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ELEMENTAL
Dragonfyre&
Brimstone
By Stephen John Walton
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For my sister Christina,
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Prologue
The Brimstone, a being created long ago to protect the
world of Bacrana from the invasion of Vulrintutakons
demonic armada who had come to subjugate or destroy all
life in their path. With every element of the known universe
as his ally, Brimstone fought against the force furiously
until the demon god had been destroyed. But with such
power and no one to fight, Brimstone became restless.He turned on his masters, craving power and control
over all. The Titan of home world laid waste to all about
him with ease. Only one force was able to quell this great
power in the universe. Once again the legendary
Dragonfyre made a stand against the impossible.
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Chapter one
North America, 878 B.C.
Great billowing clouds rolled overhead which seemed
perfectly fitting to the Dark Lord given the current
situation. The long black hood of his cloak fell down
behind his pale head as intense gusts blew freely through
his long graying hair. He looked ahead with glaring eyes atthe almost impossible task before him. The lines of many
stressful centuries ran down from his mouth coming to rest
almost faithfully at his sharp silver go-tee. With ancient
orbs he looked up before the looming mountain just before
him where his son was now kept prisoner by a being even
more powerful and terrifying than he.
Xavian Vortex took in a deep breath almost gagging
as a rush of wind flew into his face filling his throat with
foul alien air. As he released the stink from his genetically
superior lungs, a certain worry passed through him that the
father of the Elemental race had not felt in many long
centuries. As he remembered it correctly, it was this very
being that had caused him such worry. For the foe he was
about to once again face had been built to defeat and
capture the Dark Lord in the Bacraniese civil war so longago.
With unsure steps made only in pure faith of his
innate strengths, Vortex began his trek into the only
entrance into the mountain fortress. His only hope at this
point was that his very new and most definitely tentative
alliance would hold long enough to defeat this adversary,
for the Brimstone was the most powerful Elemental ever
fashioned. His power stretched to all points five of thesacred star and every place in-between. As it stood, only
two Elementals had ever faced the great beast of petrified
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Elemental heart and survived. Albeit the two other most
powerful of their race, both were in many ways inferior to
the absolute strength of this Titan.
Yanpre Vear looked over the sight of his surroundings for
the first time as the fog of delirium passed from his mind.
His dark eyes flickered to life as his irises began to jump
about with small electric arcs. The dwarfs face was young
and smooth, his jet black hair hung straggly about his small
shoulders, with a seldom few strands sticking to the slight
dark stubble growing about his jawline.Yanpre had been taken just hours ago by a small
army of Darkstones, the rocky undead, the unbreakably
loyal henchmen of the Brimstone. He did not remember
how he had gotten chained to the wall behind him, and felt
the strange metals weight upon his skin. The stuff seemed
to leach the very strength from his dark elemental heart,
leaving him unable to summon any of his innate powers to
save himself. Understanding this, the dark prince of theVulrana turned to the second of his powerful strengths, his
intellect.
Yanpre scanned the area with precise vision. The
chamber he was now in was wide and smooth with a kind
of red finish about the rocky walls that gave off a strange
rose-colored glow. It was as tall as it was wide, the space
needed to hold the gigantic Darkstone creatures towering at
almost forty feet and constantly watching the place for any
sign of intrusion. Massive holes within boulder like heads
were aglow with an orange hue mocking true elemental
eyes. In morbid fashion the Darkstones continued to scan
over the smooth cavern sometimes laying their vision upon
the dark prince himself with an eerie and sinister glare.
Looking down at the area before him, Yanpre could
not help but scowl at the sight of the being that hadcaptured both him and the first earthly son of the
Dragonfyre, Tor Rah. Yanpre had been engaged in a battle
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with Tor when the Darkstones burst up from the very
ground in a surprise attack, apparently taking them both as
hostages of war. For what purpose Yanpre would soon tryto goat into discovery.
The Dwarf turned his head to the Elemental chained
upon the wall beside him. Tors long red hair hung down
off of his limp head showing that he had still not awaked
from whatever magick had been used to subdue them both.
Yanpre couldnt help a slight smirk at the thought that he
had been powerful enough to awaken before the son of
Rah. Another thing to keep in mind when fighting theseweaker half-bred Bacrana, though he was a half-breed
himself, he was Vulrana and undoubtedly superior.
Turning his attention back to their captor, he again
found a scowl return upon his young impish face.
Brimstone stood at the center of a raised platform
surrounded by standing urns emitting vaporous purple
flames. The Ancient wore a sleeveless dark-purple robe
atop his rock-like frame, with dark purple armor about hisforearms, chest and legs that glowed with a lighter purple
hue. The Titan looked about stoically before hearing
Yanpre scoff aloud. Yanpre noticed Brimstone slightly turn
his deep reddish stony head. Yanpre stared hard at the beast
as if he could simply throw bolts from his irises even in his
weakened state. Brimstone must have felt this emotion, and
with slow deliberate care turned to face the young imp.
Do you like my Quaniron young prince?
Brimstones slow deep syllables cast out into the chamber
with echo resonating around them all. It is the same alloy I
created to capture your father many years ago. It is the only
substance known that can interrupt the energy of an
Elementals heart.
Brimstone came round to face Yanpre fully, letting
the powerful appearance of his hardened form speak foritself. Had he been of soft flesh his form would have been
muscled, stocky, and massive. But instead of a soft living
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shell, Brimstones skin was armored as though it were
crimson red rock. His entire body was jagged and bulky
from feet that would need no boots to cover them, to histhick coarse fingers and up to his flat faced block like head.
He looked over Yanpre with almost human like eyes, his
only soft feature, dark brown with a gold halo around each
iris.
I think you will find that I, like my father, do not
fear anything you may bring to bear against us. Yanpre
spat curling his upper lip showing hateful white teeth.
I will! Brimstone let out with what could beconsidered a hardy laugh from the near emotionless
creature. Perhaps you do not know your father as I do
young half-breed. Many times have I seen fear escape your
fathers eyes in my presence. Brimstone informed the
short lord leaning down toward his face giving the honest
comment a touch more discomfort.
Perhaps you mistake fear for astonishment
Alexander? A hollow voice came from the open chamberbehind the beast. It was not I that fashioned your perverse
heart.
Brimstone stood straight, his eyes never leaving the
locked stare with his captive before turning fully back
round. There he spotted one of his objectives within this
personal matter. Stepping out across the raised stone
platform, passing the urns and letting his power reach out
to the purple flames whipping them to burn higher,
Brimstone gave out what could be called a slight smile at
Xavian Vortex. His prey had finally come to the slaughter.
I feel that they are one and the same my old prey.
Many terms are used to hide the true nature of fear,
astonishment being one I do favor however. As for my
heart, you have only yourself to blame. Had you not been
the most powerful being to threaten the empire, the empirewould not have been so blind as to create something even
more powerful than you. Brimstone looked down the
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several feet below him at the robbed Elemental looking up.
He could not hide it; he was both intimidated and afraid.
Brimstone had been only one of two beings ever take thefather of the Elemental race down in defeat, but he had
done it first. Brimstone held no fear for he was designed
unable to feel such a thing. His Elemental heart was unlike
any others, made of stone, unbreakable, and as unyielding
as the most hardened warrior.
I thought we had an arrangement Brimstone? You
stay to your part of this world, and we to ours. Xavian
asked stalling for time; his ally seemed to be running late.I figured that if I were stuck on this Stone Aged
backwater rock, I may as well rule it. Besides who can
really stop me? Brimstone lauded his own unbeatable
strength.
Let us find out then, shall we? Xavian posed
attempting to sound completely confidant. In truth, this had
been only one of two beings to ever cause him worry. The
father of the Elemental race feared little, yet one of thosefears now held his only son. It was for this reason alone
that Xavian had dared enter the den of this near Godlike
beast.
Brimstone peered over the dark layered man below
him nodding slightly at the scenario he had created. Then
without another moments notice leapt from his great
platform as Vortex took to the air. Brimstones rocky red
feet slammed onto the solid floor with a booming force that
would have off-balanced Vortex had he not moved.
