Scars of the Past part13Auri had her eyes open as she went wirh Hades, but swore her eyesight was black. Everything that was precious, her companions, her lessons, the people she met... the people that mattered to her. They were now dead. Infected. Minds and bodies destroyed. She sobbed silently as she caught up with the others. Only Zera noticed her concern and painful expression, and would return the sympathy if they had the time.Anukis would have embraced her again, were it not for Thadel's authority over the whole situation. He thought he was going to throw up. Not because of the Flood. But Auri's pain. And the disgust he had that had grown for Thadel.Thadel
Scars of the past part12Thadel stood by his sister and Enkir as they waited for their arrival.Anukis soon followed, clad fully in his jet black armor, the deep red lights glowing almost romantically as he passed through the more shadowy parts of the corridors. Arriving at the command deck, Anukis stood and patiently awaited orders or information. He felt revitalized and was prepared for anything.Thadel turned to Hades and approached him. "Hades," he said, his mandibles clenching, "You must now come to High Charity. It is your turn."Auri stared blankly absorbing what Thadel had just so bluntly said. She was aware of the recent execution... she was aware of why
Scars of the Past Part10Hades found himself very bored suddenly and gazed longingly in the distance for entertainment. His silent wish was heard by some unknown entity as a rather large group of Hunters stomped into sight a fair few feet away. He considered warning the others.... But then.... Where was the fun in that?Rustling was heard in the grass nearby. There was no one else present but Hades and the forthcoming barrage of hunters approaching... or was there?Hades did not feel entirely alone at that moment in time. Well, aside from the Hunters that was. Then several things happened a once - One, the bright burst of a fuel rod's green plasma screamed towards
Scars of the Past Part9The phantom now landed back on The Fire of Defiance. Aem'ee walked with Hades, leading him to get off the phantom to return to what was now rather their quarters.Rha followed, Enkir beside her. She headed on over to check new intel and the holomap, when she widened her eyes as she read newly received data. It was a message from the fleet master.As Hades followed, he glanced over to Rha and raised a brow.Hades: What is it?Curious, he squinted in attempt to get a better look.Rha raised a hand and signaled them to come over, glancing at Aem'ee.Rha: A message for you...... from Alei.Aem'ee turned around. She was surprised, since the
Scars of the Past Part8Hades, soon fully suited himself, raced out of her room. He slowed down rounding the corner and tried to make it look as if he'd come from a different direction than her. He grouped with them all, face blank.Aem'ee looked around, spotting Hades in a place farther than her and that he had not followed behind her in tow. She felt surprised.Uros looked at the group, and acknowledged Thadel's arrival on the ship.Thadel paced around the group, observing the others; and eyed Hades.Thadel: Who are you?Rha looked to her brother.Rha: He has decided to... accompany us.Hades bowed his head politely to the stranger. So Rha had a brother? Ho