Chapter
1
“What
is thy bidding Lord Ramos?” asked Veedor bowing
cautiously
“Veedor,
you are to take two of your most trusted dark warriors
to find me a virgin mistress” Said Lord Ramos pointing
two fingers at him.
“Yes
my lord”
“Two
years have passed now and still I have not bred any sons
from that winch of a Princess who now disgust me. You
are to leave tonight when the moon is full. Am I making
myself clear?”
“Yes
my lord”
“And
Veedor” Lord Ramos paused turning back around…
“Remember, a virgin. I will not settle for anything
else and do not fail me or you know what will happen to
you don’t you?”
“Yes
my lord”
“Good,
now step away from me.” Lord Ramos scowled turning his
back to Veedor.
Veedor
backed away from Lord Ramos bowing and watching him as
he returned to his throne waving his hand behind him.
Standing on the edge of a perch Veedor stretched out his
large black wings then leaped and glided down towards
the lower level of the lair. After retracting his
wing he went inside of The Gathering place in search of
two warriors he has in mind. The Gathering place is
where most of the other dark warriors hang out eating,
drinking and mingle. He saw Kara and Torak huddled
at a table in one of the far corners and walked over to
them.
“Good,
you both are here together” said Veedor pulling up a
chair.
“What?
You look like you have seen death.” Said Kara
“It’s
much worse, I was summoned by Lord Ramos and he has
tasked me with a great demand.”
“Shit,
Lord Ramos” said Torak quickly putting down his stein
wiping the corner of his mouth.
“Yes,
Lord Ramos. He wants us to find and return with a new
mistress.”
“Well
hell that’s nothing.” Smarted off Torak
“Okay,
then try this one on, he wants a virgin.” Said Veedor
raising an arched eyebrow. Torak froze. The look
on his face was like stone as he starred at Kara.
“A
virgin, are you freakin’ kidding me? Why doesn’t he
just ask us to bring him every sack of walking meat on
earth while we’re at it?” Kara said rolling her eyes
up then locking on Veedor.
“Yeah,
a freaking virgin, and we three are the chosen ones for
the job.” Veedor said taking a drink from Torak’s
stein.
“O’,
well thank you for dragging us into this.” Mused Torak.
Veedor
turned around and walked away, no longer in the mood for
food or drink. The thought of finding an innocent virgin
was weighing heavily on his mind. Lord Ramos was
well known for his violent temper when he was
displeased. Veedor did not wish to be on the
receiving end of that wrath. He wasn’t sure how
much he could count on Torak and Kara. They much
preferred feeding and screwing their way through as many
humans as possible over doing Lord Ramos bidding.
Veedor’s
mind was working furiously trying to decide which part
of the human world held the most promise. A
virgin…damn this was a new one. What did Ramos want
him to do, raid a convent? As veedor was leaving the
Gathering place, he met his best friend Sanon on his way
in. The timing could not have been better.
“Sanon,
what are you up to my old friend?”
“Not
much Veedor, just need a little nourishment before
tonight’s prowling begins. You don’t look so
well my friend. What’s going on?”
Veedor
tells him of the Lord’s directive. As Sanon
hears his friend’s story his expression changes from
one of “you gotta be shitting me”, to a look of pure
wariness. He knew what was coming next.
“Sanon,
I need your help. You are much more grounded than
Torak and Kara and I need a vampire who can be counted
on to be by my side in this quest.”
“Veedor,
I don’t know what I can do to help. My head will
be on the chopping block right along with yours if we
fail. But, you are my friend so if Lord Ramous
want’s a virgin, we’ll find him one”.
“Thank
you Sanon…I am in your debt.”
Chapter
2 - We’ve found the perfect one!
Now
that Veedor had Sanon’s help they put their heads
together as to where to obtain Ramos’ virgin. If
they did not ensure her virginity there would be hell to
pay for both. They also knew that the virgin had
to be at least 21 years old. Male vampires were
not allowed to mate with a female who had not reached
full maturity for if they did, they would turn into
stone instantly without warning forever. Veedor
looks over at Sanon as they lounge over a pint of fresh
blood.
“Sanon,
other than a convent I can’t imagine where we’ll
find a virgin. Women don’t save themselves for
marriage as they did in our youth 200 years ago.
“No
they don’t my friend, but I have an idea.”
There’s an orphanage in Velenzi where all of the wards
are kept inside the grounds until their 21 st birthday.
The male and female humans are not allowed to visit
among themselves unless they are chaperoned.
Perhaps that would be our best chance of finding a
virgin. We can dematerialized over to the
orphanage tonight and snoop around.”
“Sanon,
I knew there was a reason I asked for you help with this
quest. You have a very quick mind.”
With
that, the two of them dematerialized and reappeared
inside the female quarters at the Velenzi orphanage.
Of course, vampires cannot be seen unless they wish to.
This gave them the best opportunity to observe the human
females at their leisure and learn what they needed to
know.
It
did not take them long to hone in on a conversation
between three females. Virginia, Sylvia and Rachel
were talking amongst themselves. Since they were
all about to become of age and leave the home, they were
discussing what would become of them.
Virginia
looked at Sylvia and
asked …”what are your plans”? Will you go to
school or get a job or maybe just try to find a husband.
“Well,
the first thing I want to do is find a place to live.
Then I’d like to find a nice, intelligent, sweet man
who might like to have a quiet, loving wife.”
Rachel
chimed in…”Yeah Sylvia…I’d like that too, except
he has to have a good job and be able to take care of me
properly.”
“You’ve
got a point there Rachel”, responded Sylvia.
Virginia
couldn’t believe what she was hearing.
“Ok
come on girls, what is your problem? All of that
sounds nice, but frankly I just want to get laid!
I’m tired of being a virgin. I want to know what
it’s like to have hot sex and be ravished.
Don’t get me wrong, I’d like to get married too, but
I want to find a hot lover and enjoy myself for a while
first. I
have lots of dreams, fantasies, and ideas.” she said
brushing her hair and admiring her tall slender well
toned body in the mirror. “Yep, I want to have hot
sex.” she giggled.
The
girls continued their conversation, but Sanon and Veeda
looked at each other and bared their fangs. They
made their virgin selection and figured out that this
would be easier than they had anticipated.
“Sanon,
that’s the one we need.” Said Veedor pointing at
Virginia
. “Ramos would not be happy with a wimpy little woman
and this one’s got some fire in her. She’ll
screw the hell out of him on their first night together
for sure. Plus she’s a virgin.”
“You’re
right Veedor, we’ll wait for them to fall asleep and
take her with us when we go. The others will never
hear us leave.”
Night
came and the moon was full. The sky is streaked
with plenty of cloud cover. Veedor and Sanon looked at
each and began scaling the wall to her bedroom window.
“What
luck.” signaled Veedor approaching her window.
“It’s open, pass me the sleeping potion.” He
whispered to Sanon. Veedor scaled the wall up to the
ceiling and reached for a coil of string in his pouch.
He slowly let out the string until it was dangling over
Virginia
’s lips. Veedor started letting small amounts of the
potion run down the string. She started licking the
honey sweet potion from her lips.
“Not
too much Veedor.” Whispered Sanon watching from the
window waiting for the potion to take effect.
“Okay.
We’ll a wait a couple of minutes before we take
her.” Said Veedor putting the string and bottle of
potion back into his pouch. Sanon pushed the window open
wide, stepped inside and rolled out the carrier they
fashioned on the floor near her bed.
Virginia
was now in a deep sleep as Veedor nudge her to make
sure.
“Take
her legs Sanon and I’ll lift her under her arms. Be
careful, Ramos will not want to see any marks or
bruises.”
They
laid her into the carrier and carefully wrapped and
bound her soft body with leather straps and moved her to
window.
“Wait,
okay now, the moon is covered by the clouds.”
Whispered Veedor as they leaped from the window
spreading their massive wings sailing and disappearing
into the clouds. A couple of hours later they
arrived at Sanon’s lair.
“I
will keep an eye on her my friend and nurse her with the
potion until I’ve here from you.” Sanon said shaking
Veedors hand.
“Thank
you again my friend. I couldn’t have done this without
your help. I’ll return soon after I find out
what Kara and Torak have come up with.”
Veedor
went to The Gathering hole to meet up with Kara and
Torak. It was nearly day light. ‘I hope they
found a decent virgin’ he thought to himself ordering
another drink. ‘Where the fuck are they,
shit!’ he continued to think to himself in
frustration. Just as he was about to get up to leave he
saw Torak entering and heading his way.
“We
found one Veedor” Torak said reaching for Veedor’s
stein.
“Not
so fast Torak” Veedor said grabbing his reaching hand
“Where is the virgin?”
“She
is with Kara. She is keeping an eye on her until I
return.”
“You
didn’t fuck her did you? I know your appetite for
sweet untainted meat.”
“Do
I look like I lost my mind? I want to live at least
another hundred years if not longer.”
“You
better not be lying. Ramos will turn you into dust on
the spot, but that’s not before he tortures you limb
by limb.” Veedor released his wrist and took the stein
from his hand. “Get your own.” He said taking a long
draw.
“How
about you, did you find one or trusted that we would not
fail you.”
“Failure
is your problem with Ramos, I trust no one, and yes I
have a virgin as well.”
“Then
we have nothing to worry about, we have two virgins.”
Smiled Torak feeling a rush of relief come over him.
“I’ll
meet you tonight at Lord Ramos presentation feast. Be
forewarned here and now, do not screw the virgin or I
will watch you be tortured to death.” Veedor said
throwing back the last of his drink then grabbing Torak
by the collar. “Remember, virgin or you die”.
Chapter
3 – The Presentation of
Virginia
Veedor
knocked at Sanon’s door.
“Sanon,
it is I Veedor.” Sanon check through a small
crack in his door to make sure it was Veedor before
letting him in.
“Veedor,
come in, come in. Have some fresh meat and bread with
me.”
“Thank
you Sanon.”
“Did
they find a virgin?”
