Chapter 12
Lucas was loving life for the moment, the foolish leaders had given him the perfect opportunity to prove that he deserved to rule over them, with his new found power and the ability to cross the barrier he would prove to the powers they made a mistake by overlooking him, this added perfectly to the plans he already had in motion all that was left now was execution.
Walking through the corridor the rumors flowed through city in the distance just barely reaching his ears, the creatures spoke of how Lucas was the new favorite of the leaders and had been granted amazing power, they whispered that he would be the instrument used to end the war.
He smiled because he knew it was true, the end of the clans of light was coming to pass and he would be hailed as the one responsible.
“Lucas!” A voice yelled as a beautiful woman with pointed ears ran to catch up with him.
He smiled knowing that Heather was eager to talk with him because he was a big fish again, she had always tried to sleep her way to the top.
Facing her Lucas gasped for a second having forgotten just how beautiful she was, Heather stood at five foot eight with fire red hair that moved slightly as if a breeze constantly flowed through it. Her purple colored eyes were wide like they couldn’t see enough of everything but at the same time drew you in inviting you to get lost in them. Her lips were cherry red and full, pulling you towards them with thoughts of lust the same held true for her beautifully body that was a perfect hour glass shown off by her tight half shirt showing off her belly button ring and her camouflage pants showed off every curve.
Masking his desire for her Lucas gave her an eye roll instead. “What do you want Heather?”
“I was just wondering if the rumors were true?” She smiled drawing him in even further.
Closing his eyes for a moment to shake off the allure Lucas forced himself to remember that she was a succubus and what he was feeling wasn’t real. In his opinion the succubus and incubus creatures were among the most dangerous, they had the ability to instantly draw in any other creature much like the sirens of old in minutes they could have you thinking you were totally in love and would do anything for them. They would draw you in and then once you were all goo-goo eyed they would suck every bit of energy/soul out of you.
Turning to walk away Lucas answered. “What rumor?”
“You know which one handsome, the rumor that everyone is talking about where you are going to breach the barrier and end the war once and for all!” She urged following him.
“It’s true.” He smiled speeding up after noticing the time.
“Wow so when is this going down?” She pressed.
“In less than an hour.” He said. “but if you want more information or want to see it first hand why don’t you just go and talk to the leaders they are rounding up the bravest warriors to attack the barrier at a different point so I may sneak in.”
“That’s a good idea, I haven’t even met them yet.” She smiled.
“Good go bother them, they should be in the center of town.” Lucas snapped running ahead and leaving her in the dust.
“I believe I will.” She smiled running back in the direction they had come.
Heather made a quick stop in her quarters and changed into a pure black skin tight suit further showing off her form. “This is my chance to reach the top.”
Walking out into the crowd that had gathered for the choosing of the invasion force ready to snag one of the leaders but as the crowd parted and she got her first look at the new leaders a terror gripped her heart and suddenly she felt sick ducking back into the crowd hoping that they hadn’t spotted her.
“This can’t be happening! How did they end up as our leaders?” She thought. “I have to get the hell out of here before they see me!”
Everything was going so well she had finally made a name for herself and with new leaders she was sure that one or all of them would fall for her giving her the final opportunity she needed but instead they were here destroying everything, there was no way she would be able to convince one of them, they knew her too well. If she was even seen by them no doubt they would have her tortured and killed.
Out of breath as she reached her room burying her face in her hands as she began to sob. “What do I do now?” She said out loud.
“Problems mother?” A young teenager said entering the room.
“I’m afraid so, your father is here and has taken one of leader positions.” She answered.
“How is that possible?” The young teenager said looking around the room like they were being watched. “You said that he was killed and that’s why we came here.”
“I received word that he had been killed it doesn’t make any sense that he would be here but if he sees me here he’ll find out about you and all will be lost with what we have been trying to accomplish not to mention he’ll torture and kill me so he will be free to corrupt you.” She sighed wiping her tears.
“You told me he was a good man.” He said sitting next to her.
“He was the best man I ever knew, after my…transformation I somewhat lost myself lashing out at everything and everyone so much that I was forced from my home. He didn’t judge me or shun me in anyway instead taking me to a small quiet village where the ancient monks of China trained me to take control again of my life and the whole time he was there never giving up on me.”
“So how is it he is alive and running the clans here bent on destroying them all?” He frowned.
“He’s not the same man anymore.” She answered.
