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Borg
Shuttle 1 "I will now go to the gate, wake the army of Anaspa," Iinan said. "Use the gate to conquer any world we wish, then we can rule the universe together," Makia finished. Iinan smiled at her as Curan came up behind the two. "My lord, we now have the key. Unfortunately it is on the arm of a young boy," Curan said. "That is fine, somebody needs to have it on their arm for the army to awake," Iinan said. He turned to face Tanaia, he walked closer to her. As Tanaia backed away she suddenly found herself on a balcony in an ancient looking city. Iinan, fully regenerated, was in front of her. She and Iinan then started to kiss. Curan watched in disgust as Makia kissed the rotting Iinan. He shuddered a little, then he walked away.
Back
in the city "Er, I think there is," James said. "For one thing they cannot hurt the boy, the key protects whoever is wearing it," Arden said. "They'll be on their way to that gate though, we don't even know where to go," Tom said. Craig smiled. "That's not accurate, Tommy." "Oh really, how do you know where it is?" Tom asked. "I don't, but I know someone who will," Craig replied.
The
next day, the Janain Desert "If in the unlikely event of Iinan needing help, we'll need the Book of Death. Keep it with you," Curan said as he handed Tanaia the book. Lartinan came in carrying Duncan. He put him onto the floor in front of him. "Lena, how come you're here?" Tanaia glanced back at Curan, then she knelt down in front of Duncan. "It's Tanaia little boy, now shut up and behave." "What does behave mean?" Duncan asked. Tanaia smiled. "Trust me, if you don't do it, you'll wish you had." "Iinan wishes to meet the boy," Curan said. Lartinan pushed Duncan forward into the train's next room. The opposite door opened and the three guys from the temple came in. "This is nice, very nice," the lead guy said. "What took you so long?" Curan asked. "Don't stress old man, you could have a heartattack you know. We had things to take care of," the lead guy replied. "You know the deal, curses and all," Yash said. "You and curses, don't you ever go a day without mentioning them," the third guy said. "What's our chore, old man?" the lead guy asked. Curan laughed slightly. "You'll see, Tanaia?" Tanaia smiled, "follow me, gentlemen."
The
next room "I know you can understand me, little one. You are the chosen one, you will open the gate of Abatua, and take me anywhere I want," Iinan said. "What if I get lost?" Duncan asked. Iinan laughed quietly and he knelt down in front of Duncan. "You have an odd sense of humour, boy. You are your father's son. But I know something you don't. That key is gift, and a curse," Iinan replied. "You're freaking me out," Duncan muttered. "Let me put it simply boy, if you do not enter the gate's home when the sun strikes on the third day the key will suck all the life out of you," Iinan said. "Oh crap," Duncan stuttered. "Indeed. It would be a good idea if you don't get lost... wouldn't it?" Iinan said slyly. "My parents are going to kick your arse," Duncan said. Iinan sighed, he removed his mask. Duncan freaked and he backed away from Iinan. "I don't think so, somehow."
