Inside the unknown, Nightmare dwells
Trapped in an unknown place where senses of touch, sight, taste and smell seems to nonexistent - Seth can only detect a faint voice getting louder and louder. It seems the unknown is getting nearer to him - it was a frightening experience, not only because the voice is getting louder but it's the same voice that haunted him for years in his dreams saying the same words "I will not lose". Whilst he was in a state of frightened he heard yet another similar voice (pants) - but this time it came from him. He became puzzled, it is a given for him to react this way because Seth knew it was impossible for him to make a sound since he's paralysed. The voice repeating rhythm changed as the unknown utters
"I see, so you haven't opened your other senses yet. You can only hear - let me assist".
As soon as those words were uttered, Seth's senses were opened as he was able to see the unknown for the first time. What he laid his eyes upon what something he had never seen before - a figure 12 feet tall, It's has a black skin with a purple head. It eyes were beautiful as the night sky, looking deep within it's pupil Seth saw stars and stardust, sharp black teeths and nails. Indeed it was like seeing a space Demon. Unconsciously Seth backed up quickly to create distance, suprised by how he was able to move - the creature then proceeded to speaks
"Do not fear, no harm will be inflicted on you".
Those words did not help to ease the situation, the creature then sighs and utters
"Fine, I will Morph to something you can feel at ease being present with".
Black - purple energy like aura embodied the creature as it morphed in an instant turning it to a human like being. Seth was slightly relieved but confused on why the creature chose his appearance. He dismissed that thoughts and asks
"Who are you? What do you want from me?".
The creature then Smirk and instantly appears behind him then rests right hand around Seth's neck then proceeding to say
"I'm You".
Seth's eyes widening as the creature claiming to be him blitz him then proceeds to relentlessly claims to him. He quickly turned his head and attempts to propel himself away from the creature to avoid contact with its.
"What do you mean «you are Me»".
Seth Asks he stares to the creature who is grinning as its stares back at him.
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Sapien Empire, Temporary Eastern Base
The area swamped by Imperial Soldier, on the inner side of the are tents where villagers were stationed. The Mercenary and Gin arrives on a horseback - Gin gets off then runs towards where the villagers temporary shelters. He went inside the Tent where the village kids stays and found many parents who are in the same situation as him - who are looking for their kids. Gin joined and started to yell out the kids names in hopes of founding them.
"Charlie !!, Rez !!, Ace !! ". He relentlessly yelled as he's observing around in attempts to locate the Kids. The tent is crowded, Children crying - people were pushing each other, colliding while shouting for their kid's name(s). Gin helplessly trying to locate his kids suddenly was grabbed by from behind, he turned to see who is being an obstacle - only to be greeted by Jacob, Gin felt relieved in sighting his child who then pointed where other kids were. Gin directed his field of vision to where Jacob was pointed and is greeted by Ace who is climbing on Rez, waving towards his father. Gin picks up Jacob then Haste towards where other kids were located. When he arrives at the them he sees Salina Crying sitting down, he looks at Rez and other kids and sees their frown faces - He doesn't see Seth and Charlie so he asks Rez
"Where's Seth and Charlie?".
Rez couldn't bring himself to talk
"Rez!, where are your brothers!?".
Rez who was bogus out of the kids started sobbing as tears fall down, Gin seeing this became worried and turns to Jacob and asks where they only to be greeted by the kids crying. He became anxious and started shaking but tried to compose himself - Ace then break silence and speaks
"The Guards took Big Brother...(Sobs) an...and Charlie was here...(Sobs) before your arrival he's probably confronting the..(panting).. Soldiers or something...(Trying to wipe his tears)".
After witnessing his children crying and hearing what befall his son Seth, Gin took the crying Salina and carries her then instructs the other kids to follows him out of the tent. When they were outside - Gin asks the Mercenary to guard his kids and promises to pay him handsomely. The Mercenary not knowing the gravity of the situation he became skeptical about accepting his offer. Gin then proceeds to says
"Please!, I'll give you 200 silver coins".
This amount of money was enough for a person to book an inn for two months straight. Hearing this amount the Mercenary agreed to keep an eye to the kids for Gin. He (Gin) then opened a bag carried by Rez and took a chunk of money to pay the Mercenary in advance - he then proceeds to look for his missing Sons. He went around asking if they've seen a kid who's about 4 years old going around the area and shouting out the name of Charlie in attempts of finding him. He went around searching the imperial guard's tent one by one seeking.
"Let's me Goooo!!". A small voice shouting from afar detected by Gin's ears. He turns towards the direction it likely came from and hastes towards it while shouting Charlie's name.
