Original X-roads-2003

    Jonothan looked over at Mark. “The stars say nothing about what you will do to her, or what shape she will be in when she returns. I know too well how you treat your guests. Where is Casandra? Did she join you or did you have to kill her?”
    Mark was unapologetic, “Casandra joined willingly, you know that. Everyone who joins me does so of their own free will.”
    Jonothan narrowed his eyes, “Like Ja’net? Whose whole tribe is held in a prison camp guarded by your soldiers. A tribe you can annihilate with one thought, at any time.” He got no response. “What did you use to enslave her? She is the last of her tribe.”
    “What will I use to enslave your beloved assassin?” Mark questioned.
    Jonothan was filled with rage, he wanted to destroy Mark. Even with Zariaha at his side he couldn’t accomplish it. Mark was powerful enough in the past, it took the entire Triblician army to take him down. They obviously hadn’t accomplished that either, since here he stood alive and well his power increased ten fold if not more. And what was the source of this new found power of his? Jonothan could not find an answer no matter how hard he tried.
    “Go home to the Sorceress.” Mark was unmoved by Jonothan’s thoughts. “Keep her safe from Sertoff. He means to separate you and diminish your power over the people. You gave him the key to wake her, don’t forget.” the last sentence sounded more like a warning.
    Jonothan said nothing and returned back to his castle, like a good little soldier.