Iron and Magic

Prologue to " Iron and Magic "

      An elevator comes whirring down the elevator shaft. *Bing* The elevator slowly glides to a stop. " Floor Negative Seventy-Eight. Samael is called to Sektor Krev.  " The floor erupts into thunderous applaud and chanting as a young man, no older than 25 stands and slowly walks to the empty elevator. Samael walks into the steel box and turns around swiftly. " Our family, once royal,...... once powerful. We founded this land,...... and soon we will take it back. "Magicae et unitatis nostrae scientiae virtutem. Quia in bonis hominum. Familia ante omnia nostra. ""(Our power is in the unity of Magic and science. For the prosperity of mankind, and above all, our family) The door slams shut and whirs off.   A man sitting on a throne in the very back of the room under spotlight stands to his feet and walks over to a large monitor hanging on the wall. "He has truly grown into  a respectable young man hasn't he."

       The elevator continues to ascend up the shaft. * Bing * " Floor Negative Fifty-Three ". Leviathan is called to Sektor Krev. " Hello Dear friend ", Leviathan begins, " You know, I hear our families forefathers, fought together and founded Cameximerica, haha". " You mean North America", states Samael sternly.  The name of the country they rebelled against was the United States. With the aid of Canada and Mexico they won. After they claimed victory Canada, Mexico and the rebels fought over the disputed land, and came to the conclusion they would merge all the countries and form...." " Cameximerica!" " Shut the hell up Leviathan! They formed North America, named after their continent ". Samael looks at Leviathan and smirks. * Bing * " Ground Level ". The two men leave the confines of the elevator. Two brawny guards hand them chests. " It's been quite a while since we've fought together, huh, Samael ". Samael, unamused, stares at the guards. " Move quickly Leviathan, we must finish this match with haste and go meet with my father. " The more superior guard comes to stand in front of the two men. " Listen carefully, this is a duplex match up. You two will go up against another team in combat. You are authorized to use any non deadly ability or skill to take your opponent out. If you murder another combatant, not only will both you and your partner be executed, but one member of your immediate family will also die. Your armor and weapons have been placed in that box, if they are opened before time, the box will disperse a lethal gas to the area. The box will light up when you are clear. If these directives are understood, " May your family be honored"".  The guard walks away and disappears with the other behind a steel door.

       The two men place their chests on the ground and start applying their gear. Neither one of them has worn their equipment for  months but it feels like they were just fighting in a death match against each other just yesterday. " You've always had the most complicated armor ", says Leviathan as he walks to help Samael. " Cuirass that only covers the breast and upper back, Knee and Shin Guards, Arm Guard Bracers, and a Helmet that all extend, flip, and mold to be Full Body Armor. You'd think all of that coming from this little bit would make the armor thin and frail, but no, its some of the most powerful armor any of us have,....... its amazing. " Leviathan finishes tightening the armor to Samael's body, then Samael begins helping Leviathan. " You know Leviathan, crafting armor like this is my families specialty. If you ever want to I can teach you how in secret and sneak you into the metallurgy shop to create the perfect alloy and then continue to forge you some new armor.  It'll be tricky,.... and it is forbidden,....... but anything for a friend right. " Samael turns Leviathan around to face him, " You are like a brother to me " Leviathan forces a smile, but Samael doesn't catch it. They both stand before the gate and waits for it to be opened.

       When the doors finally open, Samael glances over to Leviathan with a smirk. "Remember serious faces, regal demeanor. Our families are watching us on their monitors and we must show our families are serious. " May your family be honored ". Leviathan...... Leviathan..... HEY! "" " Huh oh yeah yeah, " May your family be honored ", yeah". Samael stares at Leviathan with concern evident. The gates open and the two men stroll out. As they walk  Samael's armor activates flipping, extending, and molding, putting on a show for the viewers.

MAY YOUR FAMILY BE HONORED