RyuuKiba
09-13-2006, 11:28 PM
Well, the thread with Zeladin was deleted so I now bring it back from the dead... I added a chapter... but it's an extra short one... sorry about that ^^u.
ZELADIN
Despair... Darkness... Hope... Light... Crime... Forgiveness
Prologue
Millions of lights shone as stars in Deriem City. Huge skyscrapers reached out to touch the clouds and the streets were for ever active and the sidewalks were never alone. If there was a deserted city, Deriem was the farthest concept form one. The full moon illuminated the taller, darker buildings, since its light was overrun by the glowing luminescence of the hyperactive city.
A dark figure watched down from a 160 story high tower. Moonlight drew its silhouette, invisible to the busy people below.
The figure had a long cape that waved in the air, pushed by the cold breeze in the heights. Its hair was somewhat spiky and not too short in length. Nothing more was recognizable in the dark, only the white, glowing eyes that observed. It was definitely a man.
Another figure walked towards him. It was a woman, her long hair waved in the same direction as the man's cape. Only a thick scarf could be recognized in the dark, and violet, glowing eyes that watched the man with invisible intentions.
Woman: What are you doing al alone, Kerken?
Kerken: Quill, why have you come?
Quill: You know I don't stand politics.
Kerken: And yet you are third in rank.
Quill: That isn't a problem... is it, second-rank Kerken?
Kerken: Humph, I guess you are right. I suppose you wish to talk to me, what is it?
Quill: I just wondered what you were doing up here all alone... but I guess I'll be leaving now.
Kerken: You know Xeran Darkness' intentions?
Quill: Besides stealing a 500,000 dollar gem?
Kerken: Yes, its true intentions...
Quill: No, I don't... enlighten me.
Kerken: I am not entirely sure... but I believe a war's coming...
Quill: A war? What kind of enemy does Xeran Darkness have that would make it remove its shade and attack?
Kerken: I believe its Zeladin Luminescence.
Quill: So they still exist...
Kerken: Yes... as long as there is darkness, there will be light...
Quill: I suppose we must prepare ourselves for the fight.
Kerken: Yes... though I find it strange that Xeran didn't tell us anything...
Quill: He must have a good reason.
Kerken: Anyway... death is getting closer... I can even smell the bloodbath that will come... I intend to fight for darkness, and do what my leader tells me... This is not the first time Xeran and Zeladin fight... but it will be the last.
Both figures suddenly seemed to vanish and the tower was left alone. Great strengths were gathering for a battle. But everything was surrounded by mystery, and nothing was known by the common citizens.
A young boy slept deeply, unknowing of what he was going to live, and the secrets he was going to uncover. Once again history had prepared a battle of darkness against light... but there existed shades of gray... and history doesn't repeat itself with precision.
Chapter 1
The Light of Revelation / Darkness of Confusion
It was a dark night, darker than normal nights in Deriem City. An eerie fog invaded the silent alleys of a residential area. There weren’t any skyscrapers close. A graveyard made a green spot in the gray predominance of the city.
Theo Penndragon was sleeping in is room. He slowly woke up. He held his watch up in front of him; 2:37 a.m.
He rubbed his eyes and got up. He was 17 years old. His hair was short and white, while his eyes were dark grey. He looked out his window to the graveyard as he put his clothes on: ragged and baggy jeans, a white T-shirt, leather boots and leather gloves. He walked outside of his apartment, across the lonely street to the graveyard.
The fog contributed to the creepiness of the place. Theo walked between the graves, making sure he didn’t step on any. He finally got to two graves that read “Albert Penndragon” “2014- 2059” and “Claire Penndragon” “2015- 2059”. Theo removed a solitary tear from his cheek with the palm of his hand.
It had been two years from the accident which took his parent’s lives. He had lived with an uncle who had to leave after his 17th birthday. Theo had decided to live alone, earning money by working in a delivery service. He lived okay, but he had had a horrible feeling for the last two years. He felt there had been no accident; someone or something had killed his parents. He remembered that night perfectly.
