Demon Lord, “I ask that you please laydown your weapons and armor.”
Kraet stepped between he father and Aaron, “What are you doing father!?”
Demon Lord, “Get out of the way Kraet, Spaazara please take his weapon’s.”
Kraet, “No what are you doing He’s my guest! And under…”
The Demon Lord stared Kraet down, “Step aside now.”
Aaron quickly unbuckled his belt holding most his weapons. Kraet turned to face him.
“You don’t have to do this Aaron.”
Aaron, “It would be for the best to fallow his instructions right now.”
Spaazara, “Do not speak to her, you do not have the right to speak to the Demon Lord or his family.”
Aaron turned to him with pure anger but did not say anything. He just dropped his belt with his weapons on the ground. One by one Aaron dropped a few of his obviously hidden knives on top but left a few still hidden.
Spaazara, “The pack to!”
Aaron quickly took his pack off and set it next to his pile of weapons.
[Aaron, “I feel like I’m being robbed.”]
[Enae, “Kraet will make sure nothing happens to it…”]
[Aaron, “I hope so I’ll be losing a lot of items.”]
[Kris, “I told you not to trust the demons.”]
[Laee, “Ah I want sake.”]
[Aaron, “its either that or… probably something worse.”]
Spaazara, “Now the armor.”
Aaron frowned, “I’m sorry but I am unable to take off my Armor.”
Spaazara put his hand on the hilt of the great sword on his back.
Kraet, “Stop Spaazara!”
Spaazara stopped with the blade partly drawn before looking to the Demon Lord. The Demon Lord stood there starring at Aarons Demonic sword before looking up.
“What do you mean you are unable to take off the armor.”
Aaron, “It is an armor created by the Goddess Enae who is sealed in it… It is unable to come off.”
Spaazara, “do not lie to the Demon Lord Human.”
Aaron turned to look at Spaazara, “I am not lying it is… for a lack of words cursed so that I cannot take it off.”
Demon Lord, “then that shall be enough.” He quickly motioned to one of his guards who stepped forward and removed a pair of shackles.
Kraet, “don’t do this father!”
[Enae, “no Aaron be carful those are dangerous.”]
[Kris, “what’s happening!!!”]
Aaron quickly blocked them out.
Demon Lord, “Stay out of this.”
Kraet, “No he is a fellow chosen.”
Demon Lord, “enough I am taking precautions because he is one.”
Kraet stood there staring at him mouth agape unable to say another word.
Aaron nervously stood there as the demon continued to step forward opening up the shackles and slid them over his rists closing them. A window popped up.
Prisoner!
Warning: Demonic shackles prevent prisoner from using magic or access to items.
Aaron quickly closed the window pop up and watched as his pile of weapons and pack where picked up by a few members of Kraet’s patrol but Spaazara quickly unclipped the demonic sword from the belt and brought it forward to the Demon Lord.
Demon Lord, “what an interesting sword for a human to have.”
He took the sword from Spaazara and looked at the runes along the sheath and handle before trying to pull the blade out. The sword would not leave its sheaf he tried a few more times before handing it back to Spaazara.
Demon Lord, “Was… Aaron able to wield this sword Spaazara?”
Spaazara lowered his head a bit, “Yes my Lord the human was able to wield the sword.”
The Demon Lord Looked at Aaron for a moment before turning away giving orders to his men. Kraet quickly spook to a few members of the patrol before standing next to Aaron.
“Sorry about that my father has been overly cautious and harsh since the other clans began to attack again.”
Aaron was about to say something back but was shocked by the shackles on his arms.
Kraet, “please don’t talk while those are on they will shock you.”
[Aaron, “Just great I’m hating this already.”]
[Enae, “I warned you about the shackles.”]
[Aaron, “What was I suppose to do! fight them or argue with them…”]
[Enae, “well that would of caused more trouble for you.”]
[Aaron, “Well That’s better then nothing… why isn’t Laee and Kris talking?”]
[Enae, “you won’t be able to hear them while the shackles are on.”]
