45 - Secret Plot

[Kazuki4356]

Meyras walked over to Sharki. "You and Alre shouldn't fight like that. We're on the same side after all."

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

Sharki looked at Meyras, then back down. "Listen, creampuff. We may have the same employer, but we are not on the same side."

[Kazuki4356]

"That would seem to be one of the definitions of same side," Meyras replied. "We do not have to like our allies, but we should at least refrain from attempting to kill them." He turned and looked toward Alre. "That goes double for you," Meyras scolded. "Save your bullets for our enemies."

"Whatever," Alre snorted. "Just make sure I don't catch that bitch without that field of yours to protect her."



Auvian finished his dark ritual and stepped back. The reanimated corpse of Noel opened his eyes and looked around.

"Arise!" Auvian commanded. "Arise Noel, my dark knight, and do my bidding!"

Noel sat up slowly, then stood up. "What is thy bidding, master?" he asked.

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

Gollel looked up in awe. "It's... the prince...?"

Sharki smirked silently while leaning against the table.

[Kazuki4356]

"It's his body," Auvian explained, "however, the spirit inside is an artificial one designed to be completely loyal to me. Some of the prince's memories may remain, but he is now my dark servant, possessing the powers of the Anstram bloodline." Auvian turned. "Come, both of you. We must now discuss the next part of my plan," he said as he walked back toward the others as Gollel and Noel followed.

"Ah Auvian," Meyras said as he noticed their leader returning. "Did your attempt to revive the prince's corpse go well?"

Auvian smirked, "See for yourself. Come Noel"

Noel walked up along side of Noel and stood there silently.

"Hmph, it's just a walking corpse," Alre commented.

"Would you care to test his capabilities?" Auvian asked Alre.

"Sure, necro-boy can always ressurect him again once I kill him," Alre replied.

"Noel, subdue Alre there," Auvain commanded. "Don't hurt him too badly though, he has a part to play in my plans."

"Yes, my master," Noel replied. In an instant Noel charged Alre and pinned him against a wall, knocking Alre's gun from his hand before he could even take aim.

"Shit," Alre said, still pinned.

"Enough of a demonstration?" Auvian asked. "Don't feel too badly Alre, Noel there has the powers of the Anstrum bloodline, as well as abilities I gave him when I gave that body a new spirit. That's enough Noel, release him."

Noel released Alre.

"Impressive speed," Meyras noted.

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

"And just what are you planning to do with this power?" Sharki asked.

[Kazuki4356]

"For now I shall send him to break a seal leading to the other world," Auvian explained. "Once he returns, he shall be one of the keys to my plan to rule Nocturnia. Until then there is much work for the rest of you to do. Nocturnia's forces must be kept off balance to prevent them from discovering our plans. That is where you come in. I have several operations for you to carry out."

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

Sharki stood up, awaiting orders.

[Kazuki4356]

Auvain looked at Gollel. "First of all, I want you to head to the Cemetery of Fallen Heroes and create a horde of zombies from the soldiers and nobles who have been buried there." He turned to Alre. "Go with Gollel and cover him. Make sure the two of you escape. The goal is to create chaos, but eventually the military should contain the situation. Get out before that happens." Auvain then turned to Sharki. "I need you to retrieve some notes from my old office. Gollel's zombies should get the military's attention, but expect my office to be heavily guarded." He then looked at Meyras. "You go with her as back up."

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

Sharki looked back at Meyras, then to Auvian again. "Fine."