He had been left home alone when his parents went off on another “business trip”. They had never told him what their work was; they said they would tell him when the time came. Unfortunately that time would never come. They were a day late, he had begun to worry. He was about to call his uncle when he received the call from him to tell Theo the horrid news. Both his parents had died in a car accident. Soon after came the funeral and he watched his parent’s faces as in a trance. He had noticed a peculiar wound in his parents before the funeral.
Now he had investigated on wounds. The one he had seen two years ago on his father’s chest and on his mother’s lower torso was no other than a sword or sonar-blade cut. He recognized no wound that could have been caused by a car accident.
But now that didn’t matter, for some reason the case had been taken undercover and now there was no way to know. Theo didn’t even know who to fight for revenge. He didn’t now if the person was still alive or if he or she had left the country… He felt despair.
Suddenly, a familiar voice came to is ears. He turned to see is uncle Reugh walking to him.
Reugh: I knew I’d find you here, Theo.
Theo: Just having a late-night chat with mom and dad.
Reugh: It’s been two years and I can still hear them laugh as I walk by my living room. I miss them too.
Theo: Why… why did they have to go?
There was some silence while both tried to keep their tears inside. It was no use.
Reugh: Listen Theo… You’ve grown mature and strong over the years, and I think it’s time you know.
Theo: Time I know what?
Reugh: Your parent’s, their “work”. They were part…
A sonar-arrow pierced through he man’s head, killing him instantly. Theo let out a shout and ran to his uncle. A blade hit the ground and blocked his path. It had a chain attached to its hilt. Dark figures started landing all around him from the trees. Each one had different clothes, but couldn’t be seen clearly because of the fog and the darkness. One stepped forward. It was a woman, maybe 20 years old or so. Some of her characteristics could be seen in the dim moonlight. Her hair was long and red, as her eyes, which glowed violet in the dark. Some hair fell over her right eye. She wore a dark scarf that covered up her mouth. Something that looked like golden armor shone occasionally in the dark.
Woman: That old hag sure did annoy me.
Theo glared at her. She turned to see him.
Woman: Oh my, it’s the Penndragon’s little son; looks like we hit the jackpot boys.
Some of the figures laughed.
Woman: Why don’t you come with us a bit? This worm’s already dead.
Theo: That worm’s my uncle, bi%ch!
Woman: Oh, I’m sorry; I forgot Penndragon’s loved their pets. But hey, you are an endangered species, only one left.
Theo: That’s it bi%ch, I’ll kick your as$!
Theo lunged at her. The woman only turned and took his right arm, immobilizing him in seconds.
Woman: We’re getting aggressive now huh? Well that’s what I like about you Penndragons; you always have the will to fight, no matter the odds. Well, like it or not you’re coming with us.
Suddenly, a beam of light shot through the trees. The woman let go of Theo and jumped backwards just in time to dodge the beam, which generated an explosion of light after hitting the ground. A man jumped and landed right in front of Theo, lifting an arm as if protecting the teenager. He had brown short hair and his eyes were blue. He had a white cape that hung from the center of his neck to the one of is back, covering his right side. His armor was golden with bits of platinum and seemed light-weight. Two steel braces surrounded his wrists and were followed by menacing, clawed gauntlets. The braces had some sections that opened mechanically and started glowing with a green light.
Man: I got here just in time… We meet again, Quill.
Quill: Belerophon. I hate to say it but I’ve got no time to whoop your as$ right now.
Belerophon: Really?
Figures in white clothing started landing from the trees. All of them prepared to fight the dark opponents.
Belerophon: I think you can spare some time.
Quill: All this for a boy? Very well then. I shall be your Chimera.
The battle started. Quill took a pair of multi-blades (a type of weapon that can be used as elbow-blade, knife, or wrist-blade) from her back which started glowing with sonic waves. Belerophon opened his braces and two sonar-wrist-blades appeared each on each of his wrists. The gauntlets started glowing as well.