Brimstone clenched his fists, flexing his coarse muscles as
he rose slowly back upright. As his eyes looked about he
spied his old foe above him, sputtering around in a non-
corporeal form like a black mist attempting to dodge the
several bouldered fists as the Darkstones swatting from all
directions.Brimstones eyes shifted from brown to blue as he
took flight after his prey. He did not bother with a war-cry
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for there was no point in announcing his approach, Vortex
would know of it soon enough. He flew about Xavians
dodging form for several seconds before using his innatestrength, grasping the Dark Lord by the back of his neck
and forcing him back into a corporeal form. Once held
within his rocky grasp, Brimstone threw the Vulrana
spiraling brutally to the floor.
Like a feline the Dark Lord landed with limbs
outstretched, his white palms held aloft by thin fingers.
Xavian craned his neck in a supernatural fashion back up at
Brimstone. The rock man aimed the his feet at theElemental of Void as he fell. Xavian wasted no time in
thrusting his body forward into a floating launch, turning
about before casting a flurry of red electric tendrils from
outstretched hands.
Brimstones heavy feet slammed upon the solid
cavern floor as his glowing eyes shifted from blue to
yellowish green earth, causing cracks in the ground that
jutted and swerved their way to Xavian. The sudden changein footing causing the Vulrana to become quickly
unbalanced, the Dark Lord abandoned his current attack as
his tendrils deflected harmlessly across Brimstones red
armored body.
Xavian quickly glanced about coming to realize that
several Darkstones were closing in upon his location; their
great rocky bodies weighing upon the very air as they
moved. The Titans clumsy bouldered feet cast dust and
small bits of rock to cascade from the cavern walls as they
ran. The Dark Lord had no option but to retreat out of the
cave, but before he would leave
Xavian reached up with all haste summoning the
power of the void from deep within his elemental heart. His
mind reached up into the smooth rock ceiling just a few
feet, then opened up a series of singularities that swallowedrandom hunks of solid rock sending them onto oblivion. An
instant later he shifted his innate strength closing the
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fissures of time and space, and tugged with all his mental
strength upon the honeycomb of rock he had created.
Slowly, at least slowly with in the panic driven pace ofthings within his mind, parts of the ceiling began to give
way until great cracks of once solid rock came crashing
down upon the incoming aggressors.
Xavian wanted to have worry for his only son but
found no time to dwell upon it. His basic survival instinct
took hold shifting his body into incorporeal form avoiding
a falling stone slab and retreating out of the entrance of the
large cavern. The black misty cloud coalesced back tocorporeal form as Xavian landed on both feet just outside
the cavern. Sunlight poured over him from the midday star
causing the Vulrana to cover his eyes with one hand and
quickly bringing about his hood for protection.
He could hear the deep booming cracks of solid
rock splitting into pieces behind him. He could hear the
mutated screams of Darkstones being temporarily buried
within the cave. As eyes adjusted and his vision slowlyreturned he could feel the thrust of Brimstones fist
slamming home upon the side of his face.
The Dark Lord flew into the air over twenty feet
from the violent strike, tumbling through a series of bushes
that lined the entrance to Brimstones lair. As he tumbled
and tossed Xavian tried to change again into incorporeal
form to gain his footing, but the attempt was only met by a
grasp of red rocky hands.
Brimstone lifted the father of the elemental race
with ease, punching him several times in the gut until it was
certain that all air had escaped his ancient lungs. Xavian
coughed as speckles of slightly glowing red blood flew
from his thin lips. The ancient could take no more at the
moment lest he pass out, and from the look upon
Brimstones glowing yellow eyes the titan knew this as well.
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Xavian Vortex, do you desire true immortality?
Brimstone asked as he held the black robbed man aloft with
one arm.To be an immortal slave like your Darkstones?
Xavian replied between panted breaths. My brothers may
have feared you enough to take this false promise, but I will
not!
With those words, Xavian grabbed Brimstones
coarse rocky head and shoved his thumbs into his eyes. A
burst of white energy flared from Xavians thumbs causing
Brimstone great pain, enough for the emotionlessjuggernaut to cry dropping the Dark Lord before reaching
to protect his eyes. Xavian wasted not a moment.
Summoning all he had, Xavian cast out again with
his red tendrils wrapping around Brimstone in a frenzied
dance of light. Xavian screamed as his eyes blazed a wild
sapphire blue, the lines of his face bunched in exasperated
fury. The tendrils surrounded Brimstone faster and faster
into a red electric cocoon, soon cycling so fast that it allbecame a lit blur. Faster and faster the energy churned until
only a faint outline of Brimstone could be seen, and within
moments the power faded.
Xavian collapsed to his knees yet keeping his eyes
upon what he had done, managing a hint of a smile. His
eyes looked over his work with some unbelievable pride.
Before him was a large ruby colored encasement that
resembled a natural grown crystal. Within its center was
Brimstone, frozen and apparently in a forced hibernation of
sorts.
Well my friend, Xavian spoke to the frozen figure
as he rose to his feet standing tall. Seems I did not need
anyone to assist me after all.
Xavian stood there for several seconds, before he
spied something odd, something he did not think he wouldapprove of. He watched as the sunlight streaming down
over the ruby encasement began to bend, warping the field
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of vision around the shifting beams. It took the figure
trapped within the crystal just moments to shift his eyes
into a bright red before casting off the living tomb in agreat explosion of power the leveled everything around it in
a hail of ruby shards.
Brimstone reached up with his right hand pulling in
the energy of the sun about it. Wild blazing red eyes looked
about for Xavian finally settling upon the figure trying to
recover from the explosion. He looked over his enemy with
what could be called hate filled eyes above snarling rocky
lips. After gathering enough solar energy, the Brimstoneshot forward his mighty left arm casting a brilliant blaze of
fire energy that not only consumed the Dark Lord but
carried him in a violent loft that tossed him far off of the
cliff face and down across the lush valley below.
It took Vortex several moments to realize he was
airborne, several more to regain his bearings within the
tornado of great flames. Just as he had regained his senses,
Xavian slammed hard into the valley floor below. Grass,trees, dirt and rock flew in all directions as the Dark Lord
tumbled helplessly across the earth in several ferocious
flips. The Vulrana was so weakened, beaten, and in pain
that he could not even try to rise to his feet. His once
beautiful dark robes were tattered and ripped, his pristine
pearl colored skin bruised, burned, and bleeding. Xavian
could not even tell that another blast of fire energy was
upon him further shedding his clothes and widening his
wounds. All he could do was let out cries of pain and
writhe in the moment of certain death.
Brimstone leapt through the air from the cliff above
continuing his relentless assault. If Xavian would not
submit, then the father of his race would die a slow and
pain filled death. As Brimstone came crashing down upon
mighty rough legs he ceased the energy coming from hisarms. He stalked slowly to look upon his prey. He surveyed
with some delight as Xavian shook with bated breaths,
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unable to move his broken form with any real definite
movement.
Xavian lay in a smoking crater of burned earth andblasted glass, his senses absent for the most part. He
wanted to shift into his other form but found that his
elemental heart was too weak to support this as it channeled
all of his energy into healing his torn body. Still, Xavian
instincts would not let him roll over into death. The
bleeding man turning to his stomach trying to claw his was
out of the steep side of the newly formed crater. He mostly
found that his limbs were too weak to pull him up, but stillhe tried with a survivalists abandon.
My dear Xavian, I admire your thirst to live.
However, todays thirst shall not be quenched. You will fall
as did your Demon God, and when you go to hell you may
tell him it was I that sent his loyal servant to the grave.
Brimstone informed raising his right hand with an open
palm at the back of the Dark Lord. Tell him, Alexander
the Brimstone sends his regards.A bright light as if from the heavens itself showed
in the distance behind the large rocky man. Closer and
closer it came, speeding through the air at the two with
uncanny speed. Brimstone did not see this, but felt
impending danger and turned lowering his hand in mild
confusion.
As Brimstones eyes fell upon the terrible yellow
ball of fire coming closer, they widened slightly in
curiosity. Turning round as fast as he could Brimstone tried
to meet this new foe on even keel but to no avail. The ball
of bright yellow fire slammed home into the juggernaut
sending him far over the crater, yet not off balancing him.
