Daydan Taboo Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 (( Sceptre Academy - Vatican City Rome - Earth ))::The robed guildsman walked quickly through the shadowy halls of theSceptre buildings, they were dark cold and uninviting places, theirGothic columns rising up into the sky like razor sharp teeth.. The city was as old as the stones it stood on and more.. It had been a struggleto get this far but he was nearly there, one more obstacle stood in hisway... His mind was almost a blank as he could feel mental probescoming in from all directions, he was no novice at this task, he wouldsucceed or die, he had to, the safety of his own beliefs relied on it..He could feel several strong minds sadistically trying to rape his mindand penetrate his thoughts but he was a skilled Reader, far beyond theunderstanding of these power hungry Terrans.. Beneath the dark cloak of the guildsman he brandished a small stiletto bladed short sword aboutthirty centimetres from pommel to tip.. He clutched it closer to his naked skin hoping to hide it from prying eyes, it was not so much the eyes herethat was the danger, it was the minds of the many Masters and Aconites that patrolled the halls like Yakuza guards on a death wish.. :: :: All was going to plan though as he paused for a moment looking acrossthe open courtyard, in the late evening sky birds sang as the flew back and forth with nesting material from the small garden area, in the centre a single figure in a long black robe and tall pointed hat like that of a fishhead stooped over a fountain pool and gazed at his own reflection.. :: Guildsman: oO Something is not right, I sense others, there, there andthere. Oo ::He thought to himself pointing out the location of severalpoints around the court yard garden..:: oO I must flush them out firstto ensure my escape.. Oo ::His mind focused on one goal, to kill the Cardinal..:: ::The guildsman took one final look in all directions and then spedacross the opening at full speed with his long pointed blade heldaloft.. his foot falls were silent and his speed breath taking, with afinal scream of strength he struck at the centre of the tall figuresback..:: :: Suddenly the figure dropped to the floor falling flat to the ground quicklycurling up into a tight ball, the guildsman was puzzled by the defensivemove and withdrew his striking arm to strike again... The cardinalsevasive manoeuvre was enough to give several priests coming from alldirections the chance to throw themselves at the guildsman and smotherhim before he could fell another blow, frustrated with his failure thepowerful reader turned his eyes to one of the priests, sparkling with anunbelievable fire the priest was transfixed in his eyes, another moreexperienced priest yelled at him wildly..:: Priest: Look not into his eyes, he is a triple star six!:: The master laughed at the comment and watched the struggle as theguildsman tried in vain to break free being slowly pinned and manacledwith no mercy or regard for his suffering.. Struggling against sixother bodies bent on smothering him to the floor the guildsman let flywith many good hard and punishing blows but each priest was numb toevery pain so as to capture the assassin.. As he curled up to fend offthe blows the guildsman praised himself, the cloaks the priests worewere stealth cloaks making them blend in perfectly with their back grounds, the cardinal was neveralone in the first place.. His instincts were correct all along..:: :: The guildsmans target peered back into his burning eyes and screamedin agony, he tried to cover his face but now the link was to strong, theguildsman looked straight through his flesh and into his soul, even asseveral priests proceeded to kick and beat him insanely trying to breakhis mental attack on the cowering priest..:: Cardinal: Your efforts were brave assassin, but your attempt futile,such a waste of your talents.. ::The cardinal shooed his priests away seeing no reason for the need ofguards with the guildsman securely bound and beaten.. A single priestlay on the floor sobbing unable to look another being in the eyes, hewas eventually dragged away from the courtyard. The guildsman struggledagainst the manacles and chains trying to assess their strength whilethe old man grinned at him.. The guildsman could feel fresh wounds onhis face and knuckles, the taste of blood sweet and sticky in the backof his throat:: Cardinal: You shall be free of pain in good time, do not waste yourstrength on trying to escape, more worthy assassins than you have triedand failed.. :: The shaved head of the guildsman was brought into view as theCardinal pulled the hood from his once covered head.. The guildsmanstopped struggling and looked at the much older man in his eyes.. Evenwith his robes of peace and justice the guildsman knew this mans truehistory, The Coven, the Illuminate, the Masonic brotherhood, TheAlliance. All organisation geared to the betterment of the Few by themany or the ignorant, it left a venomous stain on the good work of theguild and until this stain was removed no guildsman would rest..:: :: The old mans bony weak hand struck the younger looking man about theface several times and laughed.. With his wrinkled old hand it did nothurt the guildsman but the tone of the old mans laughter at theguildsman's plight was one of cruelty..:: Cardinal: Such a waste, I have need of a good Assassin, you could workfor me and want for nothing my young apprentice.. ::The Cardinal dug his long unkempt nails into the guildsman's jaw andsqueezed as hard as he could..::Cardinal: Do you