As soon as he turned to the side were he heard Charlie's voice, he saw two imperial guards grabbing Charlie by his collar - seemingly to keep him away from entering the tent. Gin runs towards them and push the guard that manhandling his son - he gave them a death stare while holding Charlie on his arms.
"What do you think you're doing to my Son!?"
The Guards looked back at him, one of them utters
"Your Brat kept causing a scene, take him out of here if you don't want to get your ass kicked old Man"
Gin who was frail and old aged (52) stands up took Charlie away from the Guards. Charlie who is angry told his dad what happened
"Dad!, the Man who took Oldest Brother is inside!! - let me go!! Let me go!".
Gin's eyes widen after Hearing what Charlie has said, Blood boils but tries to keep his composure - the calms Charlie down and proceeds his walk back towards the village tents. The kids and Mercenary sees Gin holding Charlie who's crying approaching them. Gin then puts Charlie down with other kids and then says
"Don't cry anymore, I will bring Seth Back - Jacob You're coming with me...ohh and Mr Mercenary (kneels down) please look after my children for once, I'll pay you back when I come back with Seth, I promise".
The Mercenary seeing person older than him kneeling made him touched
"You don't have to kneel, I'm much younger than you what will people say".
He tries to help him gets up on his feet, Gin then thanked him one more time, he took Jacob with him leaving to confront the Guards once more. On the way he asks Jacob about the details of what really happened - he was shocked by what he's being told by his son. The fury he felt rushing throughout his veins - as soon as he reached the guard's tent he instructed Jacob to wait for him outside and then he accelerated towards the entrance of the tent, getting inside where he was greeted by Guards drinking and women on their laps. But none of that stopped Gin from punching one of the Guards down - the Soldiers seeing the actions of a villager quickly attempts to pull him off from the guard. They were successful on separating him - Right hook landed on Gin's left Cheek then a following straight punch to the chest that caused him to stumble and falls backwards. He coughed and grasp for air but they didn't gave him time for that, a kick to that landed to his right side of the rib is issued - he rolls covering his injured part. He lifted his head up only to be greeted by a knee to the nose that broke it as he bleeds out, the women inside evacuated quickly. Gin trying to stop the bleeding while laying down - one of the guards rest his foot on his chest then looks down on him
"Are you an insane, Old Man!?. What gave you courage to intrude here and assaults one of ours".
he stomp on his chest repeatedly, other soldiers were laughing on the background. Gin who's grasping for air and coughing asks
"Whe...re ....is...MY SON, YOU FUCKING BASTARDS".
He shouted out loud, the guard who is stomping him kicks his face repeatedly as he slowly becomes unconscious. The guard then turns and instructs One of the guards to drag him out.
"A filth just intrude to ruin the party, Nc".
Gin emerging out of the tent being pulled by his leg then thrown out. Jacob seeing his blooded Father quickly attends him and tries to wake him up
"Dad!.. Dad! Please wake up!..Daaaaad!!!!".
The guards watch as a poor kids screamed his lungs out crying for his unconscious father. They went inside to continue with their deeds - this acts cemented hatred for Sapien Empire inside Jacobs heart. Indeed their actions against the village people shows why the Sapien Empire is known as land of Tyrants. Several hours passed - Gin regain consciousness, as he opens his eyes he sees his kids near him who were asleep and the Mercenary whom went in pursuit for him and brought him to the infirmary.
"Ughh" he groans as he tries to stand sits upright.
He gets off the bed and carefully attempts to not wake up the kids - he went outside walking slowly. He stands and stares up gazing upon a beautiful clouded night sky.
"Hmmp (sighs), it's already dark... I've no time, I've to find Seth".
"What are you planning to do now Mr Wiesenthal?". The Mercenary emerging from the tent asks
"Hmm...that's obvious, I'm going to find my Son - I know it's hypocritical for me to say this but please watch my children for me".
The Mercenary Sighs
"I figured you will request this, don't worry I will look after the kids...you don't know where was the last time Seth was seen. I assume you will take one of the kids with you?".
Gin turns and face the Mercenary
"Yes, Rez will accompany me - please secretly wake him up and tell him to go outside, I am waiting for him".
The Mercenary stares at Gin for a moment, Gin eyes showing no regret to what he decided upon, the Mercenary went inside to wake up Rez. Few minutes later Rez emerge from the text wearing a robe and a backpack. Gin stares at him for a moment
"I'm sorry to put you through this, I am a failure of a father but please let me rely on you just this once My Son".
Rez stares back at him, he has a face of determination, he sighs and hugs his father tight
"I am willing to help, infact Thank you for not giving up on Brother Seth, we can go now - he is waiting for us, we can't lose anymore time".
