The Guide of Argos

Chapter 12

Lunarix

                                                                         Argos

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Celestial Court: Unknown Island, Dark Sea.

A group of supernatural beings came forth to the gold and Mythril palace of the gods by request of the great Uxor, all waiting to see the result. The council of great gods met. Argos spoke first, his spirit wavering back and forth, as he spoke in a grave rasping voice" My friends, the dawn of a new age is coming. The Elf King Andrios is corrupt and doesn't care for his citizens. We need to help the elven people. That's why I give you an option. Either support my invasion of Ch'ara or die like the rest. "He ended his demand with a maniacal laugh, his spirit transforming into a beast none has seen for long, the Celestial of the Seas, Meraxes. Purple flames glistened across the former god's body as his body glowed with a black and menacing aura. When he opened his eyes, the crowd panicked, all gods they were but weren't ready for what they saw. His eyes are as black as obsidian, devoid of any life*.

 Lunarix stood against him demanding:" Father, stop this madness. The elves have done you no harm, why are you even doing this? For millions of years we gods have kept things in balance, your war will end up doing more harm than good." The demented spirit spoke with a demented booming voice  that could be heard all the way in Drakyn's harbor, the closest city on the continent to the celestial court "You're pathetic. Maybe you should stop hanging out with those foolish mortals and instead join me. The years of living on the mainland have blinded you. Join me and we will rule the world." "No!" The moon goddess replied, putting a hand to her chest in shock as he said that." I may not be able to provide direct interference but I swear on my bow that there will be a day where you shall receive retribution by my hand for your sins for what you are doing is morally unjust. "

Uxor got up from his seat as he gave a killer glance towards the possessed Celestial in the room." The gods will remain neutral. Argos, as your nephew I can't control what you do, but just conquer Ch'ara if you must or else you will know why I am the High God." Argos transformed back to his original black and purple ghost as he held his staff in victory. Lunarix left the court in anger, casting a crescent shadow as she did so, and while doing so the moon turned a shade of purple. Behind her followed an assortment of other gods, who also believed in the mortal's abilities, principal of which includes Korus, god of the hunt, Cressila, goddess of eternity and most importantly, the god of technology, Horvis, who like Lunarix was also on the high council of the gods. Lunarix gathered her allies in the back alley of the Eternal City, located thousands of kilometers below the palace, all of them disguised as humans in order to lessen attention, for humans also live in the city, despite the palace being unknown due to humans due to the distance. Horvis said: "Shall we contact Moonsglow instead? "Lunarix shook her head in disapproval retorting with:" The elves have been compromised. We will continue to defy Argos like we did before, deploying the Celestials in the name of the Creator."

IIeo POV:

"IIeo wake up!" an male goblin voice called, shaking her shoulders as he did so. IIeo slowly opened her amber yellow eyes to find Ertos by her side So, all of it was but a dream? she asked but got no reply from the moon goddess. IIeo looked around to find that she was in a blue tent in the middle of the forest" What happened?" she asked, wondering where she is" Our wagon got attacked by bandits" Ertos responded with a gloomy tone." So I gathered what I could and escaped. " "Thank you" IIeo says" for saving me."" Don't think much of it" Ertos responded," We only did this so that we will be able to have the Elves not be hostile to us for once. "His voice is bitter with slight hatred, and IIeo decided not to push the issue any longer, instead asking if anyone was hurt. "A few clan soldiers were killed, but we will still push forward. I don't want you doing anything alright? You will need to recover before we approach Ch'ara. "He told her with concern in his voice. IIeo sighed, having nothing to do, she decided to contact Falcon. The device he gave her has long stopped working, so she decided to send him a letter. She dipped a hawk feather's tip into the obsidian-black ink, the smooth feeling of the feather making her hand feel more comfortable as she started to write the following

Falcon:

Don't worry about me, I am safe and approaching Ch'ara in a day or two on

a mission for peace between Ch'ara and Esteros

I hope you are safe and enjoying yourself, even in these dark times

wherever you are. Hopefully we will meet again soon.

Sincerely

IIeo.

She finished her letter, satisfied with what she wrote and asked a messenger to deliver this to Antersdam, as that's where they were supposed to meet before she got lost in the fog. She walked back to the blue tent to find Ertos waiting for her." Welcome IIeo" he says." I will be going into Ch'ara with you, as Ryuga would've wanted me to be there to help." IIeo felt a pang in her heart when he causally mentioned his sister, as if...Ryuga being dead won't concern him that much. IIeo decided to forget it, thinking that Ertos was just rushed to get to Ch'ara. 

Soon they approached the border between the Elven Empire and the Kingdom of Esteros. Ertos stopped at a small stream surrounded by a lush spruce forest. They decided to rest and have a meal before approaching Ch'ara. Ertos' opened his 'money' bag to reveal a roasted chicken, some bread, fine silver wear, a flagon of wine and some wild berries. IIeo raised an eyebrow at the fact that so much stuff could be put into such a small moneybag." Ertos," IIeo says" This is just ridiculous." "Hey don't blame me, this was my Father's gift. This bag has been blessed by Cressila herself and could fit anything. "Ertos said with a bitter tone. "Anyways we should start eating now." While they ate, she found out more about Esteros and the Ithyis clan. The meal, while not having the fondness of Elven food, was still very flavourful and delicious. "Lets go!" IIeo exclaimed, excited to finally get back home after so many years "Alright, Alright, give me some time" Ertos responded as he started packing all of his things in his Infinity Bag SU . 

When they arrived at the checkpoint, they were checked for illegal substances before then being allowed to go free. They arrived at the mountain city of Aeos Gaerd and decided to stay for the night. As they arrived in the picturesque mountains, they entered the market square, where vendors from all over the continent sold many unknown items to the duo. IIeo wanted to buy some unusual tokens with strange runic markings on them however, Ertos warned her about' buying from unreliable sources' and stuff. IIeo didn't listen though, as her gut feeling told her that this is important in the road to defeat Argos. They found a nice inn to stay at and as they separated to their different rooms, IIeo began examining the tokens.  She recognized the markings as Old Elvish, having learned about it in Raykisho, where Old Elvish still thrives. "Elsear Comnen Y Ithcya, Aegos i capalthir Yttrival  Vela gi heros." She announced, her mind spinning from dizziness as she does so. After a while, IIeo decided to go to bed and find out more the on the next day. Little did she know, however, that the worst is yet to come...

A/N: Did I make up a language just for this book? Yes

What  does it mean? You'll just have to wait until 2 chapters later...