Quill rapidly jumped and attacked with a spiral slash. Belerophon blocked with his left swb (sonar-wrist-blade), turned and attacked with his right swb. Quill somersaulted, dodging the attack. After landing she lunged at Belerophon. An extremely rapid blade fight started that instant. Both combatants blocked and attacked with their weapons at lightning speed. All that could be seen were flashes and lines of light. The battle then turned fiercer as both started adding kicks and other body based attacks to their offensive. Soon both were jumping from tree to tree and breaking gravestones.
Belerophon ended the cycle of block and attack by pushing Quill with his feet and lengthening the distance between them. He then started shooting beams of light from his braces, similar to the one he had used to keep Quill away from Theo. Quill jumped rapidly from one place to another, dodging the attacks. Her agility was surely greater than that of her opponent. She reduced the distance between her and Belerophon. Then she somersaulted three times in a row. In half of the third one she ended up directly above her opponent. She then wrote a greenish symbol in the air with her hand and then did a movement as if she hit the symbol with the palm of her hand. A wave of dark energy shot down and collided with Belerophon, causing an explosion. Quill landed and smiled. There was a cloud of ruble and debris behind her. Suddenly a beam of light hit her, exploded, and sent her flying. She crashed with a nearby tree. Belerophon jumped from the crater in the ground and attacked Quill. The woman blocked his attack and locked their weapons.
Quill: You’ve gotten strong, Belerophon.
Belerophon: You’ve got no idea how much.
Quill: Not enough to beat me. I WILL take the boy.
Belerophon: I wonder where he is. (He smiled)
Quill let out a gasp and turned to the place where Theo was. There was no one there, only tracks of a Spherocycle. Quill looked frantically around for the boy and found that only a few of her comrades were left fighting against a slightly greater number of white warriors.
Quill: Fu(& you.
Quill pushed Belerophon away and jumped to the trees along with her comrades, disappearing in the dark night.
Meanwhile Theo was riding a Spherocycle (a vehicle that looks a lot like a motorcycle but instead of tires it has energy spheres) with a girl. She had a white robe and her short yellow hair waved with the wind. She was about 18 or 19. They were speeding through the lone streets of a forgotten part of the city.
Theo: Where are you taking me? What about my uncle? What the hell is going on?!
Girl: I cannot answer the last two questions, but I can answer the first…
Theo: AND?
Girl: I’m taking you to Zeladin luminescence’s HQ. You’ll find answers to your questions there.
Chapter 2
God Amongst Insects
Voice: How dare you fail me!
The sound of a colossal slap was heard in a dark room surrounded by chains and scaffoldings. A dark figure stood tall, looking down to Quill, who was on the ground, pain was visible in her face. She stood and straightened up in a military stance.
Quill: Forgive me Lord Xeran. I will not fail again. (Tears gathered up in her eyes).
Xeran: What's that? Tears I see? I can't believe you're third in rank.
Quill: I had to be... Ur... (Roughly interrupted).
Xeran: Urhelm was a weakling just like you. From now on third rank will not participate in the Main Secter. You are dismissed, and... Don’t fail me again if you value your life.
Quill bowed and left the room without turning; always facing Xeran.
Quill: (Whispering) Urhelm died for you...
Theo looked around him as the Spherocycle sped through wastelands. Scorched and twisted metal towered around him. The girl in front of him wasn't very fond of speaking, apparently. He had calmed down and had been connecting facts for the last 30 minutes, ridding himself of his confusion.
Theo: So... What's your name?
Girl: Sheria.
Theo: Got no last names?
Sheria: ...
Theo: Ok... none of my business... What do you do for a living?
Sheria: I work for Zeladin Luminescence.
Theo: Any specific task?
Sheria: I am Speed Secter rank two.
Theo: Sounds important... what exactly is Speed Secter?
Sheria: Warriors specialized in speed battles.
Theo: Oh... Got any boyfriend?
Sheria: ...
Theo: None of my business again... So what does everyone think about me that makes them need me so much?
Sheria: I can't answer that question.
Theo: How about you? What do you think about me?
Sheria: You talk too much.
Theo: ... I guess the question didn't come out right, but I get it. I'll shut up now.