Elsewhere
in the desert, a small village "This is it?" Tom asked. "Yeah, this is the place. I wonder if he remembers me," Craig replied. The door to the building opened, and a small man came out. He took one look at Craig and he panicked. "Hiya, Izan!" Craig said. The guy backed away, and he ran back inside the building, locking the door behind him. "Hey, you cheeky buggar!" Craig yelled at the door. Lena tried not to laugh, "he definitely remembers you." "I guess he's a little shy," Craig muttered, ignoring Lena's comment. "We haven't got time for this," James said. Jessie groaned. "I hate people like that, I just wanna.." she was saying as she waving her hands in front of her. The door to the building burst open. Everyone stared blankly at it. "Erm ookay," Tom muttered. "Erm, somebody get our stuff," James said. "What stuff?" Tom asked. "Duh, the guns," James replied. "Oh right, go on Craig," Tom said. "No, I'm the only one who knows that guy," Craig moaned. "Tom, you go," Jessie said. "But..." Tom muttered. Jessie glared at him with the black eyes again. He freaked out, and he ran back towards the hover car. Arden went further into the town as the others went inside the building. "Whatever you want, I don't care. Forget it, human. I'm not getting shot in the arse again, it's my second most sensitive area," Izan rambled on. The group just watched him as he rambled on and picking stuff up. "What happened?" Lena asked. Craig was about to answer, but Izan answered for him. "It was just the other day. We were just out and about, he wanted to save three girls from this gun man. I got shot, he got off scots free." "Three girls? Izan, you and me should talk," Lena said. Craig glanced at her with a confused look on his face. "Only if you don't shoot me in the arse. Let me tell you though, I'm not doing any jobs that involve him, I don't care about the price," Izan said. James and Jessie went up closer to Izan, he took one look at Jessie and he got scared. "Look, our son's been kidnapped. We'll pay you anything, just help us," James said. "Ok, ok, just tell that woman of yours to stop staring at me like that," Izan stuttered. Jessie and James glanced at each other. She still had the black eye look. "What's he on about?" Jessie asked. "Those black eyes aren't permanent are they?" James replied. Jessie sighed as she shook her head. Lena tapped Craig on the shoulder, she pointed behind her. They both turned their heads, and they saw a guy in a bath reading a paper. They both giggled quietly. "What do you want from me then?" Izan asked. "Erm do you know where this gate is?" James replied questioningly. "Oh the gate of Abatua, yeah I do. But I wouldn't advice going there, if you go into that surrounding oasis you'll never come back out," Izan replied. "Perhaps we didn't make ourselves clear, we want to go there," Jessie said. Izan looked scared again as he looked at her. "Ok, just don't hurt me, ok," Izan stuttered. Jessie smiled and she turned back to James. "I could get used to this." "Why do I get the feeling I'm going to get shot in the arse," Izan muttered.
Later "Craig, are you sure this guy's reliable?" Lena asked. "Yeah he's reliable, ish," Craig replied. They all turned the corner and they saw a huge air balloon. Izan walked up to the group. "Isn't she a beauty?" he asked proudly. "It's a fucking balloon," James replied. "Yeah, of course it is," Izan said. "You know, you were right," James said. Izan looked puzzled. "About what?" "Turn around," James said. "What for?" Izan asked. "I'm going to shoot you in the ass," James replied and he pulled out a small gun. Izan panicked, and he held is hands up. "Woah woah, big guy. The balloon's fast, and quiet. Perfect for sneaking up on people. Just spare me." Tom sniggered. "Big guy?" "Do you want to get shot?" James asked. "No, but I think Izan's got a sight problem. You're a little runt compared to me," Tom replied. Jessie glared at Tom with the black eyes again. "Hey, I'm smaller than he is, what are you trying to say?" Tom tried not to look scared. "Ok, ok, I guess I can't mess with you two anymore." "Don't look my way," Lena warned. "I call anyone who tries to hurt me, big guy. It's a compliment, it usually works," Izan said. "Can we go now?" Arden asked.
Later
that day, on the balloon "One question. Where did you read this stuff?" Craig asked. "Another question, what three girls?" Lena asked. "Oh, are you jealous, Lena?" Tom sniggered. His answer was a very Janeway deathglare. "Never mind," Tom stuttered. "They needed help, so I helped them," Craig replied. "And?" Lena said questioningly. "And they thanked me, then left," Craig said. "Oh so they didn't go 'my hero', that kinda crap," Lena said. "If they did there was probably something wrong with them," Tom sniggered. "Screw you, Tom," Craig muttered. Tom smiled jokingly. He turned to Arden. "So, er, how come Jessie's all black eyed?" "Cos she's a witch," Faye muttered from the side of the balloon. Lena, Tom and Craig stared at her oddly. "Yeah I knew that already," Tom said. "Actually she is correct," Arden said. "If she is a witch, how come she doesn't have any powers?" Lena asked. "Oh she does, she's proved that already," Faye muttered. "She has, when?" Craig asked. Faye sighed. "When Iinan's soldiers froze, that was her. That door opened because of her too." "She was just as confused as the rest of us, so that's not right," Tom said. "It is correct. She has the power now, she's just not aware of it. Witches are never born with the power, it comes in time," Faye said. "Ok, Annika and Juna don't have black eyes. Why does Jessie have them?" Lena asked. "Black eyes usually represent evil," Faye replied. Lena, Craig and Tom glanced at each other. "Then shouldn't Annika and Juna, the evil sisters, have the black eyes instead of Jessie," Craig asked. "You don't believe me, do you. I don't care," Faye said, and she turned away. "Next question, what's up with her?" Tom asked. "Don't know, but she isn't the Faye we know," Craig replied. Meanwhile James and Jessie were at the front of the balloon, watching the view. "This is fast, I hate to know what slow's like," Jessie muttered. "Yeah. If that guy wasn't flying this piece of crap, I'd shoot him," James said. "No you wouldn't, knowing you you'd just hit him," Jessie said. "Yeah, I guess I would normally. Just right now I'm ready to kill someone," James said. Jessie smiled and she placed her hand on top of his. "Just don't try to kill me, cos I'm in the mood to fight back." James laughed slightly and he put his arm around her. "Yes ma'am."
