Spirit Warriors The Tunnel Of Light
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Chapter 18
Dorn was feeling on top of the world after he had killed the others and sent the creature to kill the remaining obstacles until he walked back into his throne room and found Aden sitting in Yann’s throne chair with tear stains down his cheeks and a look of rage in his eyes.
“Aden…” He said unable to think for a moment.
“Uncle Dorn.” He answered rising from the seat.
“I take it you heard the devastating news?” He said sympathetically.
“I heard my father and other uncle are dead but the how and why are some what…conflicted.” He said steadily staring at him. “Perhaps you could fill in the details after all I’m sure that you were there after all none of you ever go anywhere alone.”
“Of course but first why don’t you tell me what happened with Coliapus obviously he failed in his task that is if you indeed sent him in the first place.” Dorn hissed walking past Aden.
“Of course I sent him in fact he is here to report why it is that he failed.” Aden smiled pointing behind him to a shadow covered corner where an elven man walks into the middle of the room limping slightly and holding his arm which is bleeding.
“I see.” Frowned Dorn. “Where is your hell hound Coliapus?”
“Killed drained to death by Heather my lord, she took us by surprise wounding my leg and arm before turning on my hound and draining it in seconds. Please forgive me my lord I did my best.” He answered trying to step back only to be pushed forward by Aden.
“You were over confident and underestimated your opponent a fatal mistake that I never make.” Dorn smiled. “And though you survived your encounter with her you will not survive it with me.”
Before he knew it Aden grabbed Coliapus and threw him to Dorn who immediately sunk his fangs his neck and drained him to death.
“What are your plans now nephew?” Dorn asked sitting down again.
“My plans have not changed uncle I am still a loyal servant.” Aden said respectfully.
With a smile Dorn nodded in approval. “Excellent, then I need you to fly to the edge of our territory and tell the wild giants who ride the dragons to come and aid us in the final battle.”
“I thought that the giants had refused to take sides and threatened that anyone crossing the border would be killed.” Aden said.
“That was the case at one time but since then I have promised them land in return for their help and reluctantly they agreed, do not worry you will be fine just announce yourself the moment you cross the border.” He answered calmly.
Hesitantly Aden bowed. “If you say so uncle, I will leave right now.” He said before turning around to walk out of the double doors.
“And Aden.” Dorn called staring after him.
“Yes uncle?” Aden questioned without looking at him.
“Don’t ever question me again.”
Stopping in his tracks Aden turned to face him. “As you wish uncle, but one last thing before I go you never got to tell me what happened to my father and other uncle.”
Dorn’s face turned completely ashen for a second before he regained his normal feign of sympathy. “We attempted and succeeded I might in creating a massive creature from hundreds of spirits but during the creation it drained your father and uncle to death. I warned him we should not attempt it but even after my protests he was sure that we could survive unfortunately he was wrong, he held on longer then either myself or Ked but at the cost of his life. I barely survived because the guards came out to me and I feed on them.”
“I see…well then I will do my best to dispel the rumors that they both survived and you murdered them after all I would hate if there was an uprising so close to the day we are going to defeat the light clans.” Aden smiled evilly turning and walking out of the room robbing Dorn of the chance to respond.
Walking through the halls half dazed Aden was lost in thought until suddenly someone grabbed by the arm from a dimly lit corridor and pulled him into the a room quickly locking the door behind him.
“What did he say?” The cloaked man asked intently.
“Many things, he denies murdering anyone and has ordered me to go to the edge of the lands and parley with the giants he claims that he has made peace with them and are ready to fight on his side.” Answered Aden helping the man into a nearby chair as a fit of coughing overtook him.
“A fool’s errand Aden.” His said patting the teenager on his back. “He has never made peace with the giants and if you go there surely you will die, now that he has removed the others from his path to leadership he will try to do the same with you.”
“What should I do then?” He asked.
“We need to flee the city.”
“What about our plans to kill him?” Aden shook angry at the thought of leaving.
“He has already regained his strength and you and I would not be enough to defeat him and inflict the justice he deserves.” He said getting shakily to his feet.
“Isn’t there anyway to help you gain your strength quicker than this?” Aden questioned supporting his weight.
“There is a safe way but it is located beyond the boundary in the light clan territory.” He answered.
“We could never make it to the barrier, the moment we try to leave here together I am sure one of Dorn’s spies would report it to him and we would be hunted down and killed.” Aden sighed.
“I agree what you will have to do is leave the city on your own heading towards the giants land, then double back making sure no one follows you and I will meet you at the west end of the light clan barrier.” He answered.
“There are two things majorly wrong with that plan, one, when you leave the city others will question why you are heading out and they will probably confront and fight you, you are in no shape for that and two, we probably won’t be able to get past the barrier when we get there.” Aden decided.
“Let’s just worry about getting to the barrier first, it may not be the best plan we have but it is the only plan we have right now where death is not certain.” The man croaked wobbling a bit.
“You know what you’re doing right now doesn’t inspire confidence.” Aden frowned.
“Never fear Aden we will make it now go before someone gets suspicious.” He said hobbling to the door and opening it.
“Please be careful I don’t want to lose you.” Aden said hugging the man then disappearing out of the door.
“You too.” The man whispered waiting a moment before heading out himself.
Back in the throne room Dorn was so wrapped up in his thoughts that he hadn’t even noticed when Tart had came into the room.
“My lord you summoned me?” Questioned the werewolf startling Dorn.
“Yes Tart forgive me I was lost in thought.” Dorn smiled. “I want you to find Aden he should be leaving the city to head for the giants lands or he may have already left, in any case join him.”
“As his protector?” Huffed Tart clearly unhappy at the thought of babysitting.
“No, take another of your clan and join him on the quest when you are far from the city rip him to shreds and feed on his corpse till your hearts delight.” He smiled.
With a smile showing his sharp teeth Tart bowed. “Thank you my lord I will not fail you.”
“Do you not need the reason?” Dorn laughed.
“No my lord I live to serve.” He answered.
“Good, then from this day forth you will be my captain and keep this mission secret my friend.” Dorn smiled.
“Truly an honor my lord.” He smiled bounding out of the room.
“All of the pieces fall into place, now all I need to do is contact the powers and hope that they fall for my ruse.”