They eventually arrived at a large and abandoned factory. Sheria landed the Spherocycle close to the factory's main gate. She walked up to a small metal box with a bunch of buttons that was connected to the factory's door. Sheria pressed several buttons, Theo couldn't see what she had written, surely a password or something. Suddenly a radio static sound originated from the box and a badly transmitted voice was heard.
Voice: Ahem, checking... 1, 2... Greetings, if you wish to order a double cheese burger mark 1, If you want a...
Sheria: Greg, cut the crap, it's me Sheria. I brought the "package".
Theo: Package?
Greg: Oh hi there Shery! Well you know I have to keep the base secret so I can't just tell you to say the second password and put the whole thing at risk.
Sheria: Imitating a fast food restaurant answering machine doesn't help.
Greg: Ok, ok... I'll let you in, there's no doubt you're your same old grumpy self.
The huge gates opened with metallic shrieks. Their slow cranking was irritating and Theo couldn't help covering his ears. When the gate finally opened Theo observed the inside of the factory. It was completely empty. There were only floor, walls, ceiling and windows. A red circle lied in the center of the space. Sheria returned to the Spherocycle and turned it on.
Theo: Where are you going?
Sheria: I'll take my Spherocycle to the docking bay.
Theo: And what am I supposed to do in this factory full of nothing? Quite an impressive HQ you got here.
Sheria: Stand on the red circle.
Theo walked to the red mark and stood there... He started jumping.
Theo: With a bit of imagination you can actually believe you're...
Sheria: Activate Elevator.
Suddenly glass walls surrounded the red circle and a metallic ceiling closed. The red circle slid to one side until it was hidden under the rest of the floor. Theo was now standing on metal surrounded by glass in a cylindrical capsule. As suddenly as the glass had appeared, the capsule shot downward.
Lights sped all around Theo as the "elevator" went deeper and deeper underground. Suddenly the elevator slowed down and exited the tight space it was in. Theo was amazed. In front of him a huge dome-like space was thriving with activity.
It was at least 15 kilometers in diameter. It was divided into four sections by large bridges in which Spherocycles and other vehicles sped from one side to another. The whole outer wall had elevators every two meters, from the distance the capsules looked like miniscule white ants speeding up and down. A MH-AC (A hovering vehicle that looks like a plane but is bulkier) flew right in front of him. He even saw the pilot concentrated on a landing spot near there.
The elevator finally arrived at an elevator central. People where walking here and there, everyone seemed busy. Theo then noticed that some people where walking towards him. He was a bit nervous until he saw Sheria walking with them. There was a skinny guy with a green jacket, blue jeans and a white t-shirt. He had blue eyes and was kind of short; his blonde spiky hair didn’t help him look any bigger. Beside him there was a larger, more muscular man. His skin was dark and was wearing dark-green and really baggy pants. His chest and forearms were covered in metal, as well as a metallic mask on his right eye, with a red camera instead of his actual eye. The last person was a young man, about two or three years older than Theo. His hair was red and short. He had platinum armor on his back, legs, and shoulders. There was a blue bodysuit under the armor, the pants where held in place by three metallic belts. He wore a pistol on one of them.
Theo walked up to the group and shook hands with each one.
Young man: Greetings. Before we explain anything let us present ourselves. I’m Basilisk, Speed Secter rank 1. He over there (signaled the skinny guy) is Greg, communications and technology wiz.
Greg: Pleased to meet ya.
Basilisk: The big guy’s Lurg, mechanic and assault weapon expert.
Lurg only nodded, without saying a word.
Basilisk: And I believe you already know Sheria.
Theo: Just about only her name…
Basilisk: Yeah she doesn’t really talk much.
Sheria glared at him and shoved him a little with her elbow.
Basilisk: Ahem! So, what’s your name?
Theo: My name is Theo Penndragon…
The four looked at one another.
Basilisk: So you’re a Penndragon.
Theo: Yes and why’s everyone talking so mysteriously about my family?
Greg: Let’s just say now we understand the reason for all the hustle around you.