The
next day "About time too, I thought you had a chore for us," the lead guy said angrily. "I do now, come on in," Tanaia said, she went through the nearest door. The three guys followed her into a dark room. As soon as they were inside Tanaia walked out and slammed the door shut. "What kind of chore is this?" the lead guy asked. "This place is cursed," Yash said. "Oh for crying out loud. How can a train be cursed? You're obsessed, next you'll be saying our shuttle is cursed," the third guy said. The lead guy turned to the other two. "Give it a rest, will ya!" Yash and the third guy screamed, the lead guy turned around and he saw Iinan coming towards them. The lead guy started to panic and he fired his gun at him. Iinan pushed the lead guy out of the way, and he crashed into the wall. Iinan grabbed a hold of the third guy. He opened his mouth and he started to suck the skin off the guy. He regenerated a little, then he let the third guy drop to the ground. "Oh crap!" the lead guy yelled. Iinan smiled at the remaining two men.
Meanwhile "No," Lartinan replied. "Why?" Duncan asked. "Because we're not," Lartinan growled. "Why?" Duncan asked. "Because!" Lartinan snapped. "Why?" Duncan asked. "Because!" Lartinan yelled and he threw his knife down near Duncan's hand. The blade went in between his two fingers. "Oh cool, that was brill. Perfect aim!" Duncan laughed. "What are you talking about, I missed," Lartinan muttered. Lartinan started drumming his fingers, so did Duncan. Lartinan was about to attack Duncan again. "I need the bog," Duncan said quickly.
Meanwhile
Meanwhile,
again Lartinan pushed Duncan again. "Hurry up!" Duncan looked around again. "Eeew, do I have to go here." "NOW!" Lartinan yelled. Duncan looked up at him in disgust. "I can't go if someone's watching." Lartinan groaned and he turned around. "I don't trust you, you'll look," Duncan said. Lartinan glared at him over his shoulder. He walked out and slammed the door. Duncan jumped up at the bars on the window. Obviously he couldn't pull them apart. He looked down at the toilet, his face cringed. "Oh geeze, can't anyone flush the toilet!" He pressed down on the flush, as he did so he saw that the water was going down a hole in the train. He pressed the emergency stop button, which immediately stopped the train. Meanwhile Iinan looked around the room he was in. "The boy," he said. Duncan ran away from the train as quick as he could, he ran into what looked like an outdoor temple. Iinan and Tanaia came out of the train. They saw Duncan run into the distance. "Don't worry, he won't get away," Iinan said slyly. Duncan reached the far end of the temple thing. He looked around, no one was following him. He sighed and he sat down behind a large stone. He then saw someone coming towards him. He panicked and he stood up. Iinan came up in front of him which made Duncan calm down. "Dad? How come you're here?" he asked nervously. Iinan laughed quietly, he beckoned Duncan over to him. Duncan lost control of himself and he found himself going closer to Iinan. "Your father's not here boy, you've seen the last of him."