“Yes,
so Torak says. I don’t trust him for a minute. I
warned him what will happen to him if he fucks her.”
“Don’t
I know it, Ramos will not be pleased to say the least.
Shit, he’d kill him on the spot if not torture him
first in front of everyone.”
“That’s
exactly what I told him would happen. How is the
virgin?”
“She
is still sleeping like a baby. Ramos will be very
pleased with our find I’m sure.”
“I
have no doubt. You rest my friend I’ll take over the
watch now.”
“Thank
you. It has been a good day. It reminds me of old
times.”
“Yes
my friend, old times.”
Maidens
began decorating Ramos’s lair for tonight’s feast
and presentation. The sound of music and smell of fruit
and meats filled the air. The night was clear and the
moon full as Ramos’s three sorceress sisters had
predicted. They also warned Ramos that there is a plan
to deceive him but they couldn’t tell who or when from
their readings. Lord Ramos began pacing back and forth
in his private chamber waiting for his most trusted
commander Maximus to arrive. He heard a knock at
his door. ‘Finally’ he thought to himself
opening the door quickly.
“Yes
my lord” said Maximus bowing before Ramos
“I
want you to keep an eye on Torak and Kara tonight. I
have been informed that they have found a virgin for me,
however I’m aware of Torak’s appetite for fresh
virgins and don’t trust him. He should know better,
but I want to make sure he doesn’t escape if it comes
to be that he has deceived me by having his way with
what is mine. Am I making myself clear commander?”
“Yes
my lord, very clear.”
“I
understand that Veedor has found a virgin as well. This
is good news. Instead of one mistress, I will have
two. This pleases me.”
“Yes,
Lord Ramos, he indeed has a virgin. He speaks
highly of her. She is tall and most beautiful.”
“You
have seen her?”
“No
my Lord, but Veedor speaks of her beauty as radiant and
above all. He is certain that you will be most
pleased.
“Good,
good. I knew Veedor would come through. Make
sure to double his payment.”
“Yes
my Lord.”
“Leave
me know. I must go and consult with the three
sorceresses’.”
“Yes
my Lord.”
Chapter
4 – “We have good news...”
Lord
Ramos left his chamber and went below to meet with three
sorceress sisters. He wanted to know as much about
the future of his mistress as possible.
“Lord
Ramos, we have been waiting for you. Please come
in. Come, come we have more news.
“What
is it? You three sound concerned.”
“Please
sit here and gaze into the crystal.”
Lord
Ramos did as they asked. The crystal globe began to
fill with a white whispery haze, then a female face
appeared.
“Who
is she? She is beautiful?” asked Lord Ramos
leaning in close to the crystal squinting his eyes.
“She
is Virginia my lord. The one you must choose of the
two tonight.”
“Why
must I choose when I can have both of them?”
“Because
she will bare a son of her first birthing.”
“This
is excellent news!”
“Yes
my lord, we thought you would think so.”
“There
is a hesitation in your tone. What else do you see?
Tell me!”
The
three sisters looked at each other then back at Ramos.
“Well…
we see that there is a complication at the birthing. We
see Torak and Kara talking with the maidens before going
in to deliver the child.”
“What! What
are they saying? Tell me! I demand to know!”
yelled Lord Ramos pounding his fist on the table. The
sisters are startled by his reaction and break out of
their trance.
“That
is all that we can see my lord. We will inform you
when we know more.” They said holding up their hands
fearing the wrath of Ramos.
“You
are to inform me immediately the moment you know
anything more. Am I making myself clear!” he
yelled pointing two fingers at them with a scowled look
in his eyes.
“Yes
Lord Ramos, perfectly. We will check daily.” They
said in unison.
“Speak
to no one of this, especially to Torak and Kara. If
I learned that you have spoken to any one I will
personally turn you three into dust.”
“Yes
my lord.”
Chapter
5 – “Do you have something to tell us?”
Ramos
headed back to his chamber to check the final
preparations for his presentation. His bed chamber
looked majestic with candles lit throughout, the
fireplace is glowing hot with huge logs dancing with
fire. Guest started arriving in droves. Everyone
in the lair was required to attend. Torak and Kara
brought their virgin to the sorceresses’ chambers
first as instructed by Lord Ramos to ensure that she is
a virgin.
*
* * *
“Lay
her down over there.” Said one the three sisters
pointing at a bed in a far corner of the room.
Torak
and Kara did as they said then went over to the
fireplace and began whispering to each other as the
sorceresses went about their business.
“What?”
asked Kara looking at the worried gaze on Torak’s
face.
“Remember
when you went out to get her gown?”
“O’
shit. Don’t tell me you fucked her.”
“Well.”
“Well
my ass. Are you out of your fucking mind!”
“Keep
your voice down damn it. They might not be able to
tell if I did.”
“They
might not be able to tell? They are sorceress’s
you fucking idiot. Did you truly think that Lord
Ramos was going to take our word for it that she is a
virgin?”
“Come
here you two and sit.” Said the sisters walking over
to a large table in the center of the room. “Is
there something you want to tell us?” asked the first
sister looking at Torak then at Kara.
They
both looked at each other then back at the sisters. Kara
spoke first.
“Why
do you ask? Isn’t everything okay?”
“Where
did you find this girl?” said one of the sisters
looking directly at Torak.
“At
the private boarding school on the north side. They
only have girls there, no males. We are certain
that she is a virgin.” Said Torak with wide eyes
speaking as confidently as he could.
“Well,
lucky for you she is a virgin.” Said the first sister
looking intently into her crystal ball then back up at
them. “However, there is a small detail that we
will leave out when we report our findings to Lord
Ramos.” She said holding up one finger.
“What?”
asked Torak shifting his gaze to Kara as a small smile
began to form on his lips.
“All
in due time Torak, all in due time. For now,
let’s just say there will come a time when we will
call upon you two and may need a favor.” Said the
first sister looking into the crystal ball hovering her
hands over it. “and you must not refuse us.”
“We
understand.” Said Kara looking intently at Torak.
“We understand perfectly right Torak?”
“Right,
we understand.” He said staring back at Kara then back
to the sisters.
“Very
well then, this concludes our business. You may
leave now. And remember, you owe us a favor.”
Chapter
6 – “We have brought her to be certified.”
Veedor
went back to meet Sanon. He knocks at the door.
“Sanon,
it is I, Veedor”
“Come
in my friend. She is still asleep. Are the
sorceress’s ready for her?”
“Yes. I
just saw Torak and Kara leaving their chamber a short
while ago on my way there. They said to bring her within
the hour.”
“Good,
good. She is most beautiful even in her sleep.” Said
Sanon looking in on her.
“Yes
indeed she is. Lord Ramos will be most pleased with
her. I’m sure she will be pleasured beyond her
wildest imagination and fantasies.”
“The
maidens brought her gown. Here, look at it. It
is some of their best work yet.”
“Indeed
they have out done themselves. Lord Ramos will not
be able to keep his eyes off of her. Come, let’s
take her to the sorceress’s chambers.”
*
* * *
They
gently put her back in the carrier and fly over to the
sorceress’s chambers.
“Veedor,
Sanon, please come in. It’s good to see both of
you. Put her over there.” Said the first sister
pointed at large bed across the room.
The
sisters gathered around her, looking her over from head
to toe.
“Veedor,
she is most beautiful. More beautiful than we have
seen in our crystal.”
“Yes,
she is. Is that Torak and Kara’s virgin over there?”
“Yes,
but she does not compare to
Virginia
. We have advised Lord Ramos to take
Virginia
and he agrees with us.”
“Excellent. I
will be promoted to Warlord for sure and you Sanon, you
will be my lead general.” Said Veedor looking into the
fireplace then back to the sisters.
“Yes,
we have seen your future.” Said the first sister
walking over to the fireplace tossing in a hand full of
purple dust into the fire. “But, there is something
you must know Veedor before you go up stairs.”
“What? What
have you seen?” he asked anxiously looking at Sanon,
then at the sisters.
“Come,
sit. This concerns you to Sanon.”
They
gathered around the crystal ball. The candles
slowly went dim. The room is near dark when the
crystal began to glow. Veedor and Sanon could see
two hazy figures in the crystal talking.
“Who
are they?” asked Sanon leaning in close trying to
sharpen his view.
“That
is Commander Maximus.” Said the first sister pointing
to the first figure on the left. “He is talking with
Warlord Dragas now leader of the Black Raven clan.”
“Why
is he talking with our enemy?” scowled Veedor pushing
out his fangs and clinching his fist.
“He
is his brother.” Said the second sister cutting her
eyes at Veedor.
“His
brother! How could this be? I know nothing of this. Does
Lord Ramos know?” asked Veedor with a concerned look
washing over his face.
“Yes,
Lord Ramos has raised him as his own from birth. Their
mother, Empress Fedora was forced to choose between the
two of them which will live and which will be put to
death when the Black Raven clan raided her country. It
was a terrible position they put her in, but we
intercepted the guards in the woods, before they could
kill Maximus and brought him to Lord Ramos. We
turned the guards into trees so that their bodies would
never be found. Lord Ramos agreed to raise him as
his own, but made us promise to insure that one day he
will have his own son.”
So
this is why you advised him to take
Virginia
.”
“Yes.”
“So
why are you telling us this?”
“Maximus
and Dragas have found out that they are brothers.”
“What,
but how, from who?”
“Their
dieing mother Fedora. She became very ill two
months ago, sick with the fever and something else. She
secretly summoned us to be with her. We tried everything
to save her but none of our magic worked. She had a
powerful spell cast upon her by that terrible Warlock
Malphas.”
“Malphas?
I have had dealings with him.” Said Sanon sneering at
the sound of his name . “Fifty years ago I had a
run in with him during a battle on the west side of
Pathia. Filthy demon that one is.”
“Yes
Sanon he is. You will meet him again in the near
future.” Said the third sister pouring him a pint of
blood, pushing it towards his hand. “But this
time you will defeat him but at a great cost.”
“A
great cost? Will I die in doing so? Hell, I’d gladly
die to take him down.” Said Sanon drinking half of his
drew.