Theo: What’s that supposed to mean?
Basilisk: Lord Zeladin can answer your questions more thoroughly, although he left your care on Speed Secter’s hands. So I’m directly responsible for your safety and well being. Now… I need to assign a tutor and bodyguard for you.
Theo: Well at least I get something out of this…
Basilisk: I’m way too busy… Greg?
Greg: Hey, I gotta be in the communications and technology center 24/7 I’m here right now just because Lord Zeladin ordered me to. Besides, you can only assign tasks to people in your Secter.
Basilisk: Well then, that means Lurg isn’t eligible either. Sheria, you are now Theo’s tutor and bodyguard.
Theo: Sweet, no conversations what so ever…
Sheria: Sir, I feel I must object.
Basilisk: No, actually you feel you want to object, not that you have to object. Besides, even though I am not the strictest leader I expect my men and women to follow my orders. Understood?
Sheria: Yes sir.
The group dispersed itself. Sheria just stood there staring at Theo.
Theo: Ok… I won’t ask anything.
Sheria: Follow me.
Theo: Where are we going?
Sheria: You said you weren’t going to ask anything.
Theo: Damn…
The boy followed his new tutor through the noisy streets until they got to a garage-like building. They entered. A man had been cleaning what should be the counter, he looked up and cleaned his hands with some cloth. His clothes were dirty and had some holes.
Man: Hello there Shery. Need a Spherocycle?
Sheria: Could you lend me an LX model?
Man: Woah! What for?
Sheria: I have to take this boy to see Lord Zeladin.
Man: Oh, he must be the praised newcomer. I’ll get you an LX model right away.
A hatch on the floor opened, revealing a misty blue light. The man typed something on a nearby keyboard and said something on a radio. There were some mysterious mechanical noises that emanated from the opening in the floor. Some seconds passed and then a beautiful black Spherocycle emerged from the opening, which closed after the vehicle was some cm over the ground.
Man: This is an LX golden edition, you won’t be riding another one in a long time I bet.
Sheria boarded the Spherocycle and without saying a word Theo understood he should get on now just by looking at her in the eyes. The motor started purring as if it were delighted to be activated. Sheria accelerated and the Spherocycle was soon long gone.
Man: You’re welcome…
Theo suddenly felt dizzy, everything was happening quite fast, and deep inside him he still wept from losing his uncle. It was a silent way to the center of the dome, Theo hadn’t paid much attention; he was concentrated on keeping his tears in. He didn’t want to seem like a coward in front of someone he though was cool, and he thought Sheria was cool. He couldn’t stop some short sobs now and then. Sheria had herd them, and her cold expression had let in a little of condolence.
They finally arrived at a large building that had the shape of a mushroom. They both entered the building and went to the upper floors on an elevator. They arrived at a large room that looked a lot like an office. The chaotic sounds of the outside were almost inaudible inside. A man was standing facing a window. Sheria and Theo entered the office, Sheria bowed.
Sheria: I have brought the boy you wanted to see, Lord Zeladin.
Zeladin: (Turning to see them) I have already told you Sheria, you don’t need to bow…
The man’s voice was deep and reassuring. Theo felt strangely invigorated by it. He had imagined a much more menacing Zeladin. He had long pitch-black hair and used a grey formal suit. He was tall and well built, and his eyes spewed kindness.
Zeladin: Anyway, Sheria, could you leave us?
Sheria: Yes sir (she bowed).
Zeladin: Thank you, and… Please don’t bow.
Sheria: I’ll try sir.
The girl exited the office and gently closed the door.
Zeladin took a cup and filled it with water.
Zeladin: Want some water?
Theo: Yes please.
Zeladin handed Theo the cup and got another one for him.
Zeladin: So, feeling better Theo?
Theo: Yeah… Wait… How do you know my name?
Zeladin: You are son of Albert and Claire Penndragon, are 17 years old, lived in gem street apartment no. 4, worked in Poncho’s Delivery Service, earned 200 bucks a month, likes horror and action movies, you have a scar on your back you got after falling from your bicycle when you were 6 and your birthday is on January the 1st.