Brimstone landed square upon his feet some thirty feet
away, his eyes never left his attacker. There he watched as
the fire receded only to show another old ally and enemy,the Dragonfyre Liam Rah.
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Liams crimson lit eyes stayed steady upon
Brimstone, watching him with carful judgment. Liam knew
well the strength of Brimstone; he had battled him manytimes never truly ever able to claim a victory. He knew this
opponent well enough to know not to take any single action
for granted. So as Brimstone approached by flanking the
crater to his left, Liams strong willed orbs watched
intently.
Liam Rah! Brimstone stated the obvious in a
great booming voice across the open air.
Alexander. Liam replied in kind as if a fatherwould to scold a child.
I see you got my message. Brimstone confirmed
coming to stop at a point between Liam and the now rising
Xavian Vortex, who was crawling out of the shallow side
of the crater beside them.
Where is my son Alexander? Liam asked sternly,
yet allowing his eyes to temporarily cool to their mortal
hazel. The ancient Elemental of fire did not let his eyesleave his enemy even as he felt Vortex approach from his
right.
About to join my ranks. Brimstone replied with a
tone of arrogance placing his hands behind his back.
Brimstone felt very comfortable that he could defeat both
of these men with ease as he had done many times before.
Im sure not willingly old friend. Liam said half
turning his back to the left in order to keep both Brimstone
and Xavian in view.
It matters not Liam Rah, Brimstones deep voice
let out matter of factly. Soon all shall be under the yoke
my power.
We had an agreement Alexander, each of us took a
third of the world as our new home. The war is over; we
live in peace, which was our arrangement.Look at the three of us! Brimstone began waving
his hands out at them all. The fathers of the Bacranian
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Wars! Only one of us is missing to complete this quartet,
though I am sure Leriz Nijimo is someplace near and
watching us from safe distance.Agreed, the coward. Xavian added in a low tone
finally having the strength to rise to his feet just steps from
Liams right.
The war is never over Salamander, you should
know this well. I believe before it begins again I shall be
prepared, and if I am to be trapped upon this backwater
world for the next three thousand years, then it shall be I
who rules it! Brimstone announced with pure confidenceand guile.
The war is over, and as long as I live you will not
enslave what is left of our people, Bacrana or Vulrana.
Liam shot back readying his mind for the inevitable
encounter to come.
Then your life old friend has become forfeit.
Brimstone let not a second pass from his last word before
his eyes shifted color again, this time into a bright blue.Quickly and in a single motion the juggernaut called upon
the element of air casting a brutal gale upon his adversaries
that lifted them from the ground and cast them far into the
dense green forest behind them.
Both Liam and Xavian tumbled uncontrollably
through bushes at times half slamming into the thick bark
of ancient trees before finally catching respite far from the
source of the gale. Torrential rain began to pour all about
them accompanied by the sounds of heavy thunder as
flashes from bolts shot across the now blackening sky
above.
Xavian lifted his head from the wet earth glancing
over at his temporary partner, who was shaking off the
effects of the last tree he had crashed upon. Couldnt have
gotten here a bit sooner hero? Xavian spat out from behindbleeding lips.
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Be pleased that I agreed to this at all Xavian.
Liam replied after craning his neck to the side cracking the
top of his spine. How are we to proceed?His chest cannot be run through. We must weaken
him enough so that I can trap him, and then keep him as far
from any available element so he cannot rejuvenate his
strength. Xavian informed as the two got back to their
feet.
Oh that sounds easy. Liam sarcastically let out.
Just use the mask. Xavian implored, knowing full
well what powers the relic would bestow upon hisadversary turned temporary collaborator.
I will never use the relic of Kon again. We do this
the old fashioned way. Liam replied leveling his eyes at
his old nemesis.
Xavian shook his head at Liam. Getting our asses
handed to us does not have the nostalgic appeal of being
old-fashioned. With that the Dark Lord took to
flight up through the dense foliage. The father of theElemental race would assist as much as he could, knowing
well that if he were to fall dead then there would be no way
to encase Brimstone at all within his power. It would have
to be the Dragonfyre that did the grunt work here,
something that Xavian did not mind at all for several
reasons.
Liam Rah started his march back to Brimstone,
jogging through the forest and having to dodge several
times over bolts of lightning sent ricocheting all throughout
the trees to end his progress. The Salamander waited until
he was just within view of the large red behemoth before
shifting his form into that of a living body of orange and
red flames. A final bolt of lightning came directly at him
yet he did not swerve, letting the bolt tear harmlessly
through his elemental form slowing him not a fraction. AsLiam came out of the tree line he lunged directly at
Brimstone with uncanny speed, grabbing the red terror in
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an attempt to knock him from his feet. This did not have his
desired effect.
Brimstones eyes shifted quickly to a deep green ashis feet flattened out seeming to meld with the ground
beneath him and forming the area into solid stone. He then
attempted to head-butt Liams flaming face, but the Fire
Elemental flew back out of range in a fluidic swerve of
arcing immolation.
Liam shifted back into solid form. He came in at
Brimstone with flaming fists striking him several times
about his head and torso. Brimstone laughed joyfully at thefeeble attempt.
The juggernaut came round with his right hand
clasping the top of Liams head and lifting him from the
ground. A red left fist came about to strike Liams face, but
the Salamander shifted again into flames escaping
Brimstones punch and falling again to his feet.
Liam again began his assault with all haste,
punching Brimstone several times about his large coarsehead. The hits appeared to do little damage, only enraging
the titan with each passing blow. Liam threw everything he
had into those hits hoping the next one would do something
more than be met by mere annoyance.
Brimstone shifted his eyes to into a dark orange as
his feet reformed into their natural state. With little effort,
Brimstone changed his body into a large cone of fire that
extended out engulfing Liam and reaching up high into the
air. Faster and faster the cone spun until it became a
tornado of fire, lifting Liam from his feet and tossing him
helplessly round and round within the blazing torrent.
Liam could not find his bearings within the
firestorm, nor could he take control of his own power,
finding that for the first time in ages he was being seared
with heat. Trapped and now gritting his teeth in pain whilebeing stirred within the ever growing spinning inferno,
Brimstones voice could be heard from all directions.
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From out of the spinning fire wall the giant face of
Brimstone formed from the living flames, his eyes engulfed
in a power filled deep orange hue. I am the master of allthe elements! Break in fear and pain as I use your very
strength to destroy you! You may have banished a God
Dragonfyre, but my worth shall prove more powerful than
even the Demon Kon itself! Brimstones voice thundered
out in all directions around him deafening Liams ears.
It was then a powerful blast of lighting came
crashing through the blazed face of Brimstone causing the
mammoth to lose his concentration, but only fromconfusion. Another blast wracked his flaming appearance
before he left his attention from Liam to look for his latest
combatant.
The fire cone shifted directions leaving Liam to
crash in hellholes upon the ground behind it. As
Brimstones inferno form turned to glace about, he spied
Yanpre Vear suspended in the air some fifty feet away
sacking a constant barrage of lightning energy at him.Yanpre Vear! Brimstone cried an agitated roar,
shifting his form from a cone of excitement into a giant
body of flames and coming round to the small upstart.
Yanpre kept up the strongest attack he could
muster. But the bolts seemed to do little to Brimstones
titanic form hardly slowing him as he brought his arm
round through the rain soaked air and swatting the dwarf
from the sky with great ease.
Liam caught sight of young Yanpre crashing to the
ground. He knew well the young Elemental would not
stand a single skirmish with the mammoth. So he mustered
all his strength unbto himself, centered his mind and shot
up directly at the giants head with a trail of fire sprawling
behind him.
As Brimstone prepared to shoot a massive flame atthe young Vulrana barely stirring upon the rain soaked
ground, Liam Rah blasted through his jaw coming out
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violently about the left side of his forehead. Liam turned
shooting out a stream of pinpoint crimson flames back at
the opening he had made, but it did little to no damage tothe titan.
Come on Alex! Come get me you ugly bastard!
Liam cried out as Vortex finally made his way to his side in
midair.
