Dark Chateau

Book One - Part One: Sandra “It is set… we will soon be joining our dear sister.” “What of the Elder’s… they will interfere?” “No! They will never be able to stop us Handiedia.” “What makes you so, certain? Did they not banish Liediedia of this realm?” “That may be so! But without the speller… they are powerless to stop us… but we must leave now.” “You have it then? But, we’ll only have one half of their book… what of the other half… it is of no use without that other half.” “True! But, its power will lead us to that other half… we have to go now.” “Then, we must see our mother… let her know.” “No! Handiedia... they would kill her to find us… even, she must not know… that golden cord of Var Dernik’s would force her… to betray us.” “Yes, it would at that, Miadiedia. You are truly of wisdom… let us being gone now!” The Elder’s: “Tresdiedia… we have come before you of a serious nature.” “I do not understand… what is it you want of me?” “We seek your daughters, Handiedia, Miadiedia.” “Elders… if you plan to use that on me… it will be of no use.” She was looking toward the Golden Cord in Var Darnik’ hand. “We were not asking?” Var Dernik seized her as his brother bound her with the cord, interrogating her over some two hours. “Xorxermangus will have our heads for this… Var Dernik.” “Had that been the case… we would not be having this problem of tracking those wenches… now would we? Come… we’d better inform him that we have lost them somewhere near the Earth’s realm.” “He’s not going to like this… no… not at all!” “Gre Thimnara!” Var Darnik command. The demon appeared. Xorxermangus “Elders... if you have not come here to tell me you have you found Miadiedia… why are you still here?” “No! Not yet Xorxermangus, she has fled to the realms of Earth... as you know... the Queen has taken abode there... her sister Handiedia is missing as, well.” “Is she now?” “We believe they have been given mortal forms as, we’ve lost the fix we had on them as they were nearing that realm... plan to use my speller to locate and kill her.” “Then my sister is in great danger... we must retrieve that book at all costs! If she managed to get your half of it she may use it to locate the other half... when combined it will reveal the universe. Go! Find her... that speller! Kill them when you do! Leave none of them to tell of it. Do you understand me Elders?” His eyes vexed... radiating of brilliant yellow. “There is one other thing, the third sister… Liediedia… was banished to that realm before the Queen took abode of it. She we believe can be found… would give us the edge on them as, she was never fully transformed to that of mortal… the sisters may not be aware of it. However, getting her to betray them will prove to be difficult.” “Elders… if harm comes to Sofia… it will prove to be difficult for you two in any of the realms… do I make myself clear.” “We will not fail the Queen… that we promise you.” As, they, then, went to prepare for the journey to the realm of Earth. The Elders traveled to the bulwark of Earth with the aid of Xarxornoc the son of Xorxermangus overseeing the voyage and protection of the Queen of the Seven Worlds. But finding that book was not going to be an easy task... nor, would Sandra look as she had on Basgalor the fourth realm of the hidden worlds. “We’re here! Take these,” The Cherub bestowed upon them of the Veils of Basgalor. “They will reveal you the Goddess Aria... she will find you as, friend when shown of them... but do not remove them even she requests you to. Xorcorenoc will arrive in three days as, she will not be detected of any… and she will not answer you so, do not try to channel her… when those sisters are found she will return to inform Xorxermangus.” He spoke then, vanish. The Elders stepped to the bulwark and faced one the other as, Var Darnik closed his eyes turned and stepped through as it was with Var Dernik too, to follow, finding himself with his brother to be standing before the Grand Chateau. “I see you hesitated as usual.” “I did none of the sort! I merely thought you should go first.” “Oh! Come, now! Admit it! You were afraid.” “Why must you haggle... you always haggle... just...” But before he finished his words Oriaus seized Var Darnik with the blade of his sword. “You darn the garments of the fourth world... why have you entered this realm?” “Now there is an, item I’ve not seen for some spell of time.” Var Dernik spoke as, he peered at the Majestic sword. “We forged that when you were but a boy of learning.” “That is of a lie... the Queen presented me before the High Council... Var Darzor and Magnimayus... presented me of it... has never left my side since... you must be spies of the Dark One’s.” “Do be careful of that blade... it will be but chance should you win against us young Oriaus.” “How do you know my name?” “Because, Oriaus, they are the Elders of Basgalor.” “Will someone have him release me?” “There you go again... whining... you’re always doing that.” “Good Priestess, the Sword, please.” “Release the Elder Oriaus... I can vouch for him.” “Elder! Do forgive me.” He released Var Darnik and knelt before them. “You only done what we would have... but, as for Var Darzor... he was our father... we forged that sword at his command... with that of the Holy Sword that the Priestess carries.” “Why have you come here Elders?” The Priestess approached them. “We must speak to Goddess Aria at once!” “That is not possible. Not of this day anyhow. But the Princess Oria may accept you... wait here... Cre` Tharnath.” Oriaus summoned. But as, the demon beheld their presence he fell before them. “It is an honor to meet you Elders... how I may be of service.” “Rise, up! Xorxermangus has sent us... the Queen is in danger.” “What is the meaning of this Elder!” Oriaus spoke. “We will explain, but, we cannot do so here... Miadiedia... has fled Basgalor Priestess. She has been tracked to this realm... I’ve said enough for now... present us before the Princess at once.” “They speak the truth.” Cre` Tharnath turned to Oriaus. “I sense the Queen is truly in danger, we must present them at once. I will journey before Aria... she will desire to accept them... Oria has not the power to do so. I also, sense they carry the veils of Xerxor... the danger must be very grave.” “Come... we’ll be safe at the cottage... it’s protected by a barrier of the Scepter... Cre` Tharnath... bring the Goddess there.” “As, you, command Priestess.” They reached the cottage a few hours before Cre` Tharnath returned with the Goddess... the Elder’s bowing before her... Oriaus standing at her side... the Priestess at work of creating a stronger barrier with the scepter... the veils of Xerxor glowing from beneath their white raiment’s as the Goddess stood before them. “The shields... give them to Cre` Tharnath till needed for that of your return. Now, how may I help you Elders?” “We are to keep them on at the command of Xorxermangus the God of Xerxor... Miadiedia and her sister Handiedia have fled that of Basgalor. Liediedia is on this realm as, well. They plan to kill the Queen... take these realms for the Dark One’s... took pact with Krangnar... Kringnar the demon brothers from what we can tell... with the aid of their Masters servant Heloran, to remove them would reveal our presence here.” “Is but a small task to stop them... I’ll bring in the forces of light to help.” “Normally that would work Goddess... however!” Var Dernik spoke. “Why do I sense a greater deed than, that at hand?” “What my brother is trying to say is that... not only has Miadiedia fled... But, she had also.” “But, she, what?” The Goddess qu