Theo: Wow…
Zeladin: Yeah, I know a lot about you.
Theo: How’d you know about my scar?
Zeladin: I was there when you made it.
Theo: What?
Zeladin: Your parents and I were good friends, I used to go to your home a lot when I wasn’t so busy. Your parents helped us a lot, I haven’t completely recovered from their deaths…
Theo: You were my parent’s friend… Now I remember! It’s a bit blurry, but you used to always see my drawings and you always said they were great.
Zeladin: (Chuckling a bit) yes, I remember. My you’ve grown…
Theo: But… Were they… my parents…
Zeladin: Yes. They were murdered. There was no accident. I knew you would find out.
Theo: (Tears coming to his eyes) who?
Zeladin: Men from Xeran Darkness. They discovered them and killed them. I should have never involved them in our fight.
Theo: So now you are involving me.
Zeladin: No, but I can’t let you fall in their hands. You are extremely important. Even here in my organization that’s full of powerful and skilled people you are a god amongst insects. The Penndragon family had always been decisive in the battles fought between my ancestors and Xeran’s. Penndragons were always second in rank on either side, your father was second in this generation, until he was murdered. Theo, people on both sides believe there is a secret to your power, the difference is that we aren’t going to dissect you to find out.
Theo: Dissect me?!
Zeladin. Yes, Xeran’s methods aren’t at all humane.
Theo: I… I have no power. I’m just a boy who is damn confused and whose family is dying like an endangered species!
Zeladin: Did you know, that your name comes from the Greek word Theos which means God? And did you know that names like those are given to people because of their future skills and characteristics? Like I said before you are a god amongst insects. Will you or will you not help us? Either way we’re keeping you here.
Theo: What about my apartment?
Zeladin: It’s been sold, we’ll give you the money soon.
Theo: Where will I live?
Zeladin: There is a residential area in this dome, you have been given a place to stay at.
Theo: What about my things?
Zeladin: They have been transported and arranged in your new home.
Theo: And my job?
Zeladin: To the outside world you died of a heart attack.
Theo: Won’t people want to know where my body is?
Zeladin: An artificial body was made to fill your grave.
Theo: How will I get money to live?
Zeladin: We will provide you with food and every other essential thing. Yes we will provide some money for PS4 games.
Theo: Well so I guess I am staying here… Well then grant me the opportunity of paying those bastards back for what they did to my family.
Zeladin: So you’re not upset?
Theo: I didn’t really like the delivery-boy life, warrior of light sounds much more exciting.
Zeladin: Very well. Then welcome to Zeladin Luminescence! We’ll be getting your training schedule ready ASAP. Soon you’ll avenge your family.
Theo: Can’t wait for the moment.
Zeladin: For now, try to relax. Sheria will take you to your new home and feed you the rest of the information.
Theo: Um… she doesn’t really talk much.
Zeladin: She will, she is your tutor you know.
Theo: Well then. Thank you Zeladin.
Zeladin: You’re welcome. Oh, and refer to me as Lord Zeladin in front of the others, they’ll half kill you if you don’t.
Theo: Ok.
Theo left the office quite happily. He now had an objective in life, vengeance. His parents would be so proud. It didn’t matter if he marched straight towards an unknown situation, Zeladin seemed like a good fellow, so he was safe.
Zeladin: May light always show your path, “young god”.
Chapter 3
Prank on the Newbie
Theo was taken to a building in the northwest section of the “dome”. It was a blue, five story building. Sheria then pointed at the highest level.
Sheria: Your new home is there. You should get your stuff organized. I’ll be back at about 8 pm.
Theo: All right… hey wait… you’ll be back at 8 means… that…
Sheria: Yes… since I’ve been appointed your tutor and body guard we have to live under the same roof.
Theo: Well… that’s…
Sheria: What? We’re just going too sleep in the same place.
Theo: *Gawk*
Sheria: Hey! I also don’t like the idea of sharing the same bathroom with someone like you! Be grateful I am not allowed to slit your throat!
