Chapter CVI: Captured Crystals ~Markior

 

Lord Ulrezaj sat silently in the dark castle, muttering to himself.. "Let Havering do what he wants.. If it's either a quest of power or cunning, I shall be victorious in the end.." He mumbled to himself. His yellow eyes burned while he chuckled, before looking at the great screen. He telepathically contacted Aurora, who had travelled towards the desert. "Aurora, are you there?" He smirked. The crystal clear voice of her thoughts responded. "Yes, my master... I'm here." Ulrezaj made a handgesture and the screen displayed Aurora in the desert. "Are you sure you sensed Light One's presence there, Aurora?" Ulrezaj rumbled. Aurora, sensing she was being watched through the screen, nodded. Ulrezaj smiled darkly. "Good.. report soon."

Aurora travelled further, occasionally drinking from a large black bottle filled with water. Ulrezajs' mindcontrol was greater then almost anyone's will, as she would travel until her body would give out, thus was the power of the Dark Archon. She stood on nother hill, looking. "What's that over there?" She sighed to herself questioningly. The very moment a giant explosion filled the air, as she was knocked of the sandhill she was standing on. She felt the planet tremble under the force of the impact, and covered her head. Strong winds flew over her head as she shrieked, and got covered in sand. "EEEAAH!!" She closed her eyes and covered her head, waiting untill the explosion had faded away. She slowly stood up, shedding the covering sand. "What in the world?" She mumbled, stepping forward.

She saw a great Carrier, numerous Protoss forces, and a small group standing together. For what she could see, a few of them were Yoshies. She ran over. "Heeey! HEY!!" She yelled, innerly laughing. She already had her and Ulrezaj's plan worked out. Vector looked over his shoulder away from Theuthes. "What the.. isn't that Aurora?" He said, turning around. Aurora came running towards the group. "I.. I've made it.." She panted, looking at Vector. Vector blinked and held her up. "We better get you inside the Markiors' ship." He smiled. Theuthes looked at Aurora and patted Vector on the shoulder. "I still demand an explanation for everything. Who was that being with those strange eyes!? Why was my home destroyed!? Wh..-" He was cut of by a snarl from Vector. "Listen Theuthes. We're not your slaves anymore. You're da*ned lucky The Markior didn't kill you as well. And don't make me finish up what he started!" With that, he guided Aurora into the beam, teleporting up into the Ganthritors' hull.

Aurora chuckled unheard as she went inside the Ganthritor. After a while going through doors and hallways, she and Vector reached the main chamber. Markior sat behind a desk, looking at a screen. "I understand Lich. We must find your Boomerang of Light imme--" He cut himself off as he looked around, looking at Vector and Aurora. "... AURORA!!" He smiled, getting up. "Aurora where have you been? What happened?" Aurora acted weakened and softly spoke. "Ulrezaj captured me.. He got me into bad shape, Markior..." Markior smiles and took her in his arms, floating out of the chamber. "I'll get you to the Twin Crystals... I used much of my energy to heal Lich, so their power will patch you up quickly." He smiled. Aurora smirked softly. This was going better then suspected. He immediately was showing her the location of the Uraj and the Khalis...

In the grey chamber of the Ganthritor II, the two crystals floated silently, circling around each other. Markior settled Aurora down, as she made her way to them. The moment Aurora stepped on the platform, Markiors' temples were beginning to thump in his head.. He groaned, rubbing his head to release himself from the headache, not even suspecting it was not a headache, but the crystals' warning. Aurora laughed and grabbed the crystals in each hand, turning around on her heels and looking at Markior. The image of Lord Ulrezaj appeared behind her. They both laughed as Markior saw their eyes were just alike. Markior stumbled. "Wh.. what in the name of.." Lord Ulrezaj's image smirked at him. "Thanks for the crystals, Light One." He grinned at Markior. "The grand show has begun." Markior shook his head and looked at Aurora. "Aurora what are you doing?" He yelled, moving forwards. Aurora giggled evily and pointed her sword at the spirit. "I'm with Ulrezaj. Get used to it." She laughed and disappeared under Ulrezaj's Recall spell. Markior yelled. "NO!! GET BACK HERE!!!"

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Back at the Dark Castle....
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Ulrezaj grinned as he took the two crystals in his claws, feeling their energy surge through him. "Finally.... good work, Aurora." He rumbles Aurora kneeled infront of the Dark Achon. "Thank you my lord." She smiled. Lord Ulrezaj took the crystals firmly as the energies surged through him. "GOLDEN DARKNESS." He roared, as his Archon tunic turned gold once again, the power of the twin crystals emitting throughout his form. He laughed maniacilly, arching his back. The castle shook under his laughter as his sounds echoed throughout the valley.



The first two relics have been stolen by the third party, and Lord Ulrezaj is now in his most powerful form. Will he be able to defeat Havering, Holograntis or one of Pseudo's Infects? Or will he concentrate on taking out Markior and his friends? Or will he go after Multex himself to get the other relics? To be continued.............