[Aaron, “Is this a blessing or a curse… well what ever lets see where this takes me.”]
[Enae, “Be careful Aaron.”]
Kraet looked down for a moment, “Follow me.”
Aaron quickly followed Kraet with what remained of her patrol surrounding us. We worked our way through the war torn field heading towards the fortress. The Demon lord was ahead of them heading to where some skeleton horses and lizards tethered with some men keeping watch. He and his entourage continued to talk over matters while mounting their steeds.
Aaron followed Kraet who walked past the animals walking still towards the fortress. Body’s littered the field in patches here and there where demons were sorting through the dead. They laid out their fellow demon bodies in long rows while throwing the enemies bodies into large bonfires after the bodies where stripped of gear.
The Demon Lord and his entourage soon crossed the field to the fortress at a fast pace. As they neared the fortress Aaron was soon able to make out its features. The walls where made of a dark purple black stone forming a massive square with tall Japanese style towers at its corners. Instead of a keep it had a massive four-step pyramid with another Japanese style building at the top. Soon they were standing at a massive gate with an overhang to attack rams and siege weapons. The roof had a large amount of red clay shingles that had a few shattered by arrows.
As Aaron stepped through the gate there were a number of demons repairing the damage or resting in groups. While passing the first group of demons they all began to stare at him. A human being escorted by Kraet and her patrol covered in blood head to toe. A few stood up and made comments to each other in a language he could not understand.
[Aaron, “I’m wondering if I’m ever going to get out of here.”]
[Enae, “that’s what you get for jumping through Mot’s portal but at least we found Kraet.”]
They continued to cross the massive courtyard heading towards a ring of pillars and guards surrounding a rotating metallic ring. As they neared a guard stepped forward and bowed to Kraet.
Guard, “what is your destination my lady?”
Kraet, “The capital.”
The guard quickly looked over at Aaron, “not the prison my lady?”
Kraet, “Aaron here is my guest he will be treated as one or you will have to deal with me.”
The guard quickly bowed again, “As you wish my lady.”
The guard quickly gestured to a demon in robe’s who activated the gate. A magic circle with demonic letters circling the edge appeared as the ring stopped rotating. Slowly it settled to the ground and in the strange metallic ring showed a city plaza instead of the fortress courtyard on the other side of it.
a few members of the patrol stepped through meeting some of the guards on the other side. They talked back and forth for a moment before the guard waved them through.
Kraet stepped forward while looking at Aaron, “This is our capital Kish.”
Aaron followed stepping through the gate giving him a slight tingling sensation. As he reached the other side he saw a massive city before him with demons walking back and forth. As he took a few more steps and stopped he noticed a number of things. All the demons around him were humanoid looking very human to people with wings, tails, and a few other features. The City was a mix of organic and rugged looking buildings made up of black and white stone. Most of the roofs where a red or orange color while flags where all over the place.
[Aaron, “This place is amazing.”]
[Enae, “there where once many cities like this around the continent.”]
[Aaron, “I could easily imagine great cities but none like… did you say that there was once many like this one.”]
[Enae, “Yes though I’m not sure how many or left or if there have been any build over the years.]
He looked over to Kraet who was smiling at his shocked face. She motioned for him to follow. They began to head off the plaza towards a massive Citadel that was also considered to be the palace of the Demon Lord. The building had massive towers buildings and rows of walls. The buildings were designed around much of Asia’s ancient architecture ranging from ancient japan and China to the early Babylonians.
[Aaron, “Is this all one culture! There is to much of a variety.”]
[Enae, “I’m not sure, It has changed since I was last here… Kraet should know more.”]
[Aaron, “I wish I could talk right now.”]
As he continued on into the street’s he noticed that many of the demon’s stared at him as he passed. Many of the demons ranged in colors in colors from cloths to skin. They lowered their voices as he passed. Some kids even grabbed rocks and threw them at him with one managing to hit him in the head before the patrol members could scare them off.
Kraet sure he was all right before they continued on their way. They continued on through the city slowly getting closer to the castle that seemed to be still off at a distance. As they went Aaron spotted oddly shaped fruits, odd pets, potions, and many other items that people were selling.