“No
you will not die, but it will come at a great price. But
we don’t know of what at this time.”
“Fuck
him. I’ll take his head off and spit down his
throat no matter the cost!” said Sanon in a hearty
laughing tone.
“I
wonder what they are up to. I should warn Lord
Ramos of this.” Said Veedor looking intently at the
sisters then back into the crystal.
“No!
You cannot breathe a word of this to Lord Ramos or
anyone. What we speak of at this table is strictly
between us.” Demanded the first sister.
“Lord
Ramos will know that we all have talked and put us to
death. The truth of everything will come to rise
soon enough. It doesn’t need our help.”
“Then
what of me?” asked Veedor reaching for his drink. “What
does my future hold?”
Before
the first sister could speak they heard a heavy knock at
the door. The second sister looked into the crystal
ball.
“It’s
Lord Ramos! Quickly, leave through the back door in the
other room. We will speak again soon. Now go.”
Chapter
7 – “Is she certified?”
“Lord
Ramos, back so soon?” said the first sister opening
the door slowly, intentionally blocking his entrance
ensuring that Veedor and Sanon had plenty of time to
leave.
“Yes,
I have been informed that Veedor has brought his virgin
Virginia
.”
“Yes,
she is here.”
“Is
she certified? Tell
me, I must know if she is certified!” he said moving
her out of the way walking towards the bed.
“Yes
indeed my lord she is.”
“You
are smiling, is there more good news?” he said
starring at
Virginia
through the sheer curtains.
“Yes,
she is very fertile and will without doubt bare a male
child from her first birthing.”
“Most
excellent! You three are worth your weight in gold and
you have kept your promise to me remember?”
“Yes
my lord, we remember.”
“And
you have not spoken of Maximus to anyone. Not even he
knows after all these years. I will reward your silence
by allowing you to open a Shoppe in the lair, but you
must live here. Am I making myself clear?”
“Yes
my lord and as usual you are most generous.”’
“Good.
Then I will let you finish your preparations. She is
indeed most beautiful. I can’t wait to have her.”
said Lord Ramos stroking the sheer curtain looking at
Virginia
one last time before leaving.
Chapter
8 – “We must work quickly.”
The
three sorceresses went to a shelf next to the fireplace
and began selecting various bottles of potions, then
took them to the center table.
“We
must work quickly. We
only have an hour to mix the potion and give it to
them.” whispered the first sister as they quickly
began mixing the various powders and liquids together.
“Do
you have the hair?” ask the first sister as she
sprinkled a small amount of pink and yellow powder into
the small black kettle.
“Yes,
here it is.” said the second sister reaching into a
satchel she pulled from her belt.
“And
now for the final step. Shelia, go get the bottle of
essence from the lockbox in our secret hiding place.”
“Right
away. I’ll be right back.” said Shelia hurrying over
to a large block wall.
She counted three blocks to the left of the
center stone, then two up and three down then said two
magic words. “Saturius, Velordum”.
The
stone moved in then to the side revealing a small black
lockbox. she
retrieved it then removed a small purple jewel bottle
and took it over to the table.
“Here
it is.” said Shelia carefully handing the jeweled
encrusted bottle to her sister.
“This
will teach Malphas not to screw with us.”
All
three of them began to chant over the small black kettle
as they held the bottle of essence over it and began
slowly pouring the blue liquid into it until the
last drop dripped from its edge.
“Fedora,
Fedora, you will live again and
Virginia
will bare a child. But not just any child, a son that
will become the true ruler and the avenger of your
death. This we swear.” They chanted over and over
again.
They
stood back as a plum of smoke began to seep up from the
kettle and take the shape of a woman’s face.
It is Fedora.
She is smiling as she began to speak to them.
“My
sisters, it is good to see you again.” she said
looking at each of them, and then continued. “I see
you have brought my daughter Virginia?”
“Yes
Fedora by way of Veedor.
He didn’t suspect that we had a hand in his
journey.
Virginia
is as beautiful as you are.”
“She
is indeed.” said Fedora looking at
Virginia
. “She has blossomed into a beautiful Empress.”
“Yes
she has and she will bare a son, but not from that swine
Lord Ramos.” said the first sister in a firm tone.
“Yes
she will and the potion will make Ramos only think he is
the father.” said Fedora smiling then continued.”
“I
will never forgive him for not rescuing me from Warlord Amaduscius
who
made me choose between my sons.
Although I escaped and gave birth to
Virginia
, I had to put her in the Velenzi
orphanage for
safe keeping until it was time.
It was worth the sacrifice I made.” said Fedora
in a disgusted tone looking at her sisters.
“Yes,
it was worth the sacrifice Fedora.
But now you will live again in the body of the
other girl and have all of your powers restored.
We will convince Lord Ramos to let you stay with
us. He will not deny us this request.
We have him in the palm of our hands now that he
believes he will bare a son.” said the first sister.
Fedora’s
whispery face slowly went back into the kettle.
The sisters stirred the mixture three times then
poured it into a golden goblet and took it over to the
two girls lying side by side and gave half of the
portion to each of them.
Chapter
9 – “Awaken now...”
The
sorceress’s stood back and waited for the potion to
take hold. The
eyes of Torak’s virgin began to open and look around.
She sat up slowly and looked at the three
sorceresses and smiled.
“Welcome
back Fedora.” said the first sister as tears began to
form in her eyes. “You
are alive and back with us.”
“Yes
I am my dear sweet sisters, yes I am.
I feel young and alive again. This body is
perfect for me.”
“Look,
Virginia
is awakening.” said the second sisters pointing at her
face.
Virginia
began to slowly open her eyes and look around.
She could tell she was no longer at the orphanage
but felt as if she was at home.
Fedora and her sisters stood around the bed.
“Where
am I?” asked
Virginia
looking from side to side.
“Do
not be afraid. You
are safe with us.”
“Who,
who are you?”
“We
are Lord Ramos sorceresses.
You were brought to us from far away.”
“Why
am I here, what is this place?”
“You
are in Venstansia and going to be presented to Lord
Ramos.
“Lord
Ramos? That
name sounds familiar yet not.”
“Over
time you will begin to remember many things.” said the
second sister Sylvia handing her a cup of simmering tea
laced with a different potion they made earlier.
“Here, drink this, it’s tea.
It will warm you up.”
“Thank
you. I feel
as if I’ve been asleep for days.” she said taking a
couple of sips.
“Only
a few hours, the tea will perk you up.” said Sylvia
looking at the others then back at
Virginia
.
“You,
you look familiar as if I know you.” said
Virginia
looking and pointing at Fedora.
Fedora
is at a loss for words as she looks at
Virginia
listening to her speak.
She can’t believe this day has finally come.
She wants to tell her so badly that she is her
mother but knows she will not understand now.
She sits beside her on the bed and holds her
hand.
“I
am Alexia. Perhaps
in your dreams you may have seen me.
I have waited so long to see you.” she said
smiling.
“Why
do you all speak as if you know me?”
“We
knew your mother. That’s
how we found you at the orphanage.
We thought it would be best that you live there
until now.”
“My
mother, is she alive?”
Fedora
and her sisters all looked at each other.
They knew this question would be asked.
Fedora nodded to the first sister Natasha.
“We
believe her to be. You
see that crystal over there?
It is allows us to see in the past and the
future. Before
you awaken we saw her coming for you in the future.”
said Natasha looking intently at
Virginia
.
“She
is? When, when can I see her? When will I get to meet
her?” begged
Virginia
with small tears forming in her eyes.
“Soon,
one day soon Virginia, this I promise.” said Fedora in
a calming assuring motherly voice.
“But now you must get dressed and prepare to go
and meet Lord Ramos and the others.
You’re going to be an Empress and a beautiful
one at that.”
Fedora
and her sisters left
Virginia
to finish dressing.
They went back to the center table and began
mixing another potion.
“Fedora,
try your morphing power.” said Natasha pouring two
scoops of small pink powder into the mixing pot.
All three sisters stopped to watch if she could
do it. Fedora
is the only one of them that was born with the special
power to look like anyone.
Fedora
closed her eyes and whispered two words slowly.
“morpheous sylirum”.
Slowly Fedora’s face began to change as the
sisters looked on in complete amazement.
“Fedora,
you, you look like Virginia.” whispered Sylvia.
“You are an exact duplicate of her.”
“Sylvia
is right” said Miafora the third sister. “I can’t
tell the difference.”
Fedora
smiled and looked at her sisters.
“I
have a plan.” she said leaning in close over the
table.
“What?”
whispered Natasha checking first to
see if Virginia
is still in the room getting ready.
“I
will go and be with that swine Ramos tonight and spare
Virginia
the horrific night she will be put through.
He will never know the difference.”
“O’
that’s good Fedora.
With this sensual dust we’re making he will not
be in control of his desire, you will.” said Natasha
with a big smile.
“Yes,
and I’ll make sure he gets what’s coming to him, but
not before he gives me a child. This will be the
ultimate revenge. The
son he so desperately wants will be inside of me instead
of
Virginia
.”
Chapter
10 – Let the Presentation Begin
Lord
Ramos entered the great hall willing the huge heavy
doors open with a wave of his left hand walking quickly
down the fifty foot red carpet leading to his thrown.
His royal announcement music begins to fill the
hall. He’s
wearing a red and black hooded robe flowing behind him
with his huge black wings fully extended.
Commander
Maximus and Veedor trail behind in full warlord garbs,
carrying huge staffs with gold spear tips.
The crowds are on there feet and start to applaud
his arrival. Lord
Ramos heads straight for his thrown, looks over the
crowd then holds out his hands.
The music slowly subsides.
“Let
the presentation begin!” said Lord Ramos looking out
over the crowd then sits as Maximus and Veedor stand at
his side.
The
music started playing again as a dozen maidens came out
to the center of the floor and began dancing.
Ramos speaks to Veedor.
“This
dance they are doing is different. I like it Veedor.”
“Yes
indeed it is my lord.
