The Void

Dark Skies

Skies darken not only during night time...

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Many might have termed Warren as a ruthless ruler but his brother Hans executed his wicked plans with a permanent crooked smile on his face.He detested his brother for having used what was once his weakness against him-Zoelah.He would get back at them no matter what.His thirst for power made him crave for a war.

Zoelah had once been his downfall.At the throes of their
passion she had asked if he was willing to do anything for her.His answer was of course a yes and that's when she had ripped his heart by asking if she should accept Warren's suit.At first he had accepted due to his undying love for her and even helped her bewitch him but as days went by he made her owe him one for his "sacrifice." He would now hand over his brother on a silver platter and in return he would get exalted.

What was taking her so long? It was evident she was avoiding him but he had to close this deal with... real fast.His hatred had blinded him so much that he wanted to make his own brother beg for mercy.He could even imagine Lord Warren at his feet after he was made a demi- god by...Zoelah would not realize what she had gotten herself into.What she had chased after would soon be crawling for mercy.

Clouds were gathering in as a fierce wind blew by.It would rain and he had to get shelter.He hated it but his dealings had to wait.Mounting on his horse he headed to his palace.He could smell a war as the first drops of rain hit his forehead.A war was coming and he would ensure he emerged glorious this time.

Zoelah might have stood him up but he would get back at her later.Right now he had to get back to his irrate sister,Megaira.She would definitely be angry with him but that was the least of his worries.

Raindrops started falling faster,they became light showers but more clouds were closing in.His horseshoes bit into his horse painfully causing it to speed up.it was as if the skies were crying for the foreseen war.

He could make out the outline of his palace so he rode on.Hans was all drenched as he heaved to catch his breath.His stallion was tired but he cared not.In what seemed like an eternity he had his soldiers open up for him as one of them led the horse to the stables. If he was a normal emperor they would have accompanied him anywhere and everywhere but Hans claimed that he was protected from all harm but by who?He therefore always walked alone despite commanding a great empire.

Word had been sent so his house keeper opened the massive doors promptly. He was let in as she gave orders for whatever her master would need to keep warm.All this while Hans was staring at the figure fondling and playing with Megaira.His eyes went all cold as he clenched his fist as if ready for an attack.

"Brother you have arrived!Now you will tell me why you stood me up?"Megaira said behind the "man."

Struggling to get his voice under control,"Megaira off to your chambers as for the rest you can leave."

Megaira reluctantly left her acquaintance's embrace frowning all the way.Why did he have to order her around every time.The maidservants almost stumbled over one another as they did their master's bidding.

The room was finally empty apart from the two men who seemed to have a staring contest.

"What a wonderful surprise Hans!"The man said rubbing his hands in glee.

"Neptune or should I say Poseidon!"Hans literally spit the words out

"Aint you glad to see me?Anyway I want you to be on my side and not Demeter's when the time comes."Poseidon said as if he had already made the decision for Hans.

"What if i don't?You and I ain't exactly best friends.Hans shot back.

"Then prepare for a war.You just lost your sister.Don't give me that look.Such a naive girl don't you think?.Well how about I cast vivid images of bedding her when I get to my domain?

"Don't you dare touch her!"An enraged Hans said as he headed for Poseidon's neck.

"What a pity.Not even my little sister Demeter will protect you from me."

With that he vanished leaving Hans wondering of whether to double cross Demeter and her proposals.

Wars and betrayal go hand in hand

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Mogan,

My wounds were completely healed except one that always lingered around since my doomed existence.I was holding the gold comb with its sharpened teeth.Why had I been given this?Its features seemed delicate but in the wrong hands this was a deadly weapon.Your hands are also wrong.Have you forgotten you are a killer? My mind continued with its torments.

I was still thinking of Poseidon's offer.I wanted my freedom but what was the use when there was nothing to turn back to?My whole world kept on growing gloomy and darker by the day.The gold comb was even so bright to be in darkness hands.Why would my so called master show up now after one hundred and thirteen years?Somehow, I knew he only showed up to give me this comb but what was its significance?The question that was always on my mind was why me?

I was still stuck on this Island.I knew it was an island for I could smell sea salt in the very air.I wanted out of this place but for once I doubted if i could teleport again.Well,I set on exploring every single part of the comb until my eyes noted a lapis blue gem on its handle.My mind screamed one word--Bleeh

It was happening so fast.The swirls of blue and silver colours laced with gold,an empress being tended to with the same comb I was holding,a maiden holding the same comb and lastly a man and a woman fighting for it.As the images changed the air would also change as if it was charged with
apprehension,tension,suspense and fear.

As my trance ended I realized that all those feelings could only blend in together if there was a...WAR!

Foresight and insight are helpful in a battlefield

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Am so treating myself now.....anywho still feeling like appreciating each one of you
Love J...