Both of them had a feeling that Seth might not be with them anymore but they dismissed this feeling and hopes even if it's a tiniest hope they attached themselves upon that HOPE. They took off on a horseback setting in a search for their love ones.
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In the far Eastern side of the Sapien Empire, Ergaster Temporary Base
Inside the temporary residence where the Ergaster's Warlord (equivalent to Commander). Few high ranked Ergaster's Militants are gathered in one place. Some of them were in distress, they seem wary of something and they're seeking advice on resolving something from their Warlord. One of the Ergaster people speaks
"My Lord, there are sights of the Sapien Army and two of their famous Commanders marching towards our direction".
The room reactions became quiet for a moment. One of the people on a Round table speaks
"My Lord the Commanders are The Mad man Kang and the Unorthodox Nzawu, they're known for their strength and cruel methods - I advice the lord to request reinforcement from the Empi-".
In an instant one of the warlord deciple cuts the Ergaster's head as it went flying, blood splash around. The Warlord first deciple then pushes the corpse on the ground. The room was filled with fear, they knew they need to be cautious about what they say from now on. The Warlord second Deciple come forward and speaks.
"We will continue as planned, you are dismissed".
They all immediately stand up and evacuate the premises. The only people who were left were the Warlord and his three deciples - the Warlord who was showing his back from the assembled council turns and faces his three deciples.
"Truedren, Yusher and Hemis, my three precious deciples - BRING ME THE HEADS OF THE COMMANDERS".
Hearing these words from their Master made their heart race and blood pumps, the first deciple lowers his head to pay respect before he departs, the 2nd deciple grins as he haste out of the tent - meanwhile the 3rd Deciple who was wearing a black rope covering up the face with a mask, who had a height of a early teenage kid slowly disappeared within the thin air without saying any words. The Warlord then turns back and stares at the none. The word was quicky sent out to the entire Ergaster military to prepare for their advance to the Royal Capital.
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Somewhere in a Verlmon River, Sapien Empire
Gin and Rez are seen standing near the Verlmon River frightened with what they're seeing. Gin after searching the forest was lead to the Verlmon River - he sat a camping tent near the river and start looking again for Seth around the River banks, he search for quite some time and he was nowhere into finding him. He had doubts that his Son was alive but he kept ignoring them and continues to search endlessly. Rez was roasting fish and prepare food for his father, it wasn't an easy task cooking while knowing your lost brother probably hasn't touched food for hours. But knowingly they needed strength in order to continue their search he kept cooking. For hours Gin search and refused eating, stating that he will use that time on his search for Seth. Hours passed and rain started to pour, Rez took shelter inside the tent and waits patiently unable to sleep - it kept raining heavily and time was passing fast, it was already 3 Am. Gin went inside the tent drenched - he took off his wet clothes and changed to warmer ones and lays near Rez who asleep at that time, he faces the otherside of the tent as tears fell whilst holding the button of what seems to be Seth's shirt. The feeling of helplessness made him hates himself more - indeed it's the same feeling he felt when his wife was murdered by the Bandits. Time passed and the sun was starting to set, rain was subsiding.
Gin took a rope and set out, he ties the rope around the Rock and dug the hole to push the rock in, he then ties the other end of the rope around his waist. Gin Dives inside the Verlmon River where he found the Shirt's button - he continuously dives in and comes out to grasp for air then went back in to search for Seth within. He came to the conclusion that his Son was no more, what he wanted was to at least find his remains and have him a proper funeral. He kept diving tirelessly for hours - Rez woke up and sees his father went out already, he looked around only to find that his father didn't touch his share of food. He went out to look for him and assist in searching for Seth, even he was starting to realise that his brother might be no longer alive. This hits him the most, he had never felt his heart hurts this much - he puts his hand covering the heart and kneels as he cries in thought of Seth. He tries to compose himself and sees a rope tied on a Rock inside a dug out hole, fear rushing throughout his body as he thought maybe his father took his life after finding out Seth is no more, he haste and tries to pull the rope out of the waters. Gin seeing his rope being pulled, noticed that Rez might be in need of him - he quickly swims out of the river only to be greeted by his Son on his knees helplessly pulling out the rope. He came out of the river and hugs him tight
"Shhhh, I am here don't cry anymore".
Rez panting and grasping for air as Gin consoling him. The sun has risen and birds were chirping, Gin realised that he has to go back to his other children - it was a tough decision to make to leave without Seth but he had no choice.
"Let's go back son and deliver the news of your Brother's passing, indeed it is a Terrible Day For Rain".
Tears rushing down as he help Rez Stands and they walk inside the tent to prepare for their journey back to the Camp/base. After they packed they rode on horseback back to the camp.
It was not an easy journey.