Brimstone just roared as his giant eyes once again
changed, this time into a deep blue. With that his body
seemed to shake off the flames as if shedding old skin, and
as it did was replaced with a towering body of water buildin massive drops from the surrounding rain. As he
reformed, both Liam and Xavian fired all they had at him
while retreating away from the fallen youngster.
Both the streams of fire and the red bolts of
Xavians lighting did little to slow the Titan. Brimstones
massive watery legs tromped in wide strides across the
ground causing small quakes as he stepped. Trees toppled
as in his wake leaving a scar of destruction amidst theraging deluge. The very air itself felt charged with
elemental energy that Brimstone himself had set into place.
As the titan perused his prey in wide swooshing steps the
air around him seemed to become energized even further
still.
Liam motioned for Xavian to keep up his assault
before diving straight down to the forest floor below.
Brimstone seemed not to notice his him as the water
mammoth kept up charging at Xavian who remained
overhead. Liam watched with blazing red eyes as
Brimstones form came closer to where he stood.
Come on Alex you titanic shit. Liam spat as he
gathered his strength around him.
Closing his eyes to thin red slits, Liams body
created a mist of ethereal red about his body. Flames shotout of his back in thin rods that soon flattened into wings of
excited fire. As Brimstone took a wide stride above him
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Liam Rah shot up with all the strength and speed he could
muster.
His wings outstretched, his fists flung forward inballs of fire, and with a terrible growl he entered
Brimstones form between his legs rising up with a cascade
of hellholes blasting out in chaotic directions. As Liam
exited the great watery head Brimstone cried out in pain.
The Titans form lost cohesion and fell to the earth in
swoons of water that hit the ground below like a great
wave.
Seconds later as the water washed in severaldirections Brimstone emerged once again in his red rocky
form. The beast had little time to find his bearings or shift
his power before Liam again came at him. Swooping down
from the sky Liam struck hard into his coarse head leaving
a blaze of red energy in its wake. Liam stumbled but
quickly regained his footing and turned to strike Brimstone
again.
Brimstone tried to steel himself but found no respiteamong the constant barrage of punches and kicks, blasts of
fire, and several random objects that Liam hit him with
from all about in a desperate attempt to weaken the
Elemental master. Over and over Brimstone attempted to
strike back, constantly being defeated with every attempt.
The Mammoth tried to shift his power but was unable
without a moments peace, his eyes slightly shifting into
another elemental color for just a moments time but never
taking hold.
Move! Xavians voice cried out at his ally, and
within seconds Liam did as he was bade.
Xavian Vortex shot fourth his red lighting with
every last bit of fight he had in him. Faster and faster the
red tendrils wrapped around the Brimstone until they
seemed to be a blur of red energy that soon became acocoon that took hold even as Brimstones voice could be
heard in booming echoes promising vengeance.
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Soon after, Xavian fell limply to the ground, his
energy nearly spend and reflected this in his almost grey
like orbs that managed to still look upon his work. As therain began to subside enough for the Vulrana to see, he
spied again the giant ruby red encasement about his old
nemesis.
Liam rose to unsteady feet slowly making his way
to the giant red crystal. He could not take his eyes from the
thing as he too once was incased in this very power. The
thought of it made him look over at Xavian still lying upon
the muddy earth in such a weakened state. If he was evergoing to kill his ancient adversary, now would be the time.
So slowly he stalked over to the exposed and drained father
of the Elemental race.
Liams muddy boots stopped just short of Xavian.
The Vulrana looked up at the Salamander with questioning
eyes as the two stayed locked for several moments. Again
surprised by the Fire Elemental, he watched as Liams hand
lowered with an offer to help him up. Xavian thought aboutthe gesture for a moment, before clasping it with his own
pearly white hand. In a single motion, Liam brought
Xavian up to his feet.
I thought you would have taken the opportunity to
finish us once and for all. Xavian almost spat.
The thought had weighed upon me. Liam
responded without missing a beat.
The two did not let the honest words take time to sit
in the air as they turned and walked up to Brimstones cage
side by side. They could vaguely spot the nearly enraged
Brimstone frozen solid in place, his eyes motionless yet
seeming to stare at them nonetheless.
What now? Liam asked unable to take his eyes
from the sight of it.
As Vortex thought on the matter, the rain suddenlystopped all together. Within moments the dark clouds
above gave way with cracks of sunshine beaming down
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from the once complete ceiling. The sunlight grew and
grew around them until finally it came to where they stood.
As the light touched the crystal it seemed to bend throughit, coming to rest upon the coarse skin of the titan. A slight
crack formed upon the ruby surface, and as it did this
Xavian hurryingly removed his cloak as fast as he could
and covered as much of the encasement as the fabric would
allow.
What? Liam asked watching the frantic
movement.
He is separated from many of the elements in thechrysalis, but sunlight can still give him power. We must
place him carefully Liam Rah, far from anyone or any
place that might release him, lest we endure his wraith.
Xavian replied within several huffs obviously still wounded
and weak.
What about us? Liam asked arching his right
eyebrow and glancing over at the pale man.
We stay to our agreement. The Vulrana will keepto our territory, and the Bacrana to yours. Xavian replied.
Then lets get our boys and go home. Liam
suggested turning to Brimstones lair far behind them. As he
did, he observed as several Darkstones enclosed upon them
seemingly lost without their masters will to guide them.
Liam thought for a moment that they were going to attack,
but the giant rocky creatures just mulled about aimlessly
without purpose.
What about them? Liam asked after the shock of
their presence had passed.
I will take them. They were once Vulrana, they
should be with their people. Xavian let out with an honest
sigh. He did in his dark heart feel sympathy for these
creatures. After all they were his former soldiers, and some
valued friends.Agreed. Liam conceded as he turned and offered
Xavian a hand. Xavian reluctantly took it, and was slightly
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shocked when Liam quickly jerked him closer squeezing
the appendage as he locked eyes with the Vulrana. Never
come after my kin, my clan, or my people, and ye shallnever have to see my eyes this close again. Liam promised
with great ire.
Of course. Was all the Dark Lord needed, or
wanted, to say.
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Chapter Two
2,800 Years Later
Rah Family Home
June, 1987
John Llue Rah strode happily to the welcome front door of
his Grandfathers home. The space had been converted
from an old barn that had been reconstructed into a singlestory living space with a huge attic. Liam enjoyed his time
alone and away from the daily noise and clutter of raising
children. He left that honor to his son Trevor and his
daughter in law Linda.
Johnny enjoyed his visits to his Grandfathers home;
he would come there many nights along with his twin
brother Stephen and listen to the elder recount tales of
faraway worlds and the creatures that lived upon them.
Such stories sparked his imagination and would put him to
sleep with images of these mystical places with living
dragons and other strange beings. He also enjoyed the
attention he got from the strong old man; he always had a
way of making the twins feel special. On this night both
Johnny and Stephen had been allowed to come see their
Grandpa shortly before bed time with explicit instructionsto come home in a half hours time.
The first to enter the old wooden place was John
Llue Rah. The nine year old was a bit smaller than other
boys his age, but hardy none the less. He wore his G.I JOE
pajamas with a background of light blues with various
characters set about the cloth. The boys hair was a short
light brown, atop an innocent peach colored face set with
amber hazel eyes. As he passed through the old door heheld it open for his twin brother Stephen.
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Stephen Janus Rah followed in a moment after
wearing similar pajamas as his brother, his with the
character He-Man with a background of blue. His hair waslighter than his brothers as was his skin tone and his eyes
were a dark shade of reddish hazel. Stephen passed by his
brother in a mad rush into the wide open space, going
straight for Liam who was tending the fire place at the
other end of the large living room.
Grandpa! Stephen yelled catching the Ancient
almost off guard and setting him off balance.
Slow down now boy. The Salamander warned.You cant burn but your new pajamas can, and that would
set your Mama right off. Liam scolded lightly holding the
boy in a warm embrace.
Setting the boy at arms length he noticed Johnny
coming up slowly behind his brother. The Twin nodded at
his energetic sibling, hearing his parents many times over
the years telling Stephen to slow himself. But the other Rah
son never took this advice and just kept being the energizedrascal that he naturally was.
