The New Prince

Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Let the Evil Begin Its Path

Haggar quickly made her way to the king's chambers. As soon as she arrived at his door, they opened for her, as if she were expected. A bit surprised by the act, she didn't say a word as she entered the king's room. The witch found him on his usual chair, looking over a large datapad and typing something on it; his long black nails doing all the work for him.

"Sire…" she began but was cut off by Zarkon.

"Surprised weren't you Haggar? You aren't the only one with magical powers around here." The king laughed sarcastically as he lifted his gaze toward her. "I have eyes everywhere. I knew your rotten self was on the way here. What news do you bring?"

She seethed inwardly. Haggar hated his cockiness when he thought he had the upper hand, but she controlled herself. She had plans of her own and this wasn't the time to attack. "Our esteemed Commander has just entered stage two." She stated a bit flatly.

He smiled brightly. "Perfect." Zarkon paused for a moment. It was time now; none of them could stop the process at this point. "We need to contact our friends on Arus. I'd be interested in knowing what they are thinking at this point."

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In his room at MedTech, Keith continued tossing and turning in bed as if battling a nightmare. He found himself in the middle of an endless mist, searching for the voice for that kept calling to him. Darkness roamed around him. He tried to hone in on the voice that beckoned him in order to find some light to the never-ending darkness. As the voice continued calling; Keith also found that it calmed him.

Come to me...son. Join your father and fight for him.

He looked around, such darkness. He didn't know where he was headed, but knew the voice would give him to the correct path.

Come to me...son. Join your father and fight for him.

"Father," Keith called out, but the voice continued chanting.

Come to me...son. Join your father and fight for him.

He walked through the mist; the voice sounded stronger.

Come to me...son. Join your father and fight for him.

An image appeared within the fog. Keith couldn't make it out, but the voice came from the vague image. He ran to it; feeling at first, he couldn't reach it, but then without explanation, he was right in front of it. A strange feeling of peace overcame him; he suddenly felt he was...where he belonged.

Come to me...son. Join your father and fight for me.

The mist suddenly lifted, and Keith began to see.

Come to me...son. Join your father and fight for me.

He saw the tall blue man with dark yellow eyes speaking to him.

Come to me...son. Join your father and fight for him.

"Father," he whispered as the crowned, blue man's yellow eyes brightly glowed,

Come to me...son. Join me and fight with me.

An overwhelming joy entered the commander and he smiled.

The team gathered in the conference room. Allura needed to let Pidge and Hunk know what was happening and what needed to be done for the moment. She would have rather sat with Keith at MedTech, but decided that after the briefing, she'd join him.

"What's wrong with him?" Pidge asked. An expression of worry formed in his young face.

"We don't know." Lance shook his head, "Dr. Gorma is running tests at the moment; hopefully he'll find something soon."