As if a crack of lightning had struck her with the absol’s words, she knew what had to be done. She knew exactly what was happening and how to save Asemon. She looked up and locked Zandrophin’s gaze within her own. She knew the expression on his face; his mind automatically jumped to Eira, Marcus, or someone else he did not care for.
"What help are you seeking, Highness? Who do you plan to reach out to for aid?" His tone was bittersweet. But he gave Akane an idea. Perhaps, I won’t have to face this by myself. But it still means much work to be done. I hope my pokemon are up for it. Her thoughts were cryptic in case Mentus was listening.
”I know what must be done.” She bowed very respectfully to the absol. ”Thank you friend.”
”Zandrophin. I will be needing you, Lady Eira, Marcus, that Z man, and anyone else relatively powerful enough willing to come. We must all rendezvous at Hurricane Isle, which is the second island of the three islands. I will send out letters in every direction. But as the details are still hazy, I don’t expect many to come. However, because of these strange happenings, I will need to find that help the absol told me I needed. It will take at least a week and that’s me being generous with my skills.” She sighed. This was going to be a tough time for all. But she was free to leave at any time with her royal guard substituting for her duties.
"Sanity is only an idea made real, to make those who are boring feel better." -Akane
Zandrophin swore inwardly at the mention of Eira's name. Outwardly, he only nodded. He knew that admitting to ask for her aid was difficult on Akane, far more so than it was for Zandrophin.
"As you say, Highness. Dolos, come on...we have much to do."
He withdrew Dolos back into his Dusk Ball. Zandrophin turned back to Akane,
"This may not be the best time...but you must settle up with Prasha and myself. We agreed on 6,000 each. I will take Prasha's fee and get it to him upon my return to Pyron. No matter the circumstances, I have bills to pay...and debts must be settled, wouldn't you agree?"
Do not fight for a cause or for what you believe in: Fight for yourself, because who you are rarely changes. Zandrophin
Zandrophin quietly accepted his new role. He mentioned the pay again and Akane was willing as always to oblige for him. She sauntered towards Zandrophin and gave a slight bow and the agreed upon twelve-thousand poke was immediately deposited into his hand in a silken bag.
”Feel free to count it. I counted it myself. twice.” she was patient and always wanted to make sure he was satisfied enough to continue working for her. He never disappointed her.
"Sanity is only an idea made real, to make those who are boring feel better." -Akane
Prasha collapsed in the street. Sweat poured from his body and he lay there gasping for air. No!!! No not now please not now. Thought Prasha trying to get his barrings. The storm was on it's way, he could see the line of the storm past the coast as women, men, and children ran for the underground. The first lighting strike hit a house on the beach and it burst into flames. Another lightning strike hit a house near to Prasha.
Prasha was laying in the street, he couldn't move. A loud crack and a house exploded. Debris flew through the air and hit Prasha straight in the head, a large gash appeared and blood seeped into Prasha's eyes. A little boy was trapped under debree and Prasha began crawling toward him.
As Prasha got nearer he heard the scream of his parents. Prasha panicked and curled into a ball. Vividly he saw the four armed men run into his house. Prasha began sobbing uncontrollably. "I FAILED YOU HE SCREAMED, KILL ME! KILL ME INSTEAD!!!" Prasha did not know he was screaming his lungs out, but saw the man pick his father's head up and put a large knife to his Father's throat. "STOP IT!!! PLEASE NO!!!!" Prasha was crawling to the unconscious boy. His flash back clear as day in his head. A loud crack and his Father's throat burst open fire spewed from it, but it was the house next to him exploding. Heavy rain pounded Prasha as he sobbed. He picked the boy up and limped to the underground carrying the boy, weeping Prasha navigated the streets.
Prasha came to the door of the Underground, a woman was outside and saw him stagger in bleeding from his skull, white from the bone showed. The woman ran out and took the child from Prasha and tried to pull Prasha as well. Prasha looked into the woman's eyes as two appeared infront of him. "Kill me, I failed my family." Prasha's head hit the cement and he passed out.
Zandrophin took the coin purse and looked inside. He wasn't expecting to be short-changed...but a little extra wouldn't be frowned upon, either.
"A pleasure doing business with you once again, Highness. I would like to make a request, however..."
He paced around the room for a bit before continuing.
"I would like more information on your plan. Why send everyone to this remote isle? Traveling there will be dangerous enough...with this disaster on the way. Would Prasha and I not serve more good here ensuring the safety of the people? Prasha's done as I asked...he's already---"
A sharp pain spread through his entire body. He staggered back into the wall, clutching his forehead in one hand. After a few moments, he seemed to shake it off and regain his composure...but he was paler than before.
What the hell was that? Something's not right......Prasha!
He looked up at Akane, who was looking intently at him. She appeared almost slightly confused. He straightened up, but his voice was rather weak,
"Apologies...I'm....not sure what....came over me...What was I saying?"
Do not fight for a cause or for what you believe in: Fight for yourself, because who you are rarely changes. Zandrophin
”Zandrophin, I know you must be lost,” She held her hand out to him to help bring him back to his feet. ”But there is no time for me to explain now. I must get to work immediately.” she shook her head and led him up and out of the dungeon. Her face was crumpled in deep thought and her plans for the following week.
”My guards will send out letters in every direction. You shall receive yours with information and instruction later. Do not come if you feel you will gain nothing. I am not forcing anyone to help.” She quickly gathered the ends of her dress in her hands.
”Do not fear. I am certain that even if just a few people go, we will all live.” She laughed as she waved her goodbye to her friend.
"Sanity is only an idea made real, to make those who are boring feel better." -Akane
Post by Zandrophin on Jul 11, 2014 22:51:01 GMT -6
As he left the castle...Zandrophin became more aware of what happened to him. Prasha was in danger...and only he could sense it.
I've formed a mental connection with him? Is that possible?
Sir...you've known him for quite a while. Your exposure to me has most likely caused you to pick up some residual psychic connection ability...though you must actively choose to link up.
All I know is...he's in trouble...hurt bad. We have to get to him. I know where he is....the Underground. We can grab Rose on the way back. Let's move, Mentus.
A small blue orb formed around the pair and they took off, back towards Pyron City and their incapacitated friend.
Do not fight for a cause or for what you believe in: Fight for yourself, because who you are rarely changes. Zandrophin