Hello Johnny, come to get your story this evening I
see? Liam spoke through his white beard ending the
question with a smile.
We only have a half hour. Johnny replied, always
the informant.
Mom wont notice. Stephen said looking back at
his brother and rolling his eyes at the other boy.
Oh yes she would, and you know it. Liam looked
directly into Stephens eyes, still holding a smile about his
face. Lets get comfortable shall we? The Ancient moved
the twins over to a long red couch that looked very fluffy
and perfect for long winded tales.
The boys moved as they were directed by the elder,
rushing to the couch and sitting upon both endsrespectively. But before the old man could sit between
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them Stephen got up and went for the kitchen in a mad
dash.
What are you doing Stevie? Liam called out tothe boy as he heard him going into the refrigerator.
Something to drink. The energetic lad replied.
No soda! Liam barked. Gods know you dont
need it. The Ancient grumbled under his breath catching a
giggle and a sideways glance from Johnny.
As Stephen came back to the couch with a juice box
he sat on the opposite end from Johnny and started to open
the plastic straw with great enthusiasm. Liam knew betterthan to ask the boy if he needed help, for Stephen was a
very independent young man and insisted on doing
everything on his own.
What do you want to hear about tonight boys? The
old Bacrana Empire, the Dragons of Toath, the fields of
Tergal, whats your pleasure? Liam asked setting back in
the couch as the boys nestled closer.
Something different Grandpa, a new story.Johnny asked looking up at his Grandfather from under his
right arm.
Like what? Liam asked lovingly.
Something dark, Im tired of stories where the
good guys always win. Stephen insisted looking up from
Liams left side taking in his first sips from the small
yellow box.
Really, you want a scary story before bed? Liam
asked never surprised by the words that could come out of
his Grandsons mouth. Because I know a few very scary
stories.
Yeah something good! But something real and not
fake. Stephen said excitedly receiving rolling eyes from
his twin.
Well, what do you think Johnny? The old manasked looking to down to his right.
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Tell us about the mask. Johnny asked
remembering once long ago finding the leather sack that
held a nasty old brown mask. When he had asked about ithis Grandfather had insisted that it was a story for a later
time.
Yeah the mask we found last year in the attic!
Stephen said hopping with excitement.
I found it. Johnny corrected.
Whatever, I was there too. Stephen replied
shaking his head.
Liam took in a gust of air and then let it out in ahuff. He had wanted to recant this tale when the boys were
much older but now seemed as good a time as any. Soon he
would begin their training in the Elemental art of the sacred
flame and they would learn of these things anyway. He
knew their future would be tied to this history, and perhaps
one day it would become one of their destinies.
Well, alright then. Get settled in and Ill start.
Liam said bringing up a pair of blankets from behind thecouch and putting one over both of them. As the boys
adjusted the small pillows be each arm rest behind their
heads, Liam began the tale.
Thousands of years ago, well before our people
came to this world there was a great war in our home
galaxy. A Demon by the name of Vulrintutakon had come
into our realm and cast many of the Ancient Gods into the
abyss. He took the advanced worlds of the galaxy one by
one, creating a vast armada that would convert or kill all in
their path.
Soon the great Demon God had a host of worlds
under his yoke, consolidating their technologies and
summoning beasts of untold power from his home
dimension. Entire galactic civilizations fell beneath the
weight of his religion, becoming something more andsomething dark. And as each one took up the banner of
their new Lord, Vulrintutakon grew in power for he knew
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the truth of worship, and the reasons of why we pray and
believe in beings of greater power.
You see, we are creatures of intention and willpower; we are a part of a collective energy that binds and
threads the whole of creation. A persons view of the
world, its imagination, its collective unconscious creates as
much as it destroys. If a being is able to harness these
intentions, it gains power and control from it. Who is to say
that one mans God, is not a being from a higher realm
looking down at our third dimensional comings and goings
and simply playing as does a cat with a mouse?Vulrintutakon knew this truth, and set out upon our
universe with intentions to be a wolf.
Eventually the Gods of this realm began to take
notice of this massive dark force creeping its way across
the cosmos. They knew that eventually the Demon God
would come knocking at their doors, and that perhaps by
that time he would be too powerful for any of them to stop.
So in a great haste, or a hasteful as near immortals couldbe, they summoned together a council unlike any that had
ever been seen before.
Gods and Goddesses from all over the realm came
together and choose one of their own to be their champion.
When the decision was handed down, it was a Warrior God
by the name of Zyto chosen to do battle with
Vulrintutakon. He was given the knowledge of every tome,
spell, and artifact from a hundred different worlds, making
him the most powerful being ever to walk among the stars
within our reality. Soon Zyto left to meet with the Demon
God and deliver unto him his celestial fate. Vulrintutakon
did not wavier, and met him between the worlds in a fight
to the death.
It is said that for six days and seven nights the two
Gods did battle among the stars, ruining entire worlds inthe wake of their duel. Crashing into stars and casting
planets into rouge orbits around galactic central point.
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When the last blow finally came, it was the Demon God
who was left standing over the beaten warrior with blade in
hand.As he watched Zyto take his heaving last breaths,
the Demon knelt over his body and bellowed a mighty roar.
Then brought the blade down to Zytos head, and carved
his living face off his very skull. From that point forward,
Vulrintutakon wore the leathery thing into battle as a
warning to all other Gods of the realm. 'This is what shall
become of you should you not choose to flee and recognize
my power.' And for several generations afterward, thiswarning did its master well.
That mask I found was the face of a God? Johnny
asked wide eyed and half hiding under his blanket.
Cool! Stephen nearly shouted.
It is called the Zyton, after the God from whom it
was fashioned. And it holds untold power, but with it also
unforgivable evil. Liam mentioned after Stephens
apparent interest.Did you ever use it Grandpa? Johnny asked
looking worried at the prospect.
I had to once, maybe more than once. You see dear
boy, it is a part of the Demon God. And only something
connected to him can destroy his mortal form. Liam
recanted carefully trying not to delve too deep into his
connection with the ancient relic.
You killed a God Grandpa? Tell us THAT story!
Stephen asked shooting up in his seat after the shock of his
tale had passed.
Not tonight young ones. Now it is time for you to
go home and get in bed. Liam ordered standing up and
making his grandsons follow suit.
The boys resisted, Stephen more than Johnny, but
both did not want to leave. As they were herded to the frontdoor the boys gave their Grandfather a hug and started off
into the night back up to the main house. Liam watched the
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duo cross the grass and dirt yard only thirty feet or so to
their house, and tried to remember what it was like when he
was that young. But time it seemed had taken thosememories from him, only able to summon feelings for his
elders on Bacrana. With a loving nod and a smile, Liam
Rah closed the door and made ready for bed.
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Chapter Three
The house shook as if a great gale blew outside waking
Stephen Janus Rah from his deep slumber. The small dirty
blond haired boy shot up out of bed hearing violent screams
from the down stairs. He looked all about his shadowy
room, whose only light came from shinning moonlight
through a window by his bed. Stephen whipped his head
over looking for his twin brother, but found that his bedwas empty. Without dwelling on it and in sudden fear, the
boy quickly realized that his brother had most likely gone
over to his grandfathers as he sometimes did preferring to
sleep there than in his own room.
Stephen heard another loud crash from the first
floor. This time, accompanied by what sounded like the
suction of fire and wind twisting together. As he moved to
his bedroom door he could hear his father yelling loudly,
telling his mother to get the boys and their sisters and run.
Then in what could only be described as a wet sloshing
chop, he no longer heard his fathers voice.
Stephen opened his bedroom door just a crack to
see out into the hallway. As his left eye passed the meridian
of light and spied his mother crawling up the steps. The
sight of his mother appearing weak and severely hurt madehis small reddish hazel eyes open wide. He watched as
blood began to spread all about her midsection seeping
through her pale nightgown. His mother looked up at the
door noticing Stephen, at which point he could see her
mouth the words run without hardly an accompanied
sound.