[Enae, “they still have those… I wish I could eat them once again.”]
[Aaron, “what was that.”]
Aaron looked back at one of the fruits that look like a cross between a grape fruit and a coconut.
[Enae, “those use to be a rare delicacy in my time.”]
[Aaron, “it doesn’t look like it would be that good.”]
one of the patrol member elbowed Aaron urging him to continue onward.
The closer they got to the citadel the more the building and atmosphere changed. Stores, Taverns and houses began to be replaced by mansions, theaters, and arenas. There where also a military barracks here and there along with large training courtyards.
Once the walls where a few hundred yards away the buildings stopped before a massive moat. In front of them was a long stone bridge leading to a gate and wooden drawbridge at the end. He quickly looked to his right and left seeing bridges of in the distance.
They continued on across the bridge with a two guards standing across from each other every hundred feet or so. Aaron watched one of them as he passed but they just stared strait ahead as they passed seeming to almost be like statues.
Once at the gate a guard quickly walked out of the guardhouse.
“It is good to see you return my lady.”
Kraet, “Thank you how have things been since I left.”
The guard looked nervous, “there has not been much of a change chosen… I mean my Lady.”
Kraet, “thank you and…”
Aaron noticed that the guards seemed a little easygoing with Kraet but also seemed nervous at times.
Guard, “Do you wish for some of my men to escort your prisoner to the dungeons my lady?”
Kraet, “No He is my guest so he will stay with me.”
The guard looked at Aarons shackles, “As you say my lady.”
Passing through the gate they entered another courtyard with a large stable on one side, the Citadels doors in front of them and a large training area to the other side. Men continued to spar and fight targets while others stood around chatting.
They where about to enter into the massive citadel doors but stopped as Spaazara came galloping in on a large lizard. He quickly came to a stop before dismounting and handing its raens to a stable hand that had hurried over.
Spaazara, “Chosen what do you think you are doing? Your father wished …” he paused for a second looking over at Aaron, “that your guest was to be taken to the underground prison.”
Kraet, “He is my guest so he will stay in my wings guest courters.”
Spaazara, “but Chosen…”
Kraet, “No buts Spaazara he will stay in my wing and that’s final.”
Spaazara, “At least let me post guards so he can not harm you.”
Kraet, “He will not harm me, if anything he’s the one that is most likely to be harmed here in the underworld.”
Spaazara, “I must insist…”
Kraet, “you may post no more then four guards.”
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Spaazara, “yes, my lady.”
They entered into a great hall that seemed to stretch over a mile before ending with another massive door. There was a large number of staff ranging from maids to upper class demons going about their business. As they continued they passed doors and little lounge or waiting areas. With each passing section of rooms Aaron notice that there was a line of holes running across the ground from wall to wall. As he looked up he saw large mettle gates raised to the sealing.
About halfway down the hall they entered what seemed to be a servant’s stairwell. They headed up the stairs and continued down another hall. They repeated this process a number of times with another new layout each time making Aaron think of it as one big labyrinth. Most of the patrol started to break off heading in other directions as they came to what seemed to be around the thirtieth floor. All that was left in their group was Kraet, Spaazara and six other patrol members.
As they rounded a corner Aaron found himself facing a long hallway with a number of doors that ended a few hundred feet away. They walked halfway down and stopped in front of a door.
Kraet opened the door, “This will be your room while you stay here Aaron.”
They walked into a small living area with a few chairs, a table and something resembling a couch. On the right side was two doors leading to other rooms while on the left was a single door leading to a large bedroom with its own bathroom and small closet. Aaron easily compared it to an apartment hat his family had once lived at.
Kraet stepped in front of Aaron and quickly grabbed his shackles. Her hands glowed for a moment before the shackles fell open. She quickly handed them to one of the six patrol members while Aaron tried to rub his rists even though they where covered in armor.
Kraet, “I’m sorry about my father. Ill needs to talk to him and work some things out so it might be a while before I can get a chance to meet with you again.”