Back
on the balloon Faye turned around, as she did so she turned into somebody else. "What are you looking at?" "Unu?" Jessie muttered, and she quickly turned back around. She looked back, and Faye was still looking over the side of the balloon like nothing happened. "I do not understand why you won't believe me," Arden said. "For one thing Lena's stronger than I am, yet you're saying she's only a Natural one and I'm a Chosen," James said. "If you don't accept the truth then you won't be able to live to your expectations," Arden said. "What is that supposed to mean?" James asked. Arden sighed, "never mind." Jessie felt the wind again, she also heard the voice again. This time she understood what it was saying. "It's time to remember who you are." Meanwhile Iinan and Tanaia were kneeling next to each other. Iinan had the Book of Death in front of him. "Our love was a true love, a love that continued through all of our past lives. It will continue for incarnations to come, forever." He leaned forward and he waved his hand in front of them both. They saw into the past. Both Tanaia and Jessie were in the flashback like they were re-living it. Jessie, or rather Unu, was on a balcony opposite another building. The balcony wasn't that far above the ground. She saw Iinan on the opposite balcony, then she saw Makia coming up to him. Unu narrowed her eyes at them both, then she watched in horror as she saw them both kissing. They stopped suddenly when the sound of somebody slamming a nearby door occurred. "The king, what should we do," Iinan was saying. "It's ok, just go and hide," Makia said. "Makia?" a familiar voice called. Makia put her hand behind her back as Unu's father came up to her. "Who was in here with you?" Unu's father asked. "No one," Makia replied. Iinan came up behind Unu's father. He turned around to face him. "Iinan, what are you doing here?" Unu saw Makia pull out a knife. She leaned over the side of the balcony, "guards, my father needs you now!" she yelled. The guards outside of the building rushed inside but it was too late. Makia plunged the knife into her father's back. Iinan also pulled out a knife, and he also stabbed him. Unu watched the pair stab her father countless times. She screamed and she fell over the balcony. Everyone in the balloon heard Jessie scream, they saw her go over the side of the balloon. James, Lena and Tom were the first to react. They rushed over and caught her by the legs just in time. "You must go, now!" Makia screamed. "No, I'm not going to leave you!" Iinan yelled. His followers quickly arrived on the scene and they dragged him away. "Makia!" he yelled. "Iinan!" Makia screamed as the guards arrived. She turned to them. "He is no longer in his way, and neither am I," she said, and she stabbed herself with her own knife. Tanaia fell unconscious, Iinan started reading from the book. A dark grey cloud came towards Tanaia. It went inside her after Iinan finished speaking from the book. Tanaia woke up again. She looked around and she saw Iinan. "Iinan?" she said. "Makia," Iinan said.
The balloon "There shouldn't be anything left to tell..." Arden said. "They're memories, I saw Makia and Iinan killing Unu's father. Unu fell over the balcony in shock," Jessie muttered. "But I thought Unu lived after that, she fell for Iinan. That seems strange since he killed her father," Lena said. "He was into witchcraft, the stories say she was brainwashed so he could use her to gain control of both planets. After all she was going to be the queen after her father died," Arden said. "It wasn't a very high balcony, anyone would survive that drop," Jessie muttered. "I believe there is more to the hallucinations. You originally thought that the hallucinations were just trying to tell her that the key was in danger. But maybe they're telling her something else,"Arden said. "What else could they be telling her?" James asked. "I know exactly what, it's exactly what I've been telling you. It all adds up," Arden replied. "Er, what?" Jessie said. "James is a Chosen Slayer, you are the protector of the gate key, and your son holds the key to the gate. Three sides to the pyramid," Arden said. "What's the Slayer part got to do with it?" James asked. "Jessie can't protect the key on her own," Arden replied. "How does the witch stuff fit in?" Tom asked. "What witch stuff?" Jessie asked angrily. Tom cowered. "Remember the soldiers freezing on the spot? The door opening on it's own. You did that. Your powers are developing," Arden replied. "Gee, I thought those people from 'Cause & Effect' were joking about that," Jessie muttered. "The witch stuff doesn't fit into the pyramid theory. Jessie probably has witch powers because Unu was involved in witchcraft. Iinan was too, but men can't naturally be witches. All of this was planned thousands of years ago," Arden said. "How does this story end?" Lena asked. "That's for you lot to decide," Arden replied. "Convenient," James muttered. "There is a fine line between convenience and fate," Arden said.