The young boy stood paralyzed in place, watching
as a man in a black uniform stalked up the steps behind her.His face was very pale, with menacing eyes that looked as
if they had captured lighting within each iris. The figure
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looked down upon his mother with a troubling grin as he
removed a lone dagger from its sheath at his side. He stood
there for moments, taking in the victory of the event withsadistic joy. The bleeding woman whimpered as she
attempted with her last pulses of life to get to her children.
Stephen watched the form above his mother reach
down grasping a handful of her long dark hair and
wrenching her neck up. Cyclone Memnon brought up a
blade before his mothers windpipe. She managed to look
up at the crack in the door to her son, with one last
unspoken plea for the boy to run. The figure struck at thatmoment, slicing across her neck, leaving a spray of blood
ejecting across the open air and all over the floor. His
mother's eyes rolled back in her skull as she emitted her last
sounds upon this world, a horrible wet gurgle that was
music to her murders ears.
The young Rah boy backed away from the door
slowly with his mouth agape at the horror of what he had
just witnessed. His head moved back and forth as his smallhands shook, unsure of what he should do. He stopped,
hitting the edge of his bed, as he heard his Grandfathers
voice from outside. The sound of the old man caused the
murderer still in the hallway to hurry down the steps with
several loud rushing thuds. Stephen ran to the window
trying to see what was going on, but as he got to the clear
barrier all he could spy was several beings in tight fitting
black armor running or gliding into the nearby tree line in a
swarm of evil.
With wet eyes, the boy thought of trying to open the
window for escape, but looking down realized he would not
survive the fall. Reluctantly, he looked back to the bedroom
door. He did not want to have to see the gruesome display
held beyond the portal, but slowly he approached the once
safe entrance taking every step with careful worry.Opening the door with caution he looked upon the
sight of his dead mother lying in a pool of blood splatter
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that lingered all about with dots and streaks upon the
carpet. The white walls beside her stood in stark contrast to
the rich red fluid now gathering below. Stephen walked bitby bit stepping around the wet floor not wanting to get any
of it on his bare feet. When he had gotten around the
woman, he found that he could get no further, as another
man with a pale face stared at him from the bottom of the
stairs.
Stephen wanted to cry but the boy was in such
shock that no emotion could escape his fear stricken face.
He watched as the man smiled, unhurriedly approachinghim bearing a dagger in his left hand, his eyes flaring with
yellow hue. Stephen could do nothing but stand frozen in
place beside his dead mother, completely unnerved and
waiting to join her fate. The pale man approached up the
stairs closer and closer stalking his prey, a deadly precision
upon his mind and taking in the drama of the moment with
a sick enjoyment.
The Assassin brought up his blade readying it forthe killing blow and letting out low blood thirsty growl.
Stephen watched as the man pulled back for a thrusting
strike, but was stopped instantly by a blades edge
protruding from the center of his chest. The pale man
looked down wide eyed at the point jutting out from his
body; as blood began escape his mouth in a steady thick
stream. Within a moment his body jerked upright in a
spasm as yellow colored quantum energy ripped from his
heart and eyes bending backwards behind him. The
transference brought with it a sizzle in the air around the
enclosed area as did a rush of sudden wind as if they were
standing outdoors. When the mighty torrent of energy had
subsided, the mans head fell forward; his eyes devoid of
color and life, the smoking orbs looked down upon the
steps to where it would fall. The dead man slumpedforward crashing upon the staircase as his murderer
retrieved the blade to hold it at his own side.
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Stephen barely managed to bring his eyes up at his
savior after the dead man toppled to the floor atop his
mothers motionless legs. When he gazed wide eyed uponthe apparent hero, he was stunned to find that the man was
also bearing the same black uniform as did the men who
had been killing his family. He was tall and his face was
nowhere as pale as the other men, his hair was long and
brown and tied back into a ponytail. His face was chiseled
with a well set jaw and a strong brow that sat atop glowing
orange eyes staring back at the youngling with a strength
Stephen had never before seen.Are you hurt? The man asked quietly before
looking over his shoulder and down the stairs to his back.
Stephen could do nothing but shake his head, still
paralyzed from recent events. He did not know what to
think or what to do; he was truly lost for the first time in his
young life. The child remained motionless as the man
climbed closer.
Come. The man said grabbing the young boy andhastily running down the staircase. As they got to the lower
floor Stephen could not help but take notice of his Father
spread across the living room in several pieces. His fathers
once mighty and proud form dismembered, what was left of
his chest still smoking. He didnt take his eyes from the
sight of it for some reason unknown to him, and watched in
horror as they passed the kitchen where his older sisters had
apparently been violently slain as well. The girls propped
up over the dining room table with thick slices of meat
taken from across their necks. Blood seemed to be the color
of the night, and both his sisters were dressed for the
occasion in their own dark fluids.
The man carried Stephen out into the night keeping
to the shadows as they did, running straight for the forest
beyond in the opposite direction where the others had fledmoments before. Stephen watched from over the mans
shoulder as his home grew further and further away before
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being completely hidden by the foliage of the thick wood.
He remembered in that moment never to feel safe no matter
where he was, or who he was with.
Valkira Surface Camp
The next morning
Know that if I could have warned your family of their
impending doom I would have done so. The man stated
looking out at the rising sun, his strong arms held behind
his back at the hands. He stood atop a large flat area highabove the trees of a mountain range. Around him were
several tents surrounding what looked like an open chow
hall. From the looks of the surroundings the place was very
remote and far from anything civilized. Not even a road led
to the camp which gave credence to the idea that this was a
very solitary place.
But I do not believe my warning would have been
met with open arms even if I had been able to do so. YourGrandfather would have most likely killed me on sight, and
I would not have blamed him for doing so. The man
continued finally turning to Stephen who crouched
immobile next to a large boulder behind them. The boy
couldnt bring his eyes to look at the man, as images of the
night before still kept him in a constant state of shock.
I too lost my family in a brutal way, having to
endure their deaths while being trained by the ones who
had murdered them. I understand your frustration and
feeling of loss at the moment, but I promise you these
things will pass. The man continued as he walked up to
Stephen, kneeling down to meet the scared young boy at
eye level. And I can teach you how to avenge their
memory.
Stephen looked up at the man for the first time sincethe night before, and for the first time he could feel tears
forming within his orbs, the warm liquid running down the
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sides of his cold cheeks. It took the boy several moments to
form sound from his throat, but as he did those sounds
formed into questioning words.Wheres my brother? Stephen asked through
saliva thick lips.
Everyone in your family is dead. I got the report
not long ago from Valkira Prime itself. There were no
survivors, save you. And no one knows you are here. The
man replied morbidly not withholding a single piece of
known information from the child.
Who are you? Stephen asked as he began tolightly sob.
My name is Valtor TZan; I am a Surfacelord
within the Valkirium. He responded looking over the
boys face with concern.
If youre a bad guy, then why did you save me?
Stephen asked still unsure of his safety.
Valtor arose and walked back to the edge of the
camp overlooking the forest below. He placed his handsback behind him again forming his thoughts so that the
child could at least somewhat understand his intentions.
There are some of us within the Valkirium who do
not agree with the current religious philosophy of our
people. We find that to embrace the same belief that caused
the downfall of our common ancestors, will have the same
effect when our Demon God arrives on Earth. The Valkira
people need to be free of this evil as does our cousins the
Bacrana. And as fable tells us, this can only be
accomplished by a child of the Dragonfyre line. As you are
the last son of Rah, this task now falls to you. Valtor
turned back to the young boy now entranced by his words
and continued forward coming to stand before him, looking
down at the frightened child as he walked. What is your
name? The Valkira Surfacelord asked folding his handsbehind his back once again.
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Stephen Rah. The boy replied looking up at the
tall man.
Your full name. Valtor reiterated.Stephen Janus Rah. The child complied with the
older mans request.
From this point forward you are to abandon the
name of Rah. This will only serve to make you a target of
certain death and an enemy of countless numbers. You will
now be called Stephen Janus. Do you understand? Valtor
asked reaching down and offering the boy a hand to help
him rise.Yes sir. Stephen obeyed allowing Valtor to help
him to his feet. He walked with Valtor TZan to the outcrop
overlooking the open green valley below.
