Lazarus had returned from his outing with his Vassals in tow. He knew he was in trouble when he got back. His brother would surely give him an ear full for not getting permission to leave the Pit ad go after the Chosen One's, and his sister will harass him for sure for failing. As they walked on the rocky path covered by tall sediment rock. The pit was only a mile away from where they are. Lazarus took his time walking there though. He didn't fear that his older siblings would kill him, though he would not put it past them if they could. His father, the Scarlet King, cast a spell on the two to never kill me. It's too strong for even his brother to reverse. He couldn't if he broke it he would die and the same goes for his sister. Though that didn't mean they couldn't discipline him.Lazarus thinks that it was a mistake that his brother let Dezrick live. Tereka, Lazarus' older brother, told him that he had a plan for him but wouldn't tell him the plan. All he knows is that the three of them all have the same goal. That is to bring their father back by any way possible.
Before he knew Lazarus was at the pit. As he walked towards the entrance he's spotted his brothers Vassal, Eureka. She stood waiting, with a pale, grayish blue. Lazarus walked up to her."I assume my brother wants to see me?" He asked her.
She nodded, "Follow"
She turned and descended the circular staircase that went deep into the earth. The walls lined with their native tongue. It said as the group descended, "The Gold, Silver, and Bronze will bring the king back from his slumber. He will reign once again and be the pinnacle of the Elder race. May he rise again The Scarlet King Aliard."It repeats it self all the way down. There were many corridors and halls in the Pit. If you kept straight you would enter a giant space. It was carved out and in the middle was a stage. This is where the Elders who remained with their race would be entertained the walls were made to sit people like some sort of underground coliseum. Before the coliseum is the markets down the left right by the entrance. It gives out the food and other supplies that the Ancient Elders give and care for the warrior type Elders and the common Elder folk. Across the market is a stairway. That's where Lazarus' brother, Tereka's Lab is. No one is to enter there except his Vassal. If you enter the lab without his permission he will use you as a test rat.
The lab is where they walked in. Lazarus was trying to slow his heart from trying to jump out from his chest. He didn't know what his brother would do. Lazarus has yet to figure out how to beat his brothers ability. No one is as strong as Tereka as far as the Warrior types were concerned. When they rounded the corner Lazarus was lifted from the floor by the neck. His brother standing before him.
Lazarus tried to release himself from his brothers grip.
"Idiot", Tereka spat, "What did you think you were going on do?" His hand clenched tighter.
Shaegan and Taegan were being held back by Eureka from interfering.
"I wanted to gauge his abilities," Lazarus explained through strained breathes.
"Imbecile! I know his abilities already. If you go to the meetings you would know."
"You and I both know no one wants me in there, especially you" Lazarus told him.
Hatred was all Lazarus could see in his brothers eyes. He truly is hated among his race. Even though he favors his race more than his other half how could they hate him so much.
Tereka dropped him. Lazarus coughed as he dropped to the ground.
"If you leave the Pit without my knowing I will imprison you in your own room."
Lazarus didn't respond.
"Seems like your Vassals need their upgrade. They look pretty beat... was it him?" Tereka's voice suddenly changed, more curios like when he brought up the subject."It was", Lazarus told him. He explained everything that happened with their encounter.
"Ahh so the Silver is now in play? Perfect" he said slyly.
He turned to Lazarus, "Leave, you infest my work the more you are down here. I will attend to your pitiful Vassals and make them somewhat better.""Before I go the Gold known as Dezrick King wishes to relay a message"
Tereka stopped what he was doing and turned to his brother with another curious smile.
"Alright, out with it! What did he have to say?""He said that when you cross paths he will end you in the most painfullest manner."
"Ahh he remembers our little encounter that night. Good." Tereka chuckled, a sinister smile revealed in his face.
"Yes i think I'll take him up on that challenge." He turned away from his brother and continued grabbing supplies.
Lazarus turned to leave. He gave both his Vassals pats on the shoulder as he left.
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Chosen: Rise of the Scarlet King
FantasyBlessed by their Orisha Parents, Dezrick King, Camdyn Lenore, Talia Khalif, and friends fight to protect earth from the Elders and prevent the revival of their king, Ali'Ard, known as the Scarlet King. With the power of their animal spirits, legend...