“Obviously, but no matter who he has become he is still my father.” The young man frowned walking to the door.
“Aden you aren’t seriously thinking about going to him are you?” She said shooting to her feet.
“He is my father, what do expect will happen if I revile that we are here?” Aden asked.
“He will not risk that we are still dead set on the original course, he will take us and either kill us or change us into something like him.”
“You don’t know that for sure, maybe this is all part of some elaborate trick he is performing to reach the powers.” Aden reasoned hesitating at the door.
“In your heart you know that is not true my son, he must not find out that we are here everything we have worked towards depends on it remember this is about more then just us we are fighting for your brothers as well.” She reminded him.
“Brothers that I don’t even know.” He snapped.
“You don’t really know your father either, but you do know me Aden and I have never given you any reason not to trust me so follow my lead when it comes to what we are going to do here.” She answered getting up and hugging him.
“Of course I trust you mother but what do you expect us to do now?” He asked holding her tightly.
“With these leaders in charge we need to get out of the city as quickly as possible.” She answered grabbing a bag and stuffing it with clothes.
“Two questions mother, why are we running like someone is hunting us and where the hell are we going?” He asked with a frown picking up a duffle bag of his own.
“You still have so much to learn my son.” She said throwing a knife past him into a wall where a pixy screams in pain as it dies from the knife buried in its stomach.
“We were being watched?” He questioned watching the pixy die.
“For a few days now the only question is why were we being watched?” She asked walking up to the body.
“Probably because my father knew it was only a matter of time before you found out he was here and he knew that once you did like a coward you would try to run and hide.” He answered hitting her in the back of the head with a club.
Dazed and crawling towards back of the room Heather begins to cry. “When did he turn you against me?”
“The day he was co-ordinated as head of the three leaders I went to the ceremony and there he was, immediately I went to him but when we were reunited he instead turned on me taking me to
the lower chambers for reeducation, since that day I have followed his orders and waited for this day to inevitably come.”
“Fight their conditioning my son do not fall prey to their will you are stronger then this.” She pleaded reaching the far corner of the room.
“It is too late for that mother if I am to one day take over here I must do as my father has commanded now come willingly.” Aden demanded.
“Please Aden don’t do this we can still get away together.” She pleaded.
“To where mother? In thirty minutes Lucas will be crossing the barrier and then it’s only a matter of time before each of the boundaries fall.” He answered slumping his shoulders.
“Anywhere we choose just come with me.” She answered standing up.
“Be realistic you can’t even get out of the room much less the city, now stop trying to stall and come with me father is anxious to see you.” Aden said taking a step towards her.
“I’m sorry but I can’t Aden, be safe I hope everything works out for you here and remember no matter what I will always love you.” She said producing a small orb from her pocket and slamming it into the wall creating a small doorway she jumps into that closes behind her quickly as Aden rushes to reach it.
“No!” He yells hitting the wall where the portal once was. “Damn it, well played mother, but it is only a matter of time before I find you.”
Heading out of the room Aden pushes his way past every creature until he enters the throne room where the leaders are talking intently.
“Ah Aden, what news do you have for us my son?” Yann questioned.
“My mother found out you and my uncles were the leaders and attempted to take me with her out of the city.”
“And? Where is she now?” Yann frowned walking around him.
“She escaped into a wall vortex that I didn’t know she had.” He frowned hanging his head in shame.
“Heather always was a crafty and creative little minx most likely she knew that we had turned you from the moment it happened, no matter either way she won’t get very far.” Ked smiled.
“Indeed, where can she really escape to?” Dorn pointed out. “In fact why not send Coliapus and his hound to track her down before she gets too far.”
“That’s an excellent idea Dorn, Aden go to the stables and tell Coliapus to track down your mother and bring her back dead or alive.” Yann smiled staring intently at Aden.
Hesitating for a minute Aden eventually bows. “As you wish father.”
After he leaves Dorn eyes Yann for a moment before returning to his throne.
“What is on your mind Dorn?” Yann questioned.
“I was surprised you ordered Aden to have your former wife brought back alive or dead instead of just alive quite unlike your former character I’d say to force your son to decree a possible death sentence for his own mother.”
“Former being the key word Dorn, much like you I have the need to test loyalty so do I.” Yann answered.
“We will see where his loyalty lies now in the meantime Yann your test is at hand, time to go.” Dorn smiled.
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