set her hand on its scaled head like it was a faithful pet. "These beasts are in my control now, and now, you will suffer for the pain you caused me," she laughed, horrid grin widening, "Kunzite, Jedite, Nephrite, Ziosite, return to the Kingdom!"

"Yes my queen," Kunzite, Jedite, and Nephrite said in unison turning to the door.

"Ziosite! What is the meaning of your disobedience?" Beryl demanded, making the the Shitennou turn to look at their companion.

"I know the truth Beryl," Ziosite replied, looking at the woman coldly, "And I will remain here."

Rage showed in Beryl's eyes, "Then you have chosen to die a traitor," she growled, "your death will come swift. Endymion, I will return tomorrow, so prepare your Senshi for their deaths."

Beryl and the shitennou left slamming the doors closed behind them. None looking back at their comrade, their friend, Ziosite didn't expect them too, it would be a long time before they knew the truth, before they would realize the errors they'd made. For now, all they knew was that they would have to find the dragonborn before Beryl returned.

"Serenity, call Michiru and Hakura," Endymion said, "They'll need to prepare defenses, and they'll know how to find the Dragonborn."