Unknown Place: Unknown Time
We see we are inside an ancient tomb. A blue flash is seen and we see Ryan appear and at the same time candles appear and light up his surroundings. His vision is drawn to a shadowy figure with purple eyes. The figure walks out from a nearby doorway. It's the dark being. He stands with with his arms crossed smiling at Ryan.
Dark Being
I see you live… My old friend.
Ryan Shepard
Sam? What the hell has happened to you?!
Dark Being
(Laughs Madly)
I am not your brother… You don't know who I am, do you?! Yes, I have taken over the form of your sibling…Korell failed in his task, so I personally will oversee his mistake.
Ryan flares the energy given to him into life.
Dark Being
You think you can defeat me, puny human? You have NO idea who you are dealing with.
A blast of purple energy hits Ryan hard and he flies into a nearby wall hard. He slumps to the ground and slowly gets up. The energy he summoned sputters and dies.
Ryan
(To Himself)
C'mon dammit!
He tries to summon the energy but to no avail. The dark being grabs Ryan unexpectedly by throat and holds him high in the air and squeezes.
Dark Being
You are no match for me… Ryan!
I could snap your fragile body, if I so desired…
Suddenly Roselle and Kai appear with their arms flaring with energy.
Roselle
Let him go… Now
Dark Being
(Laughs Madly)
As you wish!
He lets Ryan go and he falls hard to the ground and he falls into unconsciousness. Kai scoops him up and he disappears in a gold light.
Roselle
I see you have broken free, from your prison
Dark Being
(Scowls at Roselle)
I was forced unwillingly into that crystal,
My pleas were ignored!
You and the others did…
Roselle
Your ideas and thoughts were… Unimaginable. Your lust for power, like Korell could not be ignored.
Dark Being
The council was weak, I had to take action.
Roselle
Your actions, had caused the destruction of our world… Child
Dark Being
(Shouts Angrily)
DON'T CALL ME THAT… FATHER!
Roselle
The day you caused our home planets downfall, you ceased being by son.
Dark Being
It matters not, I have attained my freedom. And I have the leader of the council in front of me. I could kill you right now… But that wouldn't be very… Sporting of me father…
A bright blue ghost like figure appears and Roselle disappears.
Dark Being
NOO! I will not be denied. So the slithering ancients finally reveal themselves
Ancient Being
We were forced to intervene, dark one. This is a sacred place. You taint this place with your dark soul… Leave now, or face destruction.
Dark Being
So be it, this place has no use to me.
The dark being disappears in a purple light. And Roselle reappears.
Ancient Being
You are safe now, friend.
Roselle bows respectfully.
Roselle
I am honoured and truly thankful. I knew it only be a matter of time he would return. I sense Korell has had a taste of his own medicine.
Ancient Being
Indeed. You have served our council of elders… Without question….
Roselle
I am… Unworthy!
Ancient Being
Still you reject your calling Roselle, please reconsider…
Roselle thinks to himself for a moment.
Roselle
I accept.
The ancient being nods and a blue bright light envelopes Roselle for a brief second. He opens his eyes and his are bright blue.
Ancient Being
Welcome brother…
They both disappear a bright blue light.
End of chapter 10
Chapter 11
Elder Council Chambers: Unknown Time
We see a brief image of Roselle addressing the elders and Kai and Ryan standing close by. Then suddenly the image shimmers and disappears.
Kai
So he has finally accepted his destiny, I am pleased
A voice is heard.
Voice
Just like the coward he is.
They all turn to see the dark being standing with his arms folded.
Kai
You are not welcome here, dark one… Begone.
Dark Being
(Laughs Madly)
You presume to command me, Kai?!
I think….
A blast of energy catches the dark being off guard. He turns around to see Ryan staring at him with his eyes and arms blazing with bright orange energy which flickers like fire.
Ryan Shepard
Like Kai said, hit the bricks.
Dark Being
Must I teach you another hard lesson, so be it.
Ryan and the dark being charge at each other. But the dark being is to slow and catches a devastating blow from Ryan. He flies into a nearby wall and slams hard and he gets up. He lets out an enraged yell. And charges again. Ryan intercepts and sends the dark being into another nearby wall. He slumps to the ground breathing hard. He weakly gets to his feet bloodied and bruised. Ryan stands before him ready for another fight.
Dark being
(Breathing Hard)
Well… Well done human… You've proven to… To be a worthy opponent...bu…. But you still are no…. No match for me. I…I will give you...time to prepare…
The dark being disappears in a bright purple light. The energy fades from Ryan's eyes and arms. Kai walks to him and places a hand on his shoulder.
Ryan Shepard
What… The fuck was that?!
Kai
I do not know my friend, but I suspect you have...untapped potential.
Ryan Shepard
I know him...we've met before.
Kai
It seems you have a gift. And I deduce that gift is awakening.
Ryan Shepard
I think your right friend. But where to find the answers.
Aziel appears in a bright white light.
Aziel
Perhaps I can be of assistance, in this. I can give you the answers you seek, but the journey will be long and perilous. You may be away for sometime.
Ryan Shepard
What if that guy comes back, I don't wanna put anyone in danger…
Aziel
I will remain here and protect the elders….
Kai
I will aid Aziel in this as well. You have nothing to fear, friend.
Ryan Shepard
So how do I go about getting answers?!
Aziel
I can set you upon the path, but are you fully committed to unraveling your past?!
Ryan Shepard
I am.
A bright white light shines down from the ceiling.
Aziel
This light will take you, to where you will find some of the answers you seek.
Ryan steps slowly towards the light. He turns to the elders and Kai and Aziel and strikes a humble pose and bows respectively. He steps into the light and he dissipates into thin air and the light fades.
Kai
Return to us safe my old friend.
Aziel
May the ancients guide you and keep you safe…
The elders return to their duties as Aziel disappears. But Kai stands alone.
Kai
I hope you find yourself again….
End of chapter 11