They are most erotic and enticing.”
“You
can have any one of them that you want Veedor.”
“Yes
my lord.”
“And
Veedor, I have spoken with the sorceress sisters and
they have certified your virgin, Virginia.
You have done an excellent job in finding her.
Besides doubling your payment, you will be
promoted to commander.”
“Thank
you my lord, and as always you are most generous.”
said Veedor with a slight smile.
Chapter
11 – “
Virginia
, we must speak with you before you leave us.”
Virginia
is admiring herself in the mirror when the sisters come
into the room admiring her.
“Look
at you Virginia, you are beautiful.” said Fedora
standing behind her looking at her in the mirror
brushing her long red hair.
“Thank
you Fedora.”
“Come
sit with us at the center table.
We have something very important to talk with you
about and bring your tea with you.” said Sophia.
They
gathered around the table then sat the crystal in the
center.
“
Virginia
, what we are about to reveal to you must remain between
us. Do you
understand?”
“Yes.”
“We
will show you your past and your future. But most of
all, you must trust us.” said Miafora looking intently
at
Virginia
as she poured her more simmer tea.
“Here, drink some more tea.
It will calm you.”
“Will,
will I see my mother?” she asked feeling the affects
of the magic potion laced tea.
Her eye lids began to close half way as she
stares at the crystal.
“You
will see many things and learn truths that until now you
have only seen in your dreams.” Said Fedora watching
the tea slowly put
Virginia
into a trance like state as her eyes slowly close
completely. The
crystal began to glow and fill with blue smoke while the
candles went dim from Miafora waving her hand.
“She
is completely under the spell.” whispered Sophia.
“Let us start.”
They
all held hands forming a complete circle.
Virginia
looks as if she is asleep.
“
Virginia
, open your eyes and stare into the crystal.”
whispered Fedora.
Virginia
slowly opened her eyes.
The crystal began to show a woman giving birth in
the forest.
“Is
that me?” asks
Virginia
in a low tone starring into the crystal not aware that
she is in a trance.
“Yes,
it is I, your mother.” said Fedora watching herself
give birth to her.
“Where
are you taking me?” her eyes furl watching Fedora
placing her in the arms of a maiden at the orphanage.
“It
is the orphanage we told you about.
It’s where I put you to keep you safe from
Malphas.” Fedora said with tears in her eyes.
“Malphas would have put you to death had he found out
about you. He
is a terrible warlock that means you great harm.
He knows something about you that no one else
knows except us.”
“What?”
The
sisters look at each other then enter locked their
fingers.”
“Tell
me.
” whimpered
Virginia
. “Tell me what it is.”
“You,
you have the power to defeat him.”
“But
how, who am I to defeat a warlock? I have no power.
I’m just a girl. I’m not one of you.”
The
sisters looked at each other again then back to
Virginia
. They knew
what they were about to reveal to her would shock her.
They hoped that the tea has her completely calm.
“Your
grandmother, she, she, is the greatest sorceress of
all.” started Sophia... “She is the only one that
Malphas fears. When
he was a child he saw what she did to his parents when
they threatened us as children.”
“What
happened?”
“One
day when we were secretly practicing our magic and
powers, his parents discovered us.
They threatened to tell Dark Lord Stolas and
wanted to make an example out of us by teaching Malphas
how not to have any mercy. They summoned him to watch
their demonstration.
Our
mother was mixing a portion when the crystal began to
glow with dark red smoke.
She knew then something terrible was about to
happen. Peering into the crystal she saw Malphas and his
parents surrounding us.
She threw a hand full of red powder into the
fireplace then appeared in front of us facing Malphas
and his parents.
We
have never seen our mother so furious.
She began to transform herself before all of us.
Her dark red ringlets of hair began to transform
into serpents, her eyes glowed white hot as she starred
at them, her tongue slithered like a snake.
Then in a flash of an instant his parents were
turned into stone as they looked at her face and eyes.
Malphas
watched in horror looking at his parents that now looked
like human statues.
His anger began to build deep inside of him as he
cried out their names. He turned toward us... “You,
all of you will pay for this I swear!
I curse you all.” he screamed in agony hugging
his parents of stone.
“I curse you all!”
“Leave
now before I turn you into stone as well.
If I ever see you near my daughters again, the
same will happen to you.
You are not powerful enough yet to cast a
curse.” she said transforming back to herself.
Malphas disappeared in a flash of smoke. It was
many years before we saw him again.”
“What
is my grandmother’s name?”
The
sisters looked at each other then said her name in
unison.
“Medusa.”
Chapter
13 – “We have a plan...”
“
Virginia
, you must not be with Lord Ramos tonight and we know
how to make that happen.” said Sophia reaching for her
hands.
Virginia
looked at the sisters realizing that after seeing the
past in the crystal, Lord Ramos is responsible for all
that has happened to her mother and to them.
“I
will do whatever you ask.” said
Virginia
in a bitter tone. “He
must pay for everything he has done.”
The
sisters are stunned at the familiar tone in her voice.
It’s as if their mother Medusa is talking to
them. Miafora
looked at her and smiled.
“Alexia
has a power that no one knows of except us, a power that
will fool even Lord Ramos tonight.”
“What
is it, a spell?” asked
Virginia
“No...
Much better than that, just watch Alexia.”
Alexia
stood up then went over to
Virginia
and sat beside her, closed her eyes and whispered two
magic words ‘morpheous
sylirum’. Slowly
she began to morph in to
Virginia
. Every detail including her gown has changed.
Virginia
is stunned in amazement.
“It’s
as if I’m looking at a mirror.” she said continuing
to look at Alexia, touching her face and hair. “You,
you are me.”
“Yes
I’m, even the sound of your voice is exact and Lord
Ramos will not know the difference.”
“But
you loath him.” said
Virginia
realizing what they plan to do.
“Yes,
but this is our revenge, the beginning of bringing him
down. We
will take what he treasures the most, a male child.”
“Are
you sure you will bare a son?”
“We
have taken care of that little detail.”
said Sophia pulling a silk handkerchief draped
over a small
vial of liquid.
“We
made this potion with a locked of Lord Ramos’s hair.
This will ensure that Alexia will bare a male child.”
“And
we will make the change when we take you up to his room
after the presentation.
There is a secret passage way in the corridor.
Alexia will be waiting there for us when we pass
by.”
“Will
there be guards?”
“No,
Lord Ramos trusts us now that he has seen you for
himself and will not suspect anything, least of all an
exchange.”
Virginia
smiled realizing that they have thought of every detail
and she wanted now more than ever to be part of it all.
Chapter
14 – The Exchange
The
presentation ball is in full swing as maidens brought
trays of food, fruit and mugs of brew to each table that
lined the long pathway.
The music slowly came to a stop as Lord Ramos
held up his hand and signaled for
Virginia
to be brought in.
Everyone
looks towards the huge large doors as they began to open
slowly. The
music starts up again as three dancing maidens came in
first throwing out flower pedals from handheld baskets.
They performed a short dance before announcing
Virginia
’s entrance.
“Lord
Ramos, we present to you, your mistress Virginia.”
they said in unison bowing before him.
Everyone
watched as the doors reopened. The music began to start
up again. A
slow creeping plum of smoke began flowing towards Lord
Ramos feet as
Virginia
made her entrance.
She
started dancing slowly as she made her entrance.
Her head swayed from side to side like an
Egyptian queen. Her
belly furled and slinked liked the belly dancers of
Kishmar. Lord
Ramos eyes gazed at her every moment.
“She
is most beautiful.” he murmured to himself. “Simply
most beautiful.”
Virginia
kept her focus fixed on Lord Ramos eyes as she got
closer. She
stroked her large breast and caressed her belly as she
continued to dance the most sensual dance he had every
seen.
“What
do you think Veedor?” asked Lord Ramos looking at
Veedor then back at
Virginia
.
“She
is most tantalizing my lord.”
“Yes
indeed she is. I
can’t wait to have her.
You have not failed me Veedor.
She is more magnificent than any woman I have
every seen. I
will announce your promotion to everyone tonight.”
“Thank
you my lord.” said Veedor bowing.
The
sisters came in and took a seat at their private table
near Lord Ramos.
“My
sorceresses, you have done an excellent job of preparing
her.”
“Thank
you Lord Ramos.” said Miafora with a wicked smile
cutting her eyes towards Veedor then back to Lord Ramos.
“I
was telling Veedor and Maximus how beautiful and radiant
she is. Tonight
I will announce Veedors promotion to commander.”
“You
are most gracious my lord.” remarked Sophia.
They
all looked on as
Virginia
performed her dance.
Slowly
Virginia
began to dance closer and closer towards Lord Ramos
keeping her eyes focused on his.
Lord Ramos is spellbound by her gaze and cannot
take his eyes away from her.
She ends her dance bowing at his feet.
“I’m
yours and yours alone my lord.” she whispered as she
looked up at him.
“Rise
up my Empress and take your place next to
me.
” he said reaching out his hand towards her. “Your
are most divine.”
“Thank
you my lord.”
“Everyone,
I present to you my new mistress...
Virginia
.”
Everyone
stood up and applauded as Lord Ramos and
Virginia
stood side by side waving at the crowd.
The feast continued for another hour.
Sophia tapped Lord Ramos on the arm.
“Lord
Ramos it is time.” she whispered looking at both of
them.
“O’
yes, very good, you may take her and get her ready .”
“Follow
us Virginia.” said Miafora “Right this way my
child.”
They
stood and bowed to Lord Ramos then left out the same way
they came then quickly started up the long corridor
leading up towards Lord Ramos’s room.
Half way up they stopped and started counting the
stones on the left side.
“It’s
the forth stone from the center one over there.”
whispered Sophia to Miafora pointing at the wall.
“Yes,
I see it.” said Miafora.
“Exitus
Petirum” she whispered while waving her hand. A stone
door appeared and opened.
Alexia is standing inside looking out at them.
“Quickly
Virginia
switch with me.”
“Are
you sure about this?”
