As they emerged from the cave and into the light of day, Maxwell was there to greet them. "Well done, you guys have kept your word and defeated the beast. But before I join you, there is something you should know. I am a member of Trefectaus; I hope that's not going to be a problem," Maxwell said, crossing his arms.
"Trefectaus! You mean that assassin's guild that wants to destroy High House?" Kenif asked in astonishment.
"I just remembered something. The person who is helping Dragon Eye is the leader of Trefectaus," Yontin said, then rushed forward to attack Maxwell. But before he could reach him, Maxwell shouted, "All of you, fall asleep!"
Instantly, Simon, Kenif, Joss, Jamia, and Yontin fell to the ground unconscious.
When they awoke, they found themselves in a cage, standing in front of three men and one young woman: Tanya, Maxwell, Dragon Eye, and the leader of Trefectaus himself, Alexi.
"Good! I am glad to see you all awake. How are you feeling? Are you hungry? Would you all like something to eat?" Alexi asked, a smug smile on his face. "Some of you may not know me. My name is Alexi Century, and as you have probably guessed by now, I am the leader of Trefectaus."
"Let us out of here, you son of a bit*h!" Yontin shouted in anger.
"Why did you bring us here? If you wanted to kill us, you would have done so by now," Jamia said, staring fearlessly into Alexi's eyes.
"I like you, Miss Wolfect. You must be the level-headed one of the group. I am not going to kill any of you. I brought you here to tell you a story, and if you believe it or not, it's up to you. But first things first, someone here needs to apologize for their wrongdoing," Alexi said, then he grabbed Dragon Eye by the head and made him kneel before Simon, Kenif, Jamia, Joss, and Yontin.
"I am so very sorry for all the things I have done to you all, and if you can't forgive me, you can take my life when Lord Alexi is done talking," Dragon Eye said, tears in his eyes.
"You think an apology is going to exonerate you of your war crimes?" Yontin said, grinding his teeth.
Alexi raised a hand, silencing the room. "Enough. It's my turn to talk, and I want to see who's loyal to High House after my story. First off, let me start by saying you are all pawns in the hands of High House."
As Alexi began to weave his story, the tension in the cage shifted. The heroes listened intently, their fates hanging in the balance, unsure whether they were mere pawns in a game of shadows or if they held the power to shape the future of High House. The very fabric of their world was about to unravel, and only time would tell if they could weave it back together.
You my think of me as the villain now but,Before you judge me Remember to keep and open mind because there is always two sides to every story and nothing is what it seems. This is my side of the story
The Tale of Celestian
Long ago, on a planet known as Celestian, there lived an advanced civilization with thousands of inhabitants. Among them were nine supreme beings who were the Guardians of the Cosmos and magic. Their names were Lord Natly Day, her brother Lord Jake Night, Lord Patrick Week, Lord Peter Month, Lord Tana Year, her sister Lord Merry Decade, Lord Alexi Century, Lord Marcus Millennium, and Lord Rolan Megaannum. They all lived in peace and harmony until they decided they wanted to be more than just guardians; they wanted to rule over the planets, deciding who lived and who died.
"We are just wasting time guarding these planets. We should be ruling over them as gods," Natly said, her voice filled with conviction.
"I agree with you, sister. We shall put it to a vote," Jake added.
"Does everyone else agree? Just raise your hand," Jake said.
Instinctively, all of them raised their hands except Alexi and Marcus.
"However, to carry out our plans, all nine of us must agree; that's their law," Natly said, eyeing the two dissenters.
"Alexi and Marcus, you don't agree?" Natly asked.
"No, we do not agree with any of that. We are not gods. We are here to guard the planets that need help, not to interfere with their evolution," Marcus said. He and Alexi walked away, determined to uphold their beliefs.
"We can't let them just leave like that. We have to do something about them," Peter insisted.
"Don't worry; I have a plan for dealing with them," Patrick said, a sinister smile creeping across his face.
The day Marcus and Alexi took their families on a tour around the cosmos, their world changed forever.
Marcus's family consisted of four people: Marcus himself, his wife Lena, their son Drake, and their daughter Cici. Alexi's family consisted of three: Alexi himself, his wife Lee, and their daughter Mena.
All seven of them boarded their spear shuttle. However, before they could reach their first destination, they were ambushed in space, and their shuttle was destroyed.
The only survivors were Marcus and Alexi.
However, when they got back home to Celestian, they were arrested and framed for the murders of their families.
Marcus knew it was High House who did this, but he didn't have any proof.
When they were brought before the other members, they were tried and imprisoned. Marcus was sentenced to spend one eon in a dimension on planet Earth, where he would be bound by chains. But before his sentence could be carried out, Marcus and Alexi made a declaration: they would return and destroy all the members of High House for what they did to them during the transport to Earth. Alexi managed to escape.
After that, the other members of High House came to Earth and established their dominance over the planet.
"So, Alexi created Trefectaus, the assassin's guild, to combat against High House," Alexi concluded.
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The Choice to face Ahead
The heroes in the cage listened, their minds racing. The history of High House was more than just a tale; it was a warning, a reminder of the darkness that lurked in power and ambition. They were left with a choice: align themselves with Trefectaus and fight against the oppressive regime of High House or remain loyal to the very institution that had betrayed them.
"Are we to trust you after everything you've just told us?" Jamia asked, her voice steady but her heart racing.
"If you choose to trust me, I can help you uncover the truth about High House," Alexi replied, his gaze unwavering. "But if you choose to fight me, well, we all know how that story ends."
The tension in the cage thickened as the heroes exchanged glances, weighing their options. They had fought battles before, but this was different. This was not just a fight for survival; it was a fight for the very soul of their world.
Suddenly, the door to the cage creaked open, and a flicker of hope ignited within them. Would they step into the light, or would they remain trapped in the shadows of betrayal?
As they contemplated their fate, the future of High House and Celestian hung in the balance, waiting for their decision to unfold.
To be continued..