Aaron cleared his throat, “It’s fine I wasn’t sure what to expect or…”
[Kris, “Are you guys there?”]
[Aaron, “Yes, I can hear you.”]
[Laee, “I wasss worrieed about you!”]
[Enae, “he’s fine right now, though things could be better.”]
[Kris, “What do you mean.”]
[Aaron, “well I’m Kraet’s guest while also being the Demon Lords prisoner it seems.”]
[Kris, “I told you not…”]
[Aaron, “Enae could you fill them in on what they’ve missed.”]
Aaron quickly blocked them out and noticed Kraet was staring at him.
“Sorry the other chosen were worried about me.”
Kraet, “oh I forgot the chosen have a telepathic link.”
Spaazara reached for his sword, “so you are a spy.”
Aaron, Kraet, “No!!!”
Kraet, “the chosen… goddesses can communicate to each other.”
Aaron, “My friends are just worried about me and what could I really tell them.”
Spaazara, “As you say Chosen.” He turned to Aaron, “I’m keeping an eye on you.”
He quickly left leading the Patrol members out while giving them orders to guard the door.
Kraet, “I’m sorry again about this.”
Aaron, “don’t worry about it.”
Kraet, “Well I must be going.”
Aaron watched her leave with the door closing behind her before turning to look at the room again. He quickly looked around the rooms before sitting on the bed in the master bedroom.
[Aaron, “Oh great I forgot to ask her to reform the contract again.”]
[Enae, “It would not have been the best timing for it.”]
Sighing Aaron quickly opened his stat window to look at his stats and see if anything changed.
Level Up!
Level Up!
Level Up!
Level Up!
As Aaron looked at his stats he added more points where he thought they should go.
Status Window
Name| Aaron Primary Class| Enea's Chosen
Sub Class| Pirate Chief
Gender| Neutral Height| 6'4"
Health| 2400 Mana| 3000
Level| 104 Race| Unknown
Health| Regen/sec 26 Mana| Regen/sec 26
Strength| 60 Agility| 60
Wisdom| 47 Intelligence| 45
Stamina| 50 Vitality| 30
Dexterity| 43 Luck| 3
Faith| 2300
Fame| 1400
Skills
Precise shot-Basic Level 8, Blade Proficiency-Intermediate level 2, Bow Proficiency-intermediate level 1, Knife Proficiency-Basic level 8, Amidesxstis/Dual Wielding-Intermediate level 4, Repair-Basic level 9, Handicraft-Basic Level 7,Blacksmith-Basic level 6, Carpenter-Basic Level 2, Stealth-Basic level 6,Traps-Basic Level 4, Digging-Basic Level 2, Construction-Basic Level 2, First Aid- Basic level 4, Identify- Basic Level 7, Cooking- basic Level 4, Shout- Basic Level 2, Leadership - Basic Level 4,
Weapon Forms
Faint Basic level 6, Slash intermediate level 4, Stab, Whirlwind basic level 8, Twin Blade Intermediate level 2, Enea's Form intermediate level 1, Shadow Step basic level 7, Demonic Slash basic level 2,
Spells
Demonic Aura basic level 3, Holly Aura basic level 5, Fireball Basic level 2, Fire Blade basic level 6, Fire Wall Basic level 1,Holly Hand basic level 2,
Language
Common, Ancient
Equipment
Head Enea's Helmet: Durability 18/20 +6
Neck Reinforced Scarf: Durability 19/20, Defense +8
Armor/Torso Enea's armor: durability 31/40, Defense +16
Arms Enea's Gantlets: Durability 25/30, Defense +8
Pants/Legs Enea's armor: durability 34/40, Defense +16
Feet Enea's Boots: Durability 20/20, Defense +10
Enea's Armor
Durability| 127/150 total Defense| 64
Armor| Heavy Class| Ultimate Rare
Abilities|
Enea was once the peace keeper of the gods along with five other goddesses to keep the balance between the forces of the dark and light. Enea's armor was created from Mitheral and a rare forgotten metal of the gods along with part of Enea's flesh. This Armor was first worn by Enea and has now been passed down to her chosen. This armor Levels and evolves with the wearer.