“Yes
I am. Trust me sweetheart, he will not notice the
difference. Now
follow the passage back down to our room and wait for
them to join you shortly.
“Okay.”
said
Virginia
with a worried look washing over her as she looked at
Alexia.
“Don’t
worry
Virginia
, everything will be okay.
I’ve waited a long time for this moment.”
“Good
luck.”
They
continued up to Lord Ramos’s room.
“Quickly
sprinkle some the potion on the bed coverings and
pillows.”
“Okay.”
“Here
Sophia, pour the fertile elixir in his chalice other
there. He
will drink from it when he comes in.”
They
formed a half circle at the foot of the bed then began
to chant a spell. The
spell will put Ramos in a half trance when he lays on
the bed making him submissive to Alexia.
They gathered up there things and hugged Alexia.
“We
will see you back at our room Alexia. Make him pay.”
said Miafora holding her hands.
“Don’t
worry sisters; he will be under my complete control the
entire time. Now go.”
They
left the room. A
few moments later Lord Ramos knocks at the door.
“My
Empress, are you ready?
May I come in?”
Chapter
15 – “Am I what you want my lord?”
“You
are beautiful
Virginia
” said Ramos watching her rub her legs together as she
lay in his bed.
“You
like what you see my Lord?”
“Yes,
very much. I
desire you like no other woman.” said Ramos drinking
from the potion laced chalice feeling himself rising and
craving her. He wipes his lips with the back of his hand
then continues.
“You
will be the mother of my son. The sorceresses have
foretold me of this.”
“I
feel fertile my lord.
I can’t wait to have you deep inside of
me.
” said Alexia smiling getting out of the bed walking
over to a large plush chair.
She could see the lust and craving in his eyes as
he watched her slowly pull on the little bows on the
front of her gown. She
decides to test her control.
“Come
to me my lord. Come
and stand in front of
me.
” she commanded him.
Ramos
did as she commands. He couldn’t believe he was
letting her order him around but he couldn’t help
himself. He
drank more of the potion from the chalice as he got
closer to her. His
eye lids began to look heavy.
“Don’t
move until I tell you to.” she commanded again with a
smile.
“Yes
my Empress.”
“That’s
more like it.” she said slowly reaching between his
legs stroking his thighs.
“Do
you want me in complete control?” she asked looking up
at him while gently kissing his quivering stomach.
“Yes,
yes, my Empress. I want you to have control of me, I, I
desire you more than you know.” said Ramos struggling
to maintain his composure.
“Very
good, now go lie on the bed and don’t move.”
“Yes
my Empress.”
He
walked over the bed and stripped down until had nothing
on then laid down waiting for her to join him.
Alexia went over to the fireplace and tossed in a
small hand full of pink magic dust, then sprinkled
another small hand full over her large breast.
Her skin sparkled and shimmered like the moon
shinning over the sea at night.
Lord Ramos cannot believe his eyes.
She turns and began to slowly walk back to the
bed stripping out her gown until she is completely
naked.
“I’m
going to watch you learn the meaning of desire.
I want to strangle the stars of everything they
promised me after all the years I have felt desire and
never once been able to have it.
I’m going to write my lust across your body and
keep you on the edge so that there is always the
possibility you might want more from
me.
” she moans as she gets closer.
Lord
Ramos eyes grew larger as she walks towards him.
He cannot take his gaze away from her tall
statuesque body and large full shimmering breast. She is
like nothing he has ever seen.
She stops in front of the bed then looks him up
and down.
“I’m
going to ride you real hard and I don’t want you to
move. I want
to watch you feel everything inside of me pound you into
complete submission.
Do you understand me?” she commands him as she
crawls onto the bed letting down her dark red hair.
“Yes,
yes, anything you say my Empress, anything you want, you
only have to command it.” Ramos moans with deep
desire.
“Very
good, now, just lay there and enjoy the ride.” she
said slipping her hands between her legs gripping his
hardness and slowly sliding it deep inside of her.
Lord Ramos eyes rolled back into his head as the
tight warm sensation of her wetness grips and pulls on
him.
“You
like it don’t you?” she asked as she kept her rhythm
hard and furious against his hips.
“O’
yes
Virginia
, more, more...” he moaned.
“Say
my name again!”
“
Virginia
.”
“Louder!
Louder! I want to her you say my name!”
“
VIRGINIA
!” he screamed as he arched his back feeling himself
plunging deeply in and out of the warm sensation between
her legs. She
could feel him releasing himself deep inside of her.
“That’s
it. I want
all of it you hear me?” she moaned with each thrust of
her hips. Lord
Ramos reaches up and grabs her hips and pulls her down
on himself as far as she could go.
“That’s
it Ramos, all of it.” she said again gritting her
teeth.
“You
want to bite me don’t you?” she moaned in his ear as
she continued to bounce up and down on him.
“Yes,
yes I do.”
“Do
it, do it now!!!” she screamed feeling herself getting
close to the height of her pleasure.
Lord
Ramos did as she commanded.
He opened his mouth wide and began suckling her
neck just as she exploded with total pleasure.
She could feel her blood fusing with his as he
suckled her.
“That’s
it, let our blood become one.” she said quivering as
she held on to him.
Moments
later Lord Ramos released his hold on her then retracted
his fangs from her neck.
He felt completely diminished of all his
strength. The
potion had taken complete hold of him as they had
planned. Alexia got up and got dressed then went to join
her sisters.
*
* *
“Alexia!”
said Sophia seeing her come in through the secret
backdoor.
“Hello
everyone, it’s done. I have his essence and his blood
is mixed with mine.” she said with a smile.
“Everything is going as planned.”
Chapter
17 – “Maximus, we need to talk...”
As
prophesied by the sorceresses, Maximus is summoned
secretly by his brother, Warlord
Dragas and Malphas.
“Are
you sure you were not followed Maximus?” ask Malphas
looking around suspiciously then back at Maximus.
“Positive! Now
what do you want from me?” said Maximus in a quick
bitter tone furling his brow at Malphas then back at his
brother.
“We
have learned that Ramos has taken a virgin mistress.
A virgin by the name of
Virginia
in particular; what do you know of her?” asked Lord
Dragas tossing another log on the fire cutting his eyes
toward Malphas then back to Maximus.
“All
I know is that Lord Ramos cannot resist her.
He was told by his sorceresses that she will bare
a male child, supposedly his.”
“What
do you mean supposedly?”
Asked Warlock Malphas.
“Just
what I said... a male child, what part of that do you
not understand Malphas?” scowled Maximus no longer in
the mood for their questions.
“Come,
come now, let’s not loose the purpose of our
meeting.” started Lord Dragas starring into the fire
stirring the coals then continued, “We must remain
focused. As
we all three know, Ramos must not produce a male
child.”
“It’s
those damn medaling sorceress sisters!
I should have killed them all along with their
sister Fedora when I had the chance.”
“Well
Malphas you didn’t and that is why were in the
position we’re in now!
said Dragas pointing a finger at him.
“I’m sure they are the reason why that fool
Ramos is so hell bent on mating with her thanks to you!
Now Maximus, have you talked with Veedor about
our plan?”
“No.
However, I will tomorrow.
The presentation has consumed the entire week and
I have not had the chance to talk with him.”
“Then
make sure you do. It
is critical that we have him on our side if we are to
succeed with our plan.” said Dragas standing then
walking towards him.
“I
will my brother. I
will convince him to join us.” said Maximus embracing
Dragas.
Malphas
tossed a hand full of red dust into the fire then looked
at both of them.
“And
don’t worry about those sorceresses, I’ll take care
of them in due time.
I have a score to settle and this time I’ll
kill them all without mercy, this I swear on my mother
and father’s name.”
Chapter
18 – “Yes, I find you very attractive...”
It’s
been three weeks since the presentation.
Alexia has been with Lord Ramos three more times
collecting his essence.
No one has noticed the difference between Alexia
and
Virginia
. The
sorceresses have opened their magic and potion shop in
the liar as promised to them.
Virginia
has been helping at the shop after Lord Ramos granted
her permission to stay with the sisters.
They
have been having their secret meetings there with Veedor
after they close. One day while
Virginia
is putting away bottles and potion in the back room
Veedor arrives earlier for one of there meetings
Virginia
looks up and sees him.
“Veedor,
how are you.” she
asks smiling glad to see him.
“I,
I’m fine. How
was business today?”
“Very
good. Many
visitors are stopping by since we have opened.
I made a new potion today. Want to see it?”
“Um,
yes, please, show me.”
“Come
sit and watch this.” she whispered to him pulling the
small cork off the top of a green bottle pouring two
drops on four black feathers. Veedor watch in complete
amazement as the feathers begin to form into a large
shimmering black raven.
“That,
that is amazing
Virginia
. Most
amazing.” he said watching the large bird coming to
life.
“You
think so?” she ask smiling, looking at his lips then
up to his eyes as he watched the raven walk around the
table extending and retracting it’s wings.
“Yes,
most amazing. It’s
so majestic. Raven’s
are my favorite birds.”
“Good,
then it is yours to keep.” she as she pushed it
towards his hands.
“Are
you sure?”
“Yes,
please take it; it is my gift to you for saving me and
bringing me here.”
“Excellent!
I will name him Dark Wing.”
“That’s
a good name. Dark wing, I like it.” she said gazing
into his eyes.
He
notices her looking at him as he puts the raven on his
shoulder.
“What?”
he asks with a smile.
She
looks down at the table then back up at him.
“Do you find me attractive?” she asks pouring
them both some wine.
“Yes,
yes indeed, you are a most attractive women Virginia.
From the moment I saw you I knew you were to be
the chosen one.”
“Besides
that, do you find me attractive.” she asks again.
Veedor
now realizes what she is asking him.
He has been watching her at the meetings when she
talks and walks around. He lingers when he stops by the
shop pretending to be looking at trinkets and potions.
His attraction to her could not be hidden any
longer. The
moment to confess his feelings for her has arrived.
He took a deep breath then looked into her eyes.