The
next day "Jess, are you sure this is the right place?" James asked. "Not now, I had a feeling that Duncan had been here," Jessie replied. "Hmm, you have to remember your witch senses will not have fully developed. We'll split up anyway," Arden said. The group split up, and they looked around the temple. Jessie saw a chain that was tied to a post. She went over to it, then she picked it up. She suddenly saw Duncan at what looked like a valley. Then everything went back to normal. "Guys!" she yelled. Everyone ran up to her. "What, what is it?" James asked. "I have no idea, I just saw Duncan at this valley, then it went back to normal," Jessie muttered. "Does that mean he's there already, or he's nearly there?" Craig asked. "We have no way of knowing. Either way we'd better be quick," Arden replied. They all rushed back towards the balloon.
An
hour and a half later Lartinan turned to Duncan, he picked him up and shook him roughly. "You lead them here, didn't you.. tell me how!" "Lartinan, leave the boy alone," Iinan said. Lartinan slowly put Duncan back on the ground. "I hope your parents enjoyed their trip, because it's about to end," Iinan said. He raised his arms into the air. The river rose around him as he did so. He pushed his hands forward, then all the water in the river went rushing after the balloon as a huge wave. The group on the balloon heard something strange. They all looked around nervously to see what it was. Izan turned around, and he saw the wave coming towards them. "We're in trouble!" he screamed. Everyone turned and they saw the wave. Izan pulled a lever and the balloon went a lot faster forward. Faye held onto the side watching the wave calmly. "So Iinan, trying to pull another one of your tricks. Well two can play at that game." She climbed onto the edge of the balloon, yet she managed to keep her balance. She raised her own arms into the air and the wave went into the opposite direction. Iinan narrowed his eyes and he looked back up. He pushed his hands forward again. The wave came back towards the balloon way, a lot faster than before. Faye tried pushing her hands forward to send it back, but it was too strong. "I can't do it!" she yelled. She quickly climbed back into the balloon. Jessie put her own hands in front of her, and the wave stopped in it's tracks. She turned to the others. "Hey, I did that," she said. Everyone sighed. Jessie dropped her hands down to her sides, when she did so the wave unfroze and it collided with the balloon. Iinan headed back to the shore. The river was now only a few centimetres deep. Iinan went up to Duncan and he placed his hand on his head. Duncan pushed his hand away.
The oasis
around the gate "We're going to get Duncan back then we'll be coming back so make it quick," Craig said. "Oh yeah, that's realistic. I'll need a heck of a lot of gas to fill this balloon up again. Do you see a good place that has gas, huh?" Izan asked. "If you had a balloon that took hot air, you could fill it up easily," Craig said. He climbed down from the balloon. "What's that supposed to mean!" Izan yelled. The group headed further into the forest. Izan sighed, "nice knowing you." Tom looked around the group. "Hey, where's Faye?" "It isn't Faye," Lena said. "Ok, where's Faye's body?" Tom asked. Everyone looked around, they couldn't see her anywhere. "We'll have to worry about her later," James said. A few minutes later the group were on higher ground, the side of a large hill. They were sorting out their weaponry. Tom was looking at a small cave. "Hey guys look, skulls in the wall. I'd love to know how they do that," he said. Everyone's eyes widened when they stared at him. Tom shook it off and turned away from them. "So, Tom and Craig will stay here while the rest of us go down there and fight," Arden said. "Good plan," Craig said. "Coward," Lena muttered. "I'm not cowardly, I just fight better with a weapon in my hands," Craig said. "Whatever," Lena said. Arden went up to Craig. "Are you any good with that?" Craig patted the rifle he had. "I wouldn't be in a security team if I wasn't." Arden nodded. "What about him." "Tom? I dunno and don't care either," Craig muttered. James went over to Jessie who was sorting out her rifle. "I don't see why you're coming with us." Jessie raised her eyebrow. "You never know when you need a witch, besides I can kick butt better than you." "You're going to have to prove that to me one day," James said. Jessie smiled. "You're on." "Do you think Duncan will be ok?" James asked. "If he takes after you two, he will have annoyed his captors to death," Tom said. He