Theo: Wow, how mean. What did you intend to do? Slit my throat with a hair-dryer? *He pushed Sheria*
Sheria gripped Theo’s hand and rolled backwards, throwing Theo into a pole.
Sheria: You better start looking for more friends around, or I won’t need to slit your throat.
Sheria left in the Spherocycle. Leaving Theo on the ground, moaning. He got up and limped towards the apartment. “She didn’t even give me the keys… *****, what am I supposed to do out here until 8 pm?!” When he finally got to the apartment there was no keyhole, only a strange blue gadget on the door that read “push”. Theo pushed, expecting the door to open. Instead there was a strange mechanical sound followed by radio-static sounds.
Voice: Buenos días. Identifíquese por favor.
Theo: What the hell?! Alter all I’ve been through they give me a Spanish-talking door?!
Door: El nombre que ha especificado es incorrecto, favor de intentar de nuevo.
Theo: Maybe it’s asking for a password… uh… “Sheria”.
Door: Timbre de voz no compatible, diga su verdadero nombre por favor…
Theo: This is gonna take quite a while…
Four hours later Theo was laying on the ground, shouting out all kinds of number combinations, but the door’s response was always the same.
Door: El nombre que ha especificado es incorrecto, favor de intentar de nuevo. Si desea ayuda diga el código S.O.S.
Theo: S.O.S? That must be the code to get help! Thank God. “S.O.S”
There was a loud radio static sound and then silence.
Greg: Hello may I be of assistance?
Theo: Greg! I need help!
Greg: Penndragon! Trouble opening your door? What’s the problem *snicker*.
Theo: The thing talks Spanish! What should I do?!
Greg: Oh… *giggle* just say: Código de Auto-Destrucción nueve, dos, tres, siete.
Theo: Ok… I’ll try… “Código de Auto-Destrucción nueve, dos, tres, siete."
Door: Auto destrucción activada *Light starts flashing*.
Theo: Hey it’s doing something!
Greg: Good… *snicker*
Door: … Siete, seis, cinco, cuatro, tres, dos, uno… *loud beep*
Suddenly the door exploded. Theo’s hair was a mess and was completely covered in dust and debris. Greg’s voice was heard in a speaker near there, he was laughing his lungs out.
Greg: Yep, that’s the way to “Auto- Destruct” a Spanish talking door!
Theo: I fu(&ing hate you.
Theo entered the apartment. All his furniture had been set already and his clothes were on his bed, everything was clean, well taken care of. Theo organized his stuff a bit and entered the shower. Not everyone in Zeladin was as kind as the guy himself…
To be Continued.
ZELADIN
Despair... Darkness... Hope... Light... Crime... Forgiveness
Prologue
Millions of lights shone as stars in Deriem City. Huge skyscrapers reached out to touch the clouds and the streets were for ever active and the sidewalks were never alone. If there was a deserted city, Deriem was the farthest concept form one. The full moon illuminated the taller, darker buildings, since its light was overrun by the glowing luminescence of the hyperactive city.
A dark figure watched down from a 160 story high tower. Moonlight drew its silhouette, invisible to the busy people below.
The figure had a long cape that waved in the air, pushed by the cold breeze in the heights. Its hair was somewhat spiky and not too short in length. Nothing more was recognizable in the dark, only the white, glowing eyes that observed. It was definitely a man.
Another figure walked towards him. It was a woman, her long hair waved in the same direction as the man's cape. Only a thick scarf could be recognized in the dark, and violet, glowing eyes that watched the man with invisible intentions.
Woman: What are you doing al alone, Kerken?
Kerken: Quill, why have you come?
Quill: You know I don't stand politics.
Kerken: And yet you are third in rank.
Quill: That isn't a problem... is it, second-rank Kerken?
Kerken: Humph, I guess you are right. I suppose you wish to talk to me, what is it?
Quill: I just wondered what you were doing up here all alone... but I guess I'll be leaving now.
Kerken: You know Xeran Darkness' intentions?
Quill: Besides stealing a 500,000 dollar gem?