“Yes
Virginia, I, I am attracted to you.
I have been now for some time, but I do not think
this will be a good time for us to be together.
There is too much at stake.”
“I
know, but I cannot deny my feelings for you that are
growing inside of me.”
“Me
too
Virginia
, but for now we must not let anyone see us alone like
this again. Lord
Ramos has spies everywhere and will grow suspicious.
We cannot risk him discovering the exchange or us
being together.”
“I
understand. But know this...” she whispers holding his
hands, “that whenever you see me, I want to be your
mate; I want to be with you and you only.”
They
both look at each other with a lingering gaze, leaning
closer and closer. But
their gaze is broken when they hear the sisters coming
in through the secret backroom door.
They let go of each others hands and separate
quickly.
“Ahhh,
Veedor, good you are here early.
Let’s begin our meeting.
We only have a short time tonight.” said Alexia
sitting at the table followed by her sisters.
Chapter
19 – “I need your alliance Veedor.”
Maximus
made arrangements with Veedor to meet with him at The
Gathering place. Veedor
is already there waiting for him in a far corner booth.
“Veedor
my friend, wait, Commander Veedor.” said Maximus
smiling and taking a seat across the table from him.
“Maximus,
good to see you. I’m still trying to get use to the
Commander title, but I like it.”
“Well
you deserve it.”
“Please,
let us toast to your official title Commander.” said
Maximus raising his stein clinking Veedors.
“To
victory in the future.” they chanted together.
“So
Maximus, what is on your mind? I’m sensing something
heavy is weighing on you.”
Maximus
throws back the last of his blood rich drink then orders
them another round before answering him.
“What
I’m about to discuss with you cannot leave this
table.”
“But
of course.”
Maximus
takes a deep breath then leans in close.
“I
have found out that Dragas is my brother from my mother
Empress Fedora when she was on her death bed.
I could not believe what I was hearing, but
Dragas was there too.
She told us both at the same time and showed us
proof by telling us of our birthmarks.” he said
extending his forearm and pointing to a royal empress
crest that was branded on him at birth.
“Then
it is true. Your
brother is our enemy.” said Veedor starring at the
birthmark realizing that the sorceress sisters have been
telling him the truth.
“Yes,
he is, but..” Maximus paused as Veedor looks him dead
in the eyes.
“But
what? Brother or not he is still our enemy.
He has killed several of us over the years along
with that son of bitch warlock Malphas who kills without
mercy and cast spells and plagues on the weak.
Remember last year when he and Malphas went into
the village of Willow Bend on our territory and
slaughtered those women and children, then burned
everything down to the ground?” said Veedor arching a
brow.
Maximus
sat back in his chair in a slight daze after being
reminded of that day.
He had nearly forgotten about it until now.
He put the sight of it out of his mind and memory
until now. He recalled how he and his battalion arrived
too late to save anyone including his best friend and
mentor Tendar. Anger
and rage filled is eyes as he clinched his hand firmly
around his stein until it broke.
He furled his brow then cut his eyes back to
Veedor.
“You
are right Veedor. How
could I be so careless as to not have remembered that
day? That
bastard Malphas deserves everything he has coming to
him. Brother
or not, he killed our people and more importantly my
best friend without mercy.
Tendar was more like a brother to me than Dragas.
Not once has he come to visit with me after our
mother had told us the truth until several nights
ago.” said Maximus realizing the reason for the
meetings with him and Malphas.
“What
other night? What
are you talking about Maximus?”
“How
could I have been such a fool as to believe them?” he
said rolling his eyes.
“Them?
Who? Maximus, what is it?”
“I’ll
tell you later my friend; I have something to do first.
Don’t worry, we will meet again soon. For now
just trust me.”
Maximus
got up and rushed out the door then spread his large
black wings and flew off into the night.
“I know just who to see to help me with what I
must do.” he thought to himself as he turned and
headed north over the mountains.
Chapter
20 – “Do you want them brought to you dead or
alive?”
Maximus
is furious realizing what Dragas and Malphas plan to do.
He has made arrangements to meet with three
renegade highlanders.
He has used them from time to time for some
“side work”.
The
highlanders are waiting for Maximus at their secret
meeting place on the north side of Dragons point.
“Good,
all three of you are here.” Said Maximus appearing out
of thin air before them.
“What
are you directives?” asked the leader of the
three.
“I
need you to kidnap Dragas and Malphas and bring them
here. I
don’t care how you do it, just bring them here.” he
said looking up at the sky; his eyes glowing red hot
with anger then continued… “I have made arrangements
to meet with them three nights from now.
Here is a map of the location.”
“Do
you want them dead or alive?” asked the leader.
“I
don’t want them harm!
I want them brought to me alive!
Use whatever means at your disposal, but I want
them alive. Am I making myself very clear?”
“Very.
And what of payment?” asked the second one holding out
his hand.
“Here
is a hundred pieces of gold.” said Maximus holding out
a heavy brown leather sack. “Find them and bring them
to me unharmed and I will double that.”
The
leader snatched the sack from his hand. “If you want
them alive it will cost more than this. Malphas
will require special shackling and a potion that will
take nearly half of this payment and I want to be made
Chancellor of their territory if they are not returning
if you catch my drift.”
Maximus
tuned his back to them
smiling to himself… “and Chancellor, is that all?
Very well, here’s another hundred more pieces of gold,
I’ll double that and grant you three the title of
Chancellors if you succeed.”
“Good,
then our business is finished here.
We will return in three days time with them alive
and unharmed.”
“And one other thing.” said Maximus holding up a finger turning
around slowly, “Find out where they are keeping
Empress
Lydia
, make sure she is taken to a safe place and I’ll make
you Warlord.”
The
leader smiled while looking at the others.
“Consider
it done.”
Chapter
21 – “We are in need of a potion.”
The
highlanders went into to town to the sorceress’s shop
to get the potion made to subdue Malphas for the
kidnapping. They
figured word would get back to him if they had it made
any where near his territory.
The sorceress’s agreed to secretly meet with
them.
“Lucious
it’s been a while since we have seen you.
We understand you need a special potion.” said
Alexia watching him intently.
“Yes
I need a potion capable of subduing a warlock for
capture.”
“A
warlock you say. You must be getting paid a handsome
reward for such a difficult task.” said Sophia placing
three small bottles of potion on the table.
“We’ve
captured a couple before a few years back.
We learned that it’s much easier to use a
potion in conjunction with our other methods.”
“I
see. So is this warlock you’re out to capture anyone
we know?” asked Alexia cutting her eyes to Sophia then
back to Lucious.”
“That
little detail doesn’t concern you.
We have plenty to pay your price.” he said
tossing out fifty pieces of gold on the table.
“It
appears you do Lucious, however it will cost more than
that. Dragon
claws are hard to come by, not to mention their
Sylvia.”
“Very
well, then what is your price? We’re in a hurry.” he
grumbled.
“Double
that amount.”
“Fine,
here, now if you would please.”
he said tossing out more pieces of gold. “Like
I said, we’re in a hurry and we must not be seen
here.”
“Very
well, come back in one hour and it will be ready.”
“And
one other thing Alexia.”
“Yes
Lucious?”
“Tell
no one of this or that we have been here.”
“But
of course not, our lips are sealed.
Chapter
22 - “I couldn’t wait to see you.”
Virginia
is pacing in the back store room of the shop.
“Is
something the matter sweetheart.” ask Alexia coming
into the store room seeing the anxiousness of
Virginia
.
“No,
why do you ask?” she responds looking away.
“You
forget we’re sorceress’s, we know things.”
“Well.”
“You
can tell me. Is it Veedor?”
Virginia
is stunned by Alexia’s mentioning of Veedor’s name.
She just knew they were being careful not to look
at each other too long, or sit together at the meetings.
“Well,
is it Veedor honey?”
“How’d
you know?”
“I’ve
noticed the way you two light up when you’re together.
And his coming by the stop almost everyday, well, no one
needs that much magic.” she says smiling.
“Well,
he is handsome, sweet and kind to me.”
“I
know. And
I’ll let you in on a little something...” Alexia
walks over to her and holds her hands. “We were hoping
you two would fall for each other.
We can control a lot of things, but love isn’t
one of them.”
Virginia
smiles, relieved to hear that they approve of their
attraction to one another.
“We
were going to tell you, really we were. It’s just that
with the plan in place and everything moving along, we
figured it would be best to tell you know afterward.”
“Well,
promise me you’ll be careful and only meet here.
If you two are seen anywhere else together
everything we have accomplished so far will be
jeopardized.”
“I
promise. Do you want me to tell the others?”
“Don’t
worry about them, I’ll tell them tonight. Just be
careful.”
“Thank
you Alexia, thank you so much for your understanding.”
Alexia
is almost in tears as she looks at
Virginia
. She wants to tell her that she is her mother.
The moment is bitter sweet watching her daughter
fall in love. She heads back out to front after hearing
the door chimes.
“Ahhh,
Veedor, how nice to see you.”
“O’
hello Alexia.” he said trying to avoid contact.
“It’s
okay Veedor, I know, she told me and we approve. She’s
in the back.”
“Thank
you for your approval Alexia.
I must confess, I do have feelings for her and
they are growing by the day.”
“I
know and understand.”
“May
I see her now?”
“Yes.
Nice bird by the way.
I see she has been practicing her magic.” she
said smiling.
“Thank
you. It’s her gift to me. I cherish it. His name is
Dark Wing.” he said while feeding it from a small
sack.
“I
can tell that you do. Please, go to her now, she is
waiting to see you.”
*
* * *
Veedor
slowly opens the door and sees
Virginia
putting away bottles on a shelf.
“Veedor,
she told you didn’t she? I can tell by the smile on
your face.”
“Yes
and she approves.”
“I
am so happy. Now
we can be together but only here for now.
We must be careful.”
“Yes,
I know and we will.”
They
looked at each.
Virginia
smiles as she watches him walk toward her.
She holds out her hands to him and pulls him
close. They
look into each others eyes as they slowly began to kiss
deeply for the first time.