Evolution| Stage 5 Level |90
Evolutions Affects
Hawk- Do to players use of precision and speed Armor has morphed to accommodate adding +2 speed, Blacksmiths hands-Armor can now combine with certain items, Flame-Due to the heavy use of fire magic by the player fire runes have been added to armor raising fire attacks and allowing user to automatically cast Fire blade and fireball without an incantation, Pirate - due to players time at sea and pirate sub class the armor now has belt pouches and a number of areas to hide concealed weapons, Holly - Armor now has a higher defense against demonic attacks and gives off a soft glow
Aaron gave it one final look noticing it was time to get up and head out for classes. He quickly closed the window before summoning the log out window.
[Aaron, “Well Enae it looks like its time for me to head out.”]
[Enae, “oh you mean to classes?”]
[Aaron, “yes and its going to be one long day.”]
[Kris, “Please come back soon.”]
[Laee, “Hurry and find a way for us to have another drink together.”]
[Aaron, “see you guys later.”]
He quickly hit the log out button and everything faded away.
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Alan finished all of his classes for the day but had a lot of work to do so he staid at the library late into the night. Noticing the time he quickly packed his books and headed out before the library staff could nag at him to get out.
He quickly turned his phones app on revealing Enae on the screen as he walked out the door.
Enae, “Are your classes done for the day?”
Alan, “yes just had to stay and work on some things for classes.”
Enae, “Oh what time is it there.”
Alan quickly crossed a street before looked at his phones clock, “its just turning eleven pm.”
Enae, “I didn’t know it was that late.”
Kris walked on from the side of the screen, “you better hurry and find a way to escape those demon’s.”
Alan, “I’m not sure I should but I’ll think of a plan.”
Laee stumbled into Kris, “Ah sorry… Oh Aaron what are those bright lights behind you.”
Alan quickly looked over his shoulder and noticed a truck doing wild loops in one of the schools parking lots.
Alan, “oh just look’s likes some crazy students either drunk driving or doing some stupid stunts.”
Alan quickly turned along the sidewalk heading down the winding road to the dorms. Some tree’s where spaced out to one side.
Kris, “so how long until you get back.”
Alan, “Oh I shouldn’t be that long.”
Laee started to sing her mead song again swinging her mug back and forth. Kris looked over at Laee while placing a palm to her head.
Enae, “Can’t wait till… Aaron Look out!”
__ ___ __
Steven kept his car turning while sipping at his beer, “this is fun.”
Alex laughed, “You said it man.”
Justin, “hey lets go get some more beer.”
Steven downed the last of his can, “sounds good to me.”
Steven straitened out his truck while throwing his empty can out a window at a parked car. They all cheered as they left the parking lot onto the winding road.
Alex, “hay look who does that remind you of.”
Justin, “oh he look’s just like that punk from the game.”
Steven, “He sure does...”
He quickly hit the accelerator and drove towards the student walking along as he remembered the anger from being killed twice in the same day.
__ ___ __
Alan noticed the bright lights as he turned his head. As he looked the truck was going over the curb heading right at him. He froze for a second before jumping towards the open lawn. He thought he was going to make it until his legs were slammed into by the front of the truck making a sickening sound and sending him spinning through the air.
He barely saw the tree as his flailing arm struck it before the rest of his body. Pain seared through his chest as he feel nocking the air out of him. Slowly he rolled his neck while dazed his vision was clouded with white specks.
Enae, “Aaron where are you, Are you alright.”
Alan could barely hear her let alone make out what she was saying.
Kris, “he need’s help!”
Laee, “how are we suppose to help him?!”
Alan moaned out as sharp pain shot through his body.
Enae, “he said there was an emergency number on his… There!”
His phone started to ring while he began to bleed out. He watched as the truck speed further down the road weaving back and forth. He tried to lift his arm but it would not move from its broken angle.
His vision began to fade to black as he heard, “What’s your emergency.”
End of Book one