Chapter Eleven- "Get Up 'n' Go"

            Raziel awoke in the soft, displeasing bed. After his eyes adjusted, he glanced at the small box with glowing numerals. Too different from his native timekeeping, it could not be deciphered. At least, he thought to himself, it’s about time that Eznezio’s done with his errand.

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            Jenxier paced in the room given him by Vlad. He wondered feverishly why the master would want the King of Dis dead. Additionally, he questioned the use of the other agent and not Nexus and himself. There was a knock at the door. “Come in.” Jenxier said. Nexus entered, wearing more armor than usual. “What’s with the defenses? You going somewhere?” Jenxier asked. Nexus chuckled.

“No, we’re going on a mission for Dracul.  A prisoner has escaped from Tartarus; we are to track him down and recruit him.”

“Then why the get up?”

“He was last seen on Mount Darkwing.”

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            Vittur pictured what he would impose on Thomas as he reached for the keys. His arms were a good two and a half inches too short.  A new thought entered his head: The guard would be waking up soon.

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            Raziel headed for the suite door and lurched to one side, catching himself on the small kitchen’s counter. A vision was upon him.

           

            The one he had forgotten stood before him. “This won’t hurt a bit- well you won’t remember it hurting, now will you?” The mind wipe.

“I know this has to be done, but does it have to be done to me?” Raziel heard himself saying.

“Yes.”

            Back in the hotel room, Raziel regained his balance and shook his head. Was the forgotten one doing this? Was it a side effect of Kapernicon’s potion? Raziel didn’t have the time to wonder. Shaking his head once more, he left the room.

            In the casino once again, Raziel and Alexis found Eznezio. “Ezra, can you help us now?”

“Yes, Richard, I can. Do either of you have wheels?”
“Yeah, I have a motorcycle.” Alexis replied.

“Good. You can just follow me to the location.”

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            Dark Shard was the main attraction in the Coliseum. Tricia watched Kirk from backstage.

Pinnacle of peace

Mountain of mourning

My soul is scorning

Fire in my heart

Fire in my mind

Fire in my spirit

You better fear it

Black gold

Silver waste

All these things

In bad taste

THE DARKNESS WILL CONSUME YOU

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            Eznezio’s car was a sporty black hot rod with painted flames. Alexis’s motorcycle was dark blue with black seats. She always kept a spare helmet, just in case. “This is gonna be a wild ride. Try to keep up.” Eznezio teased.

“I’ll try.” Alexis replied. The engines started.

To Be Continued…