“This
is only the beginning of our long journey together
Virginia
.”
“Yes
it is Veedor. I
can’t wait for our secrecy to end.”
“Soon
it will. It won’t be long before everything is in
place.”
Chapter
23 – “Lord Ramos, I must speak with you.”
Marcus
has requested to speak with Lord Ramos.
He is waiting in his meeting chamber for him.
“Marcus,
what is on your mind.” said Lord Ramos walking in
reaching out to shake his hand.
“Thank
you for granting me an audience my lord.”
“But
of course Marcus. Please sit down. Is it about
Virginia
, has something happened to her?” he ask in a
concerned tone.
“No
my lord, she is doing fine.
I have guards all around lair to protect her at a
moments notice.”
“Good,
good, then what is on your mind?”
“I
have been informed that Dragas maybe planning an attack
against us from one of my highlanders.”
“Dragas?
Attacking us? I knew it would only be a matter of time
before they try to take over what is mine and I’m sure
that fucking warlock Malphas is behind this as well!”
shouted Lord Ramos throwing his chalice across the room
then continued.
“Find
out more and report back to me no matter how small the
detail. Use whatever methods necessary, am I making
myself clear?”
“Yes
my lord.”
“You
have done well by informing me of this so early
Marcus.”
“Yes
my lord.”
“Is
there anything else?”
“No
my lord.”
“Very
well, you’re dismissed.”
Marcus
goes to The Gathering for a drink.
The highlanders are huddled over food and drinks
at a corner table.
“Lucious,
interesting seeing you here.” he said walking over to
their table with his drink.
“We’re
picking up a few things before heading out if you catch
my drift.” he responds cutting his eyes up at him.
“Good,
then everything is going to plan.”
“Very
much so, we’ll be picking up the packages tomorrow
night as instructed.”
“Good,
good and what of
Lydia
?”
“That’s
being taking care of as well.
We have two of our most trusted lady highlanders
taking care of that little detail for us.
They have seen her and verified that she is in
the lower chamber on the south side of the lair.”
“She
is not harmed is she.” sneered Marcus furling his brow
clutching his drink tightly.
“Calm
down Marcus, she is untouched and unharmed. Malphas is
not foolish enough to let anything happen to her.
He’s only holding onto her for leverage for
some plan he has.”
“He
had better not harm her or that fuck will die before his
time.” he said raising his brow.
“All
in due time Marcus, all in due time.”
Chapter
24 – The Kidnapping & Rescue
The
highlanders are near the castle waiting for night to
fall. The
weather is stormy and damp but they can see the
flickering light and a shadowy figure moving about in
Malphas’s window.
“Let’s
go over the plan one more time.” started Lucious
looking around at everyone as they sat around the fire.
“Damian,
you and you three will take down Dragas.
You have the potion and the darts.
You only have three, so don’t screw up.
When you have him, we’ll meet you on the back
Westside well. I
and the four of us will take down Malphas.
Remember, he’s a warlock and must be
tranquilized before we move in.
Felicia is seeing to that little detail as we
speak, so we must move fast when she gives us the
signal.
Tesla,
you and your girls will rescue Empress
Lydia
. You know
where she’s at. There will only be four guards on duty
which I’m sure will be no problem for you. You are to
take her immediately to Marcus’s chamber. He will be
expecting you.
Does
anyone have any questions?”
“No.”
everyone said in unison.
“Good,
then let’s move out. Good luck to you all.”
“Here
is your food and drink my master.” said Felicia
putting the large tray on a table in front of Malphas.
He stops mixing a potion and looks up at her.
“My,
my, you are a pretty one. They said I would approve.”
“Yes
master, I am new girl sent by Lord Dragas.” she said
in a lilting Hungarian accent fluttering her eyes at
him.
“He
is most generous this time.
What is your name?” he ask picking up the large
stein of wine laced with the potion taking a long draw
then wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.
“Georgiana,
master.” she whispered shyly looking down at the
floor.
“No
need to fear me. I
will be good to you. You are so beautiful. Come closer
and let me see you.” he said walking over to the bed
while drinking the brew.
She slowly walked towards him loosening the small
knot in the front of her robe.
“Yes,
yes, take your time taking your clothes off.” he
smirked gazing at her large breast and long legs.
“You
like what you see master.” she teasingly ask him
“Yes,
very much, I, I, I can’t wait to have you.” he began
to stutter as he tried to answer her.
She could see that the potent potion is beginning
taking affect. She
needed to stall and have him drink just a little more.
“I
want you master. I want you real bad. Are you going to
tie me down my master?” she moaned slowly pulling off
her dress letting it fall to the floor. He could see her
naked body through the sheer short under dress.
He tries to focus his eyes on her.
“Yes,
fuck yes, I want, I want, want to tie you... down...
and...” he tried to complete his thoughts as his eye
lids grew heavy.
“What
master? You want to what?” she moaned walking even
slower toward him knowing he was almost about to pass
out. He took
one last sip...
“I
want—to—to--...” were his final words as he fell
back onto the bed into a deep slumber.
She
quickly went to the window and signaled the others.
Lucious is watching the window.
“Good,
it is done.” said Lucious looking back to the others.
“We must move
out now. We’ll
meet as planned.”
They
all went in separate directions to complete their
missions. Tesla
and her warriors arrived at the first door leading down
to Empress
Lydia
.
“Now
Mica.” whispered Tesla at Mica.
Mica
swung a grappling hook up to a side window then quickly
scaled the wall. Looking
down inside, she could see the first guard by the front
door. Mica
signaled that she is ready then counted to three by
holding up her fist and uncurling one fingers at a time.
They
watched as she got to three then Mica blew a dart at the
guard. They
could hear his body bump against the door then saw Mica
stepped the rest of the way through the window.
She quietly went down the stairs to find the
other guards then went down to open the door for Tesla
and the others.
“There
are two guards down on the next level. One is sitting on
a stool by the door.
The other one is eating at a small corner
table.” whispered Mica to Tesla
“Good
work. Mica, take out the guard that is eating, he’s
furthest from us; I’ll take out the guard on the
stool. You
others follow us and move on down to the lower chamber
and take out the other guard. Let’s go.”
Mica
blows a dart at the neck of the eating guard.
He quickly slumps over.
Tesla rushes up to the guard on the stool and
knocks him out with one swift punch. They gagged and
tied them up then went down to the lower chamber where
the others were waiting.
“Well,
I see he was no problem.” said Tesla looking at the
last guard slumped over tossed in the corner.
“Empress
Lydia
is in the third cell on the right. Let’s go get
her.” she instructed everyone.
They
slowly sleeked down the dark hallway until they got to
the third cell. Tesla
knocked on the door.
“Empress
Lydia
, Empress
Lydia
?” she whispered.
“Yes
it is I. Who is there? What do you want?”
“We
are here to rescue you. Marcus sent us.”
“Marcus?
Is he here?” Empress
Lydia
cried out after hearing his name,
“No,
he is waiting for you.
Stand back we are going to open the door.”
Tesla
unlocked the heavy wooden door then pushed it open.
Inside dress in white from head to toe is Empress
Lydia
, the most beautiful woman she has ever seen.
“My
Empress, I am Tesla and these are my warriors and
sisters.” she said as they all bowed before her.
“Please
rise up rescuers. You
have done well and shall reward you.
If Marcus trusts you, then I trust you.
What do you want me to do?”
“Thank
you my Empress, you are most kind.
Please follow us; we have a carriage with guards
wanting to take you to him.”
Chapter
24 – “Leave Dragas to me...”
Lucious
and his brothers went into Malphas’s room to lock a
heavy metal mask on his head, then bound his hands with
metal shells designed to fit over them.
“Excellent
work Felicia and may I say you look good enough to
seduce any man as usual.”
“Why
thank you Lucious. I’m as intoxicating as the
potion.” she said smiling as she got dressed.
“This
will keep him still and quite.
Now carry him down to the carriage and wait for
me and the others to bring Dragas.” said Lucious
clasping the last lock on the shackles.
“But
I thought the others were going to take down Dragas.”
whispered Dante’ his second brother.
“I’ve
changed my mind. I
have a little detail to take care of with him. Now take
Malphas away and wait for me and the others.
We’ll be there shortly.”
Lucious
brother Dante’ and his posse are waiting in the high
bushes near the patio window waiting for Lurisa to
signal them. He
could see Lucious approaching them.
“Lucious?
What are doing here? We’re waiting for the darts to
take effect.”
“I
changed my mind. Where
is he?”
“He’s
in his chamber with Lurisa.
She lured him to the patio where we were able to
dart him.”
“Excellent.
I can’t wait to see his expression when he sees
me.”
“You’re
not going to kill him are you?
We need him alive for the full reward and our new
positions.”
“Killing
him is not my plan, although it has crossed my mind.
The reason will soon reveal itself.”
“Look,
Lurisa is signaling for us.”
“Excellent,
lets move quickly. I
want him semiconscious when he sees me before he closes
is eyes.”
They
quickly ran up the stairway.
“Lucious?
What are you doing here? Are the others alright?”
asked Lurisa alarmed to see Lucious standing in the
doorway.
“Yes
Lurisa, the others are waiting for us, you’ve done
well. This is just personal that’s all.”
Lucious
can see Dragas leaning up against the far wall trying to
steady himself.
“YOU!”
shouted Dragas holding up his hand pointing as he tries
to focus on Lucious walking quickly towards him.
“Yes,
it is I Dragas. You look surprised to see me.
Remember when I told you the next time you see
me, it will be on my terms?
Well that time has come.”
“But
I thought you were dead.
Malphas assured me.”
“Well,
it pays to know clever sorceresses and to have good
friends when you need them.
As for Malphas... well, let’s just say you two
are in the same boat heading in the wrong direction.”
said Lucious taking off his glove from his left hand
then slapping Dragas as hard as he could then clinched
his hand around his throat, slowly squeezing it until he
could hear Dragas beginning to gasp for air, then
continued...