looked up, and he glanced at James and Jessie. They were staring at him. "Did I say that out loud?" Everyone nodded. "Damn." "It's alright, Tom. We'll just have to hurt you later," Jessie said. "Are we all ready to go?" Arden asked. "Just a sec," Lena said, she pulled her jacket off and she put some sunglasses on. "Let's kick ass." "Lena, you're scaring me," Craig said. "Aaaw, you poor little baby," Lena said as she went up to Craig. "Do you want Tommy wommy to give you a nice big hug?" "Nah, he just wants a nice big hug off you, followed by a big smoochy kiss," Tom said. Everyone stared at him. "Did I say that out loud too?" The look on Lena's face was his answer. "Something tells me I'm dead meat," Tom muttered. "Oh yeah, but I think a bit of dead meat would be better off," Lena said. She and Arden headed down the hill. Lena smacked Tom in the arm on her way passed. "Er, aren't you two going?" Tom asked. "Yeah, I was just thinking of practising kicking butt on you," James said. Tom looked at Craig and glanced back James' way. "You don't have to do that, do it to Craig." "I didn't do anything you moron," Craig said. James and Jessie followed Lena and Arden down the hill. Tom got out of the way so he didn't get hit. They were half way down when Jessie stopped. James stopped too, and he went up to her. "What's up?" James asked. "Nothing, just a bit worried that's all," Jessie muttered. She continued down the hill, James followed her. She stopped again, turned around. She and James kissed. They broke away abruptly then continued down the hill. Meanwhile Iinan and Makia were leading the ex-drones through the forest. They passed lots of skeletons and rotting corpses. "What the hell happened here?" Lartinan said questioningly, he pulled out his large knife. Everyone stopped when a strange eerie wind blew passed. "Something is coming," Curan muttered. Iinan put his arm around Makia. "They can't harm me, stay close." The ground started shaking violently, a lot of the drones fell to the ground. Suddenly thousands of arms burst out of the ground. Some of them grabbed a hold of people's legs, they pulled them to the ground. Then all the ones pulled to the ground fell down holes that appeared out of nowhere, resulting in screams. Iinan turned to Curan. "Get the key, the boy won't survive this... if he dies with the key on it'll be destroyed!" Curan nodded then he turned to Lartinan. "Retrieve that key, and quickly." "With pleasure," Lartinan muttered, he turned around then went back the way he came. Duncan saw Lartinan coming his way, he pulled his arm out of an ex-drone's grip then he ran as fast as he could. More of the ex-drones went down into the ground as Lena, James, Jessie and Arden arrived at the scene. "What's going on?" Lena asked. "The guards of the gate, we'd better hurry," Arden replied. The four split up, and they searched around. Lartinan quickly caught up with Duncan. He saw his parents, and Lena. "Mum, dad!" he screamed. "They can't help you, let's remove that key," Lartinan said, he tried to grab Duncan's arm. Suddenly he was thrown to the ground by an invisible force. He pulled himself to his feet, then he saw James and Jessie near Duncan. "Nice try witch, give me that key," Lartinan said. Jessie picked Duncan up, then she handed him to James. "Take him, I can handle this guy." "Jessie, I'm not.." James said. "Go, or he'll get Duncan!" Jessie yelled. James sighed, and he headed away slowly. "Good luck." He then left the area quickly. "That was a big mistake," Lartinan sneered. "We'll see," Jessie said. Meanwhile Lena and Arden were fighting the ex-drones. Gun shots from above were hitting nearby ex-drones as well. More of them disappeared into the ground. James and Duncan came up to them. "Where's Jessie?" Lena asked as she threw a drone into a tree. James went up to her. "Just take Duncan, I'm going to help her," James said. "She is a witch, she's stronger than any other human. She'll be fine," Arden said. Lena took Duncan off James anyway. "Yeah but these are ex Borg drones, they're stronger than humans too." Jessie pushed Lartinan into a tree, and she held him up against it. Lartinan sneered, "not bad, for a witch." He pushed her to the ground. He went up to her, she kicked him in the leg which made him stumble. She climbed back onto her feet, she hit him in the face, then she pushed him to the ground. One of the hands came up from the ground and dragged him down. Jessie backed away from the hole. A man came up behind her and aimed his gun at her. She heard a gunshot.
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