I can promise you this Stephen Janus; I will teach
you to turn your fear into a mighty weapon. To take from
the horror of your familys demise which images are surly
burned within your fragile mind, and use them to build up
within you a mighty force of power that will strike terrorinto all those who oppose you. I will shape you into a
slayer of Gods, and to fulfill your birthright. I will give you
the knowledge and training you will need to take
vengeance upon all those who deserve it free from mercy,
pity or fear. This is my oath and promise to you Stephen
Janus. All you but need to do is swear to be my apprentice,
and follow my every command and every word. Valtor
looked down at the boy beside him awaiting the response of
his offer.
Yes sir, I will obey you. I just want one thing.
Stephen requested as his face moved from sorrow to
something more sinister.
What would that be young Salamander? Valtor
asked still looking down at the boy.
Revenge. Stephen said flatly as his the tears in hiseyes evaporated with the coming of crimson light.
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That my boy, I promise in abundance. Valtor
assured placing his arm around the small lad and looking
back out at the dawning sun.
Four Years Later
Stephen Janus fended off a wide arcing blow to his left by
Valtors sword with his own. The crash of metal causing
sparks to fly between the blades before they separated.
Stephen, now thirteen, and well build from years of
constant training, backed off a few steps waiting for hisMasters next thrust. His trained eyes watching every
twitch of muscle from the larger man knowing from years
of work what to look for in a coming advance.
A Valkira does not fear death! Valtor exclaimed
coming in at Stephens right side with an over hand chop.
The Apprentice blocked out with a tight arc and fled
to his left but staying within the training circle carved out
within the dirt. He kept his eyes steady upon his Masterknowing that at any time the man could overtake him as he
had done many times before.
A Valkira knows when to force his way through
the pain, he embraces rage as his ally and strikes with terror
at the heart of fear! Valtor came round with several
forward thrusts forcing his apprentice to dance around his
blade in a fluid motion before being sliced across his ribs.
The stings of it making Stephen lower his guard to protect
the wound but staying attentive and alert to Valtors
position.
Allow the pain to quicken your senses my young
apprentice. For it is in those times that the test of a true
warrior is made. Valtor taught watching his words hit
home. Stephen abandoned protecting the wound and came
to a frontal stance, a crazed look of aggression upon hisyoung face.
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Three more years later
Stephens hands were held out before him spraying aconcentrated stream of fire up a downhill slope. His target
was a large tan boulder rolling slowly down to where he
stood, the mass of the giant rock being pushed down by
gravity. Stephen stayed in place gritting his teeth with wild
flaring eyes. The fire elementals muscles contracting
instinctively while pushing out with every last effort from
his straining elemental heart.
You must push yourself past the limits of yourhearts power. It is like a muscle that needs to be
strengthened and toned. The more you strain this muscle,
the larger it will grow! Valtor informed walking round the
hurting young man, his arms held behind his own back in
his usual instructive pose. He watched as the rock crept
closer down the steep slope threatening to roll over his
apprentice. But Valtor would not assist, Stephen must learn
his lessons or be hurt upon the failure of it. This was theValkira way.
Remember your family Stephen! Remember their
slaughter, your anguish, the sight of your mother crawling
helplessly to save you before she was cut down like an
animal for slaughter! Valtor cried out to the boy watching
him become revitalized with the memory of his fallen clan.
The horrible pain of everything he had witnessed vaulted
to the forefront of his mind.
Stephen Janus Rah emitted a war cry that resounded
all of the agony within his elemental heart. His gaping maw
flew free with spittle as his eyes began to show evaporating
tears from the sides of his crimson bright eyes. With
renewed energy the Salamander pushed out with a larger
stream of what looked like liquid fire not only pushing the
boulder back up the hill but turning the large thing red withmolten heat. Soon after, Stephens power cracked the stone
apart into several large exploding fragments that rolled
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down the remainder of the slope, coming to a hault as they
passed harmlessly round the two warriors.
The Salamander ceased his assault soon after theexplosion, falling on all fours and taking in deep breaths in
an attempt to calm his exasperated heart and eyes still
aglow with elemental power. As he did this, he could
barely sense his Master walking up beside him, a look of
pride upon his chiseled face.
In the end my boy, we are just the sum of all our
experiences. We are creatures of our past, and make believe
that we march forward into the future so we can rewrite ourown histories. But it is precisely the pain of our personal
failures that drives us to overcome our enemys strengths.
Ten Years after the death of Liam Rah
Stephen knelt before his master wearing the black robes of
a Valkira Warlord. His features matched his bother Johns
somewhat but surely not entirely the same. His hair waslong and dark brown almost covering his reddish hazel
eyes, at the left side of his face was a long scar from near
his eye to down over his cheek. The light from a nearby
campfire danced about the shadows of his frame and gave
him an ominous presence in the black of night. With pursed
lips he recited the oath to the Valkirium, every word
hammered into his head over years of service to his
Surfacelord master. When he was finished, Valtor
presented himself before the newly ordained Valkira
Warlord.
For ten years I have taken you under my wing.
Your promise to me had never wavered, and in return I
have fulfilled my promise to train you, and mold from your
despair the finest example of a Valkira I have ever seen.
Now comes the second part of your training my apprentice.Soon we shall descend into Valkira Prime itself, where
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your initiation into the Valkirium shall be cemented.
Valtor commanded nodding his head in approval.
I welcome any challenge milord, and with greatanticipation shall strike down any who stand in my way to
ascension. The Valkira Warlord Stephen Janus accepted
looking up into his masters eyes with eyes of crimson, and
a heart of fire.
I know you will my young apprentice. But beware,
the Valkira below will hate you. Because you are of the
surface born, and because you are a salamander they will
both fear and hate you. The road before you is not withoutmortal danger. But I am sure of your prowess, your powers,
and your elemental heart, and know that whatever
challenges are presented before you, you shall overcome
them. Rise my apprentice, and surrogate son, from this day
fourth, you are a Valkira Surfacelord. And I can nigh
remember being more proud of a young warrior, as I am of
you.
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Chapter Four
Seaside Maryland
3 Days after the death of Anton Torel
Joseph Force stared out of the open back doorway at the
beach house in the early hours of morning holding a hot
cup of coffee. His brown eyes looking over the three tents
that had been erected in his back yard the night before,wondering what the implications of the familys new
visitors might be. In just less than a month after moving to
Seaside, he and his brothers had managed not only to use
their powers in public but also to have a full on fight with a
surface clan of Valkira Elementals. The city was still in a
state of martial law under the National Guards protection,
even as new police officers poured into the resort town
from all over Maryland.
Joseph had to make some calls in the last few days
that he had never wanted to make. Some of them had put
his orphan brothers in grave danger and that bothered him
greatly. Their surrogate mother and Priestess of the
Goddess Luna Elainia had entrusted Joseph with looking
after the group because she relied heavily on his
unwavering common sense and safe protective nature.Though he felt that her belief in him was valid, he
questioned himself as a leader for the band of young
Elementals. Joseph was very careful about everything, and
in situations where events called for warfare, he was unsure
of himself in every measure. Soon after sipping the first
taste of the morning brew in his hand, a familiar voice
softly greeted him from the other side of the kitchen.
Good morning brother. Robert Hamlin spoke inhis British accent, still a bit groggy from his nights
slumber. The tall young man stepped over to the long
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counter at the far side of the kitchen. He meandered slightly
unbalanced showing his need for morning refreshments in
earnest.Morning Robert, sleep well? Joseph asked his
eyes unmoving from out of the back door as the sky was
beginning to gray.
As well as can be expected in such troubling
times. Robert replied removing a blue cup from the
cupboard above the counter top, glancing over at his
troubled older brother. Have you managed to get any sleep
at all? Robert asked turning back to prepare his morningelixir.
Enough, I still dont like the idea of being so
exposed. Did Mathew take care of getting the last of the
girls to the proper authorities? Joseph pondered still
staring out into the yard. His mind had been stuck on a
swoon of implications in as far as their new visitors.
I believe so. The only mortals still under our roof
are Samantha and Rebecca. Robert said pouring his drinkfrom the coffee pot into his blue cup on the counter top, the
steam tickling his nose just a bit.