“Remember
when you locked me up for two years in that hell hole of
a dungeon of yours?
Well, my brothers arranged for the sorceresses to
give me a serum the last time your guards were sent down
to beat me before that chicken shit Malphas came to kill
me. Well
those guards are my friends.
You really should take more time to choose your
men more carefully.”
Dragas
looks stunned.
“Why
are you looking so surprised Dragas? You should know by
now that I have many allies throughout your pathetic
little territory which by the way will belong to me soon
enough after I take care of this little detail.”
“What,
are you going to kill me?” said Dragas smiling, then
spit in his face. “I’ll
kill you and all of your brothers as soon as I’m
released after whatever ransom is paid for kidnapping
me. I know you’re not going to kill me.
You need me alive to collect.
I have allies too.
Most likely the ones that are going to double
cross you.”
“O’
I’m sure that the person that sent me after you two is
not your ally much less your friend.
However, that little detail will reveal itself
soon enough as well.”
Lucious
pulls out a small vile of potion from his pocket, pull
the cork out with his teeth and pours it into Dragas’s
mouth then stares into his eyes.
“You
think you’re surprised now, just wait until you’re
conscious again. Anyway,
enough with the small talk, time to take you away.
Someone is very anxious to see you.”
Chapter
25 – “Trust me my Empress”
Lucious
and his brother met up with the others.
“Has
Tesla taken Empress
Lydia
to Maximus?” asked Lucious walking up to look at
Malphas.
“Yes,
they left an hour ago and should be arriving by the time
we get underway.”
“Excellent.
Looks like Malphas didn’t give you any trouble.”
“None
at all.” smirked Felicia
“Let’s
move out. We
have to be at
Black
Rock
Castle
by sun down.”
*
* * *
“Maximus
will be arriving shortly my Empress. Here is some food
and drink.”
“Thank
you Tesla. I want you and your sisters to be my personal
bodyguards after this is all over.”
“You
are most kind my Empress. It will be our honor.
We will leave you now.”
“Thank
you again and let me know when Maximus arrives.”
“I
will my Empress.”
Maximus
arrived shortly thereafter and knocks on the door.
“Tesla
is she here?” asks Maximus anxiously closely the door
behind himself.
“Yes
she is. I will let her know of your arrival. She is most
beautiful Maximus and gracious. She wants us to be
assigned to her as her personal bodyguards.”
“She
could not have picked better bodyguards than you. You
have served me well when I have needed your services
most.”
“Thank
you Maximus. I’ll go let her know now. Please wait
here for her.”
Maximus
began pacing back and forth in front of the fireplace in
anticipation of seeing Empress
Lydia
. They have had an attraction to each other since there
meeting at the Medicci’ Festival De’carnival a year
ago and have been meeting at secret locations for
several months until Malphas found out through one of
his many spy’s.
“Maximus,
it is so good to see you again.” said Empress
Lydia
standing in the doorway looking at him smiling.
“
Lydia
... I’m so glad to see you. They did not harm you in
any way did they?”
“Not
at all, Dragas and Malphas only put me in the dungeon to
alarm Lord Ramos and lure him into a war with them.
But I see that you were too clever for them.”
“A
war? So that’s there plan. I should have known I
couldn’t trust my brother and Malphas.” Maximus
turned away from her quickly realizing what he had just
revealed to her.
“Dragas
is your brother?”
Maximus
began poking at the logs in the fireplace.
He looked into the flames before answering her.
“Yes,
he is my brother. I only found this out a while back.
Our mother, Empress Fedora told us together before she
died. Here is our royal birthmark.” he said rolling up
his sleeve and pointing at it.
Lydia
walked over to look at the birthmark. She reached out
slowly grasping his arm.
“You
are of royal blood my love.”
“Yes
I am and my father is Lord Ramos.”
“So
this is why they want war, those filthy bastard intended
to kill you and Lord Ramos. I will have them captured
and put to death!” said Empress
Lydia
looking deeply into his eyes. “I won’t let them have
the chance to harm you.”
“They
have already been captured my love.”
“Captured,
but how, by whom, where are they?”
“I
have very skilled highlanders that work for me.
They captured them at the same time you were
being rescued. They are being transported to an
abandoned castle in Black Rock. I’m going there
tonight to deal with them.”
“I
will go with you.”
“That’s
not a good idea
Lydia
. Those two are very dangerous. I won’t risk anything
happening to you. You are safe here with Tesla.
I won’t be long, trust me.”
“But
Maximus ---“
He
reached out, pulled her close and held her hands
together.
“Please,
trust me on this
Lydia
.”
“I
will. But be careful.” she whispered looked away.
“I
will. You know I love you don’t you
Lydia
?” he said looking caringly into her eyes.
“Yes
Maximus and I love you too.”
Maximus
slowly kneeled down before her then gazed up at her
teary eyes while holding her hands.
“Then
will you marry
Lydia
?”
“Of
course I will my love, of course I will.”
Chapter
26 –
Black
Rock
Castle
Maximus
could see the deserted castle just over the ridge as he
approached the castle. Dante could see him descending
from his guard post.
“Lucious,
Maximus is arriving.” he said as he climbed down.
“Excellent.
Go inside alert the others.
I’ll wait for Maximus.”
Maximus
landed in front of Lucious.
He’s dressed in black from head to toe with a
full length cape and hood over his head.
“Lucious,
you have done well my friend.”
“Delivered
alive as you have requested.
I take it you have seen Empress
Lydia
?”
“Yes,
indeed I have. Thank you and here is your payment as I
promised. And there’s a little extra added as well.”
“You
are most generous as usual. Come; let’s go deal with
those two bastards. I can’t wait to see their faces
when they see you.”
“Are
they awakened?”
“They
are just now coming around. Not to worry though, they
are only half awake. I’ve been keeping them sedated
until your arrival.”
“Excellent.”
“Wait
out here until I call you in.”
Maximus
walked in slowly closing the door behind him.
Dragas and Malphas are strung up with their
shackled hands high above their heads pull tight with
thick rope over a large wooden beam.
Dragas slowly open’s his eyes.
Maximus pulls back the hood from over his head.
“Maximus!
Good you are here. Quickly
untie us before our kidnappers return. It’s Lucious
and his bastard brothers that have done this to us.
I’ll have them put to death for this along with
the one who’s behind it!”
Maximus
pulls off his gloves as he walks slowly up to Dragas.
“Quickly,
I don’t think we have much time before they return.
Why are you just standing there, untie us you fool?!”
said Dragas struggle to free himself.
“Fool?
Is that what you take me for? I was a fool for listening
to you two.”
“What
are you talking about Maximus? We are brothers,
brothers, you and I.”
“Spare
me the brother speech Dragas.
You remember Empress
Lydia
don’t you?” said Maximus arching a brow cutting is
eyes at him.
“What
about her? I don’t know where she is. What does this
have to do with her?”
“A
lot you fuck!”
Malphas
began opening his eyes after hearing
Lydia
’s name.
“Maximus,
Empress
Lydia
, she, she’s alive. I hid her from Lucious and his
brothers for her own protection. They did this to us.
They left to go kill her. Quickly, set us free before
they return. I
can stop them.”
“They
are going to go kill her you say. Hum, That’s funny,
how are they going to do that when she is already safely
hidden away?”
“What
do you mean?”
“Lucious,
do come in.” said Dragas opening the door signaling
for Lucious. He walks in smiling with his sword drawn.
Maximus looks at both them.
“Once
again you two liars are digging an even deeper whole
than you’re already in. Lucious arranged to have
Empress
Lydia
rescued when they rounded you two fools up. You’re
lucky Malphas you didn’t harm a hair on her or you
would have been dead long before now.”
“You’re
not going to kills you fuck. You need us alive.” said
Malphas struggling to get free.
“I
need you alive? Is that what you think? You are going to
die I can assure you of that.”
“Shut
up Malphas you idiot!!! Maximus, he doesn’t know what
he’s saying. It’s the potion you gave him. Listen to
me, let’s talk about this. You know we are so close to
launching our plan to over throw Ramos. I realize
you’re upset with Malphas for taking
Lydia
away and locking her up, but trust me; he’s an idiot,
a hot head. I
know you two have been seeing each other. I can assure
you, he didn’t lay a hand on her.”
Maximus
looks away trying not to reveal his expression.
“Is
this what this is about?” asks Malphas snickering.
“You’re in love with her? Hell, you can have the
whore.”
“Damn
it Malphas, shut your fucking mouth! He didn’t mean
that Maximus.” said Dragas pleading with him.
Before
Malphas could say another word Maximus pulled out his
side knife and put it up to his throat.
“Go
ahead, say another foul word about her or even mention
her name in such away again and I’ll carve you up like
a side of beef. Am I making myself clear?” growled
Maximus.
“Maximus,
back off. Not here, not now remember the plan.” said
Lucious pulling at his arm.
“Yes
Lucious you’re right, not here, not now.”
“See,
you need us alive.” sneered Malphas with a half smile.
“You need us alive.”
“Only
for now...” said Maximus putting away his blade “Now
open wide.”
Maximus
and Lucious gave both of them the last of the potion
then went outside to discuss the next part of the plan.
“Veedor
should be arriving shortly.”
“Can
he be trusted?” asked Lucious
“As
if he were my real brother, he has been promoted to
Commander of the West Clan and they want to be rid of
Lord Ramos as much as we do.”
“This
is perfect!”
“Yes
in deed it is. Now,
go meet with your other highlanders on the North side
and brief them on the plan then meet me back here
tomorrow night.”
“What
we going to do with Dragas and Malphas?”
“That
third serum that we gave them should last until then.
Besides, they’ll be locked up in the dungeon
below as well.”
“Very
well, safe travels Maximus.”
“Safe
travels to you Lucious, and thanks again for rescuing
Empress
Lydia
.”
“You
know Maximus, you should ask her to marry you after all
of this is over.”
“Yeah,
I know, I did before I came here and she said yes.”
Chapter
27 – “Veedor, I have something to tell you...”
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