not wish to live? Guildsman: Through a clenched mouth.. :: Yes.. ::His tone was raw and unpractised..:: Cardinal: You must have known that you would be watched at your everystep in these buildings, there has never been a successful assassinationattempt under my rule, and do you know why? ::The old mans arrogance grated on the guildsman's nerves, just twoseconds free near this cruel monster and he could end the suffering ofmillionsforever..:: Guildsman: Why? ::Looking coldly into the old mans eyes..::::Grinning at him the cardinal lowered his face towards him and squeezedthe guildsman's mouth open, as he spoke he cringed and spat globs ofsaliva into his prisoners mouth and face..:: Cardinal: Because the moment you conspired against me your actions wereknown to me.. You can not defeat me, I know what lurks behind the eyesof everyone in my sight and you are no exception my weak minded littlesewer rat... :: The guildsman struggled helplessly against the titanium shackles..The old Cardinal pushed his face away and kicked him hard in the chestmaking him fall backwards, the downed guildsman struggled to pickhimself back up on to his knees again..:: Cardinal: You are no fun, you are as weak as a Child, I could burn outyour will to live with just one look, why do you serve that uselesswoman, what of you own desires, do you not want wealth beyond yourimaginings, or women so obedient that you do not have to lift a finger..They would wait on your every need until the day you die.. :: The guildsman looked up at him defiantly..Guildsman: What good is wealth.. Cardinal: Wealth is power..Guildsman: What good is a woman's desire to please if it is not donewith love.. Cardinal: Love is a Myth dreamed up by poets and dreamers.. What do Icare of love when I can have any woman I desire.. ::The guildsman cringed as he imagined the old man crawling over somenubile young beauty.. A shudder rippled down his spine..:: Cardinal: ::laughing..:: You think it sickening. :: Laughing again.::Perhaps you are right, but I indulge in my every desire and crave eachdepravity more and more. With power comes privilege and I intend to bevery privileged my friend.. ::The cardinal clenched his fist into a tight ball and looked deeplyinto the guildsman's eyes..:: Cardinal: Join us, join us and enjoy unimaginable luxuries, women, wineand what ever you desire.. :: The guildsman bowed his head.. :: Guildsman: And what do I have to do for this fate, sell my soul to thedevil? Cardinal: :: Laughing..:: Nothing so vulgar my young apprentice.Go back to that whore priestess of yours and bring to me her bloodyheart, do this and you will want for nothing..Guildsman: But?::The Cardinal interrupted abruptly giving the guildsman no time toanswer..:: Cardinal: Swear on it.. Give me your oath.Guildsman: She is the figure head of my faith.. Cardinal: Faith is irrelevant, power is almighty..Serve me worm and live, refuse and die... What say you?::Looking up the guildsman's eyes showed fear and pain, he bowed hishead and kissed the Cardinals robes with his blooded lips.. ::Cardinal: YES!! ::He called to some priests nearby..:: Unchain him immediately.. Priest: But master..Cardinal: I said unchain him..:: He slapped the priest to the floor, the priest whimpered under theold mans gaze, the guildsman still looked down at the floor clenchinghis fists forcing them tightly against his bonds..::Priest: But he is a triple 6 master.. Cardinal.. You fools, I to am a triple six, do you not think I knowwhen someone is lying to me, free him I tell you or suffer unimaginablepain.. :: The priest carefully unlocked the manacles from the guildsman andstepped backwards trembling, there was something about the guildsman'sposture that was not right, he was unafraid almost arrogant in hisstance.. He bent down and picked up the long blade at his feet and wipedit's surface against his soft dark cloak..:: Cardinal: Go now my young apprentice, bring me back her heart and I willshower you with unimaginable riches.. ::Putting his arm around theguildsman in a friendly gesture..:: Go now and bring Sceptre to it'stotal domination of all life in the universe.. ::Something stopped the guildsman traitor in his tracks, a single word,a sound, the tone of the old mans voice so close to his ears.. In alarge powerful sweeping arch the guildsman's cloak flew over the old manbody like a sheet of darkness.. Before he was revealed again three deeplunges of the long dagger penetrated the old mans weak and feeble body..each blow puncturing several vital organs.. The old man grasped theguildsman tightly trying to hang on to life just long enough to ask onefinal question as his last breath slipped from his lips..:: Cardinal: You lied.. you lied, hooowwwwww....Guildsman: oO And so did you old man... Oo:: The guildsman let the body of the old man fall to the floor, the twopriests stared at him in disbelief, not giving them any more time toreact the guildsman darted towards the buildings and jumped up onto it'suneven surface, the gothic like buildings were much the same as most ofthe rock faces on earth and Betazed for climbing difficulty, with inseconds he was up on the roof tops and running back and forth across thedarkened shadows.. Before the alarm was raised the two priest searchedupwards but could see him no more, just visible was a small ship flyingover head that slowed to a halt and then sped off in to the night skyand eventually disappeared in a bright blue flash of light..:: -tbc- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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