Well need to figure out that situation soon as
well. Joseph replied waiting for the occupants inside the
makeshift homes outside to stir.
Well its not like anyone is looking for them. Both
of their families are dead; as if we dont know the feeling
being orphans ourselves. Robert replied giving his opinion
on the matter and coming over to stand beside Joseph.
And I dont see the problem in adding a few more bodies
to our growing clan.
Ill concern myself with debating you on that point
later. For now I have our visitors to occupy my mind.
Joseph stated still unable to move his eyes from the tents
outside.Well as far at this Lightmare is concerned, aside
from having a mildly terrifying name he has shown no
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aggression since his arrival. If his claim to know our
mother shows itself to be true, we may find him to be a
valuable ally and resource for that matter. I personally lookforward to finding out what he has to say. Robert
opinionated, shifting his glasses with his free hand before
taking a sip of his coffee.
Thats the only thing about you that scares me
Robert. Youre always more interested in expanding your
knowledge rather than how you garner it. Joseph said
turning his head and looking into his brothers eyes to
accentuate the point.My dear brother, knowledge is power. Robert
added mater of factly.
Be careful how you gain such power. Joseph
warned.
John Llue Rah kissed the lightly freckled face of his lover
sleeping beside him. He looked over her defined features
and highlighted dirty blond hair with an affection he hadnever felt before. The light breathing of his lover laying on
her side and hugging the pillow under her head was the
most beautiful music ever to find its way into his ears. He
looked over the light blue spaghetti strapped shirt she had
worn to bed as it hung over her ribs and large breasts like a
barrier between his hands and her sensual body. The young
man could not help but smile at every part of her, all in the
knowing that soon he would look into her beautiful blue
eyes and see the light shining back from them. All he could
ever want in life was held within those blue orbs lightly
surrounded by a thin line of black mascara, held in place by
those wonderful sharp features of her face.
Again he kissed her lightly on her freckled
forehead, taking extra care to sample the oils of her skin.
The young woman began to stir and then opened her eyeslooking up at her lover. Slowly a crooked smile began to
appear on her face as she stretched up her arms pushing her
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marvelous breasts forward. When she had finished the
stretch, she again looked back at Johnny with her patented
smile and gleaming eyes.Good morning baby. Samantha Jennifer Lee
greeted with a mischievous grin.
Good morning baby girl. Johnny replied smiling
from ear to ear.
Youre not allowed to touch me this morning.
Samantha ordered bunching up her lips as if she had just
eaten a piece of lemon.
Really? Why not kitten? Johnny asked unable tostop from looking as happy as he had ever been.
Because you hurt her last night, and you need to
give her a rest. Samantha played using the cutest voice she
could muster followed by expressions just as juvenile and
playful as possible.
Oh Im sorry baby its just hard not to please you.
Youre the most beautiful thing in the entire world.
Johnny replied trying to match her playfulness with hisown.
Well you need to back off mister! Samantha
ordered wiggling out of the bed and going for a towel
hanging on a hook at the door. Your baby girl needs a
shower.
Need help washing your back? Johnny asked
intending just to get a reaction out of the cute blond.
No! Daddy can wash his own back today. The girl
said walking out of the room in just her shirt and a pair of
blue panties that did nothing to cover the beautiful curves
of her backside.
Johnny watched as the girl left taking in every
shape of her from her hips down to sexy curved legs, all the
way down to her long feet. How he was so in lust with the
girl as he was in love with her, and never before in his lifehad he been so blessed as to have such a wonderful woman
to call his own. He knew he would never find her equal,
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and never planned to do so. She was the Goddess Venus in
mortal form upon this Earth, and he was as a devout
worshipper to her with every fiber of his being.As the door closed behind the sexy teen, Johnny
stood up out of bed and gave himself a stretch. His
muscular arms reached up as high as they could, stretching
every bump and curve over his back. He had noticed that
since taking the heart of Anton Torel just a few says before,
his body had developed some slight changes. The
toughness of his skin had hardened, his chest, back, arms
and legs had slightly grown muscularly in size. It had howhowever seemed to accentuate his stomach, giving him a
six pack the young man didnt remember having a week
before.
He looked over himself, clad in only a pair of blue
boxers, flexing his more muscular legs with a smile.
Johnny never considered himself conceded in any way,
leaving that trait to his brother Mathew. But he had to
admit silently to himself, that these new physical traits werequite appealing and welcomed ones. With a nod at the sight
of it, he looked up at the gray morning sky outside.
A slight huff left his lips; he brought up his hands
and mentally commanded them to come alive with an aura
of fire. He looked over them as the flames hugged his skin,
and then played with the energy tossing small flairs of the
stuff from palm to palm.
I love being an Elemental. He nodded in
approval.
Rebecca Green shot up out of bed covered in a thick layer
of sweat that glistened off of her face and chest. Her brown
eyes as open as they could strain to be and looking about
the room as if searching for any reminisce of her
nightmare. It took the girl several moments to realize thatshe was in Mathew Hunters bedroom, with the boy
sleeping on the floor beside the bed upon a camping bag.
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The young woman rocked back and forth, tucking
her dark hair behind her ears with thin white fingers and
bringing her short curvy legs up about her T-shirt coveredbreasts. She wrapped her arms about her knees, breathing
heavily and going over the images that stayed trapped
within her waking mind. Images of Dirichter Vear, and the
terrible violations he had subjected her to several times less
than a week before. There had been no escape from those
events. Even the small comfort of beating him to death held
no real solace for the young woman. He had taken more
than her flesh in those few weeks; he had taken every senseof personal security she had ever felt.
After several moments of those violations going
over and over again in her mind Rebecca began to weep
quietly. The girl tucked her head in-between her knees as
she continued to rock herself uncontrollably. As the crying
continued to grow louder, motion stirred from the floor
beside the bed.
Mathew sat up still in a morning haze. But as hisbrown eyes began to match up with what his waking ears
had heard, his senses snapped into awareness. The shirtless
young man reached up and put a muscled arm about the
bed reaching for Rebeccas leg for reassurance. But as the
young woman felt the contact, she jumped slightly away
from his touch hysterically.
Becca calm down its just me. Mathew said
removing his hand quickly and backing away just a bit.
Rebecca stopped moving by the other edge of the
bed still curled up, looking back at the young man almost
confused. Her mind started to calm, her bloodshot wet eyes
looking back at Mathew as if she were still within a
nightmare. But as she recognized her childhood friend, her
wet maw mouthed the words Im sorry back to him.
Mathew shook his head and climbed slowly up ontothe bed beside her, wrapping his arms about the girl as she
leaned into his tight chest. He let her continue to cry,
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cradling his once boisterous and energetic friend as if she
were the only thing that mattered to him. And since
Dirichter Vear, she was the most important thing to him.Youre safe sweetheart. No one is going to get you
here, I promise. Mathew tried to sooth his frightened
friend as much as he could. He knew Carl would have been
here to do this, but after the events of the past week his
parents had forced him to quickly move without any
warning. So without her old love interest to be there for
her, Mathew had taken it upon himself to look after his old
friend. He preferred it this way after all. There was a deepseeded level of guilt within him about not being able to
save her as he had done once before very long ago.
I can still see him in my dreams. Rebecca sobbed
clutching onto the white sheets she held between her hands,
her head resting on the warmth of Mathews bare chest. I
can still feel him all over me.
Hes dead Becca, we killed him. Theres nothing
to be scared of anymore. Mathew tried to consul theyoung woman. We got him.
Then why does it feel like hes going to come
back? She asked. I dont think I could deal with that
again Matt, I just couldnt. I would just die.
As the clouds over head began to stir awakening with
sounds of thunder shooting across the sky, Dirichter Vear
sat hunched under a tree overlooking a cliff nearby. The
beaten and insulted Valkira Warlord still showed the marks
upon his head handed to him by the mortal girl Rebecca
Green just a few days before. His thick long black hair was
matted and uncombed about his head from days on end of
lack of care. The stubble on his face began to grow dark
around his pointed go tee hiding the thin line of his jaw.
His days upon the open surface had also begun to do awaywith the natural pale features of his face leaving him with a
strange red tan that lo
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