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Original X-roads-2003
Mesiaha stood in a small bare room, no windows, no doors, just solid stone. Slowly a mist started to form in front of her, it made her feel warm. She felt drawn to it, then Jonothan materialized from it. She took a step back, “Where’s Zariaha?” she demanded.
Jonothan smiled at her, “What you thin you gonna do wit no weapons?”
She narrowed her eyes at him, slowly she started clenching her fists. Gritting her teeth in anger she seethed, “Ya take me ta my sister now or I’m gonna kill you!”
Jonothans eyes glowed brightly, “No, I got better plans for you, ma amie.”
Mesiaha slowly started to relax, her thoughts blurred out. She thought she was mad at him a moment ago, but she didn’t know why. He was so handsome, why would she want to hate anyone like him. He seemed so gentle and kind, caring and loving why had she never noticed him before.
Jonothan watched as Mesiahas eyes glazed over, “It too bad Jas’s eyes never do dis. Life be sooo much easier if dey did, den I don have to chase her all de time. Or worry bout someone takin her away either.” He moved back from Mesiaha and studied her from head to toe. “You as easy to take as yo’r sister.” he sounded disappointed, “Well, now I have de set.” he chuckled to himself.
Sertoff entered the throne room, “He didn’t take her.” he updated the Emperor.
“Not yet.” The Emperor replied, “You may use the Training Facilities if you wish. Take all the men you need.”
Sertoff glanced at the men in the group, “I’m leaving the thief here. He’s no use to us out there.”
The Emperor motioned for the guards to toss him in the dungeon.
Sertoff then turned to the Emperor, “Not in the dungeon.” he scolded. “I’ll return to an empty dungeon if you put them together.” he walked close to Jamie. “Show the Emperor your power.” he ordered.
Jamie smiled as he phased out and Sertoff ran his hand through him. The Emperors’ eyes widened slightly, as if he knew of a way to use this power to his advantage.
Sertoff then turned back to the Emperor from Jamie, “What will be your course of action when Jonothan returns?”
“I will see to him.” Emperor Kilji lowered his head for a second.
“Our forces are not strong enough to fight off two attackers simultaneously.” Daemon pointed out. “You will eventually have to release Jasylin and employ her to fight off Jonothan.”
“Fool!” Jabetto half laughed at Daemon, “You think Jas will fight Jonothan?”
Daemon turned in anger to him, “It’s all we have right now!”
“Then we’ve lost.” Jabetto shrugged.
The Emperor leaned forward in his throne, “Leave the assassin to me. I have my methods.”
Sertoff studied Kilji in mistrust.
“The longer we stand here the longer it’s going to take.” Jabetto pointed out to Sertoff.
“True.” the Emperor settled back, “Send the thief across the sea with a few men. Let him view and report on the status of the Forces.”
The group turned their eyes to Jamie.
Jamie materialized and puffed out his chest, “No problem!” he assured them with his greatest confidence. “Jas an I uzed to do it fer fun.” his thoughts raced back to the countless times he and Jas spied on Jonothan and his cronies.
“Pick your men and go then.” Sertoff ordered, then he turned and walked out of the room.
“Hurry back.” Jabetto watched as Jamie touched three men on the arm. “We don’t have a lot of time to waste.”
“I know that!” Jamie replied incredulously. “You think Jas’z gonna sit in that Dungeon forever? Shoooooot… Jonothan’z already plottin her ezcape.” he half glanced at Jabetto. Then he walked out of the room, the three men following him close behind.
“I will check on our… Prisoner.” slowly the Emperor stood and walked from the room.