Kerken: Yes, its true intentions...
Quill: No, I don't... enlighten me.
Kerken: I am not entirely sure... but I believe a war's coming...
Quill: A war? What kind of enemy does Xeran Darkness have that would make it remove its shade and attack?
Kerken: I believe its Zeladin Luminescence.
Quill: So they still exist...
Kerken: Yes... as long as there is darkness, there will be light...
Quill: I suppose we must prepare ourselves for the fight.
Kerken: Yes... though I find it strange that Xeran didn't tell us anything...
Quill: He must have a good reason.
Kerken: Anyway... death is getting closer... I can even smell the bloodbath that will come... I intend to fight for darkness, and do what my leader tells me... This is not the first time Xeran and Zeladin fight... but it will be the last.
Both figures suddenly seemed to vanish and the tower was left alone. Great strengths were gathering for a battle. But everything was surrounded by mystery, and nothing was known by the common citizens.
A young boy slept deeply, unknowing of what he was going to live, and the secrets he was going to uncover. Once again history had prepared a battle of darkness against light... but there existed shades of gray... and history doesn't repeat itself with precision.
Chapter 1
The Light of Revelation / Darkness of Confusion
It was a dark night, darker than normal nights in Deriem City. An eerie fog invaded the silent alleys of a residential area. There weren’t any skyscrapers close. A graveyard made a green spot in the gray predominance of the city.
Theo Penndragon was sleeping in is room. He slowly woke up. He held his watch up in front of him; 2:37 a.m.
He rubbed his eyes and got up. He was 17 years old. His hair was short and white, while his eyes were dark grey. He looked out his window to the graveyard as he put his clothes on: ragged and baggy jeans, a white T-shirt, leather boots and leather gloves. He walked outside of his apartment, across the lonely street to the graveyard.
The fog contributed to the creepiness of the place. Theo walked between the graves, making sure he didn’t step on any. He finally got to two graves that read “Albert Penndragon” “2014- 2059” and “Claire Penndragon” “2015- 2059”. Theo removed a solitary tear from his cheek with the palm of his hand.
It had been two years from the accident which took his parent’s lives. He had lived with an uncle who had to leave after his 17th birthday. Theo had decided to live alone, earning money by working in a delivery service. He lived okay, but he had had a horrible feeling for the last two years. He felt there had been no accident; someone or something had killed his parents. He remembered that night perfectly.
He had been left home alone when his parents went off on another “business trip”. They had never told him what their work was; they said they would tell him when the time came. Unfortunately that time would never come. They were a day late, he had begun to worry. He was about to call his uncle when he received the call from him to tell Theo the horrid news. Both his parents had died in a car accident. Soon after came the funeral and he watched his parent’s faces as in a trance. He had noticed a peculiar wound in his parents before the funeral.
Now he had investigated on wounds. The one he had seen two years ago on his father’s chest and on his mother’s lower torso was no other than a sword or sonar-blade cut. He recognized no wound that could have been caused by a car accident.
But now that didn’t matter, for some reason the case had been taken undercover and now there was no way to know. Theo didn’t even know who to fight for revenge. He didn’t now if the person was still alive or if he or she had left the country… He felt despair.
Suddenly, a familiar voice came to is ears. He turned to see is uncle Reugh walking to him.
Reugh: I knew I’d find you here, Theo.
Theo: Just having a late-night chat with mom and dad.
Reugh: It’s been two years and I can still hear them laugh as I walk by my living room. I miss them too.
Theo: Why… why did they have to go?
There was some silence while both tried to keep their tears inside. It was no use.
Reugh: Listen Theo… You’ve grown mature and strong over the years, and I think it’s time you know.
Theo: Time I know what?
Reugh: Your parent’s, their “work”. They were part…
A sonar-arrow pierced through he man’s head, killing him instantly. Theo let out a shout and ran to his uncle. A blade hit the ground and blocked his path. It had a chain attached to its hilt. Dark figures started landing all around him from the trees. Each one had different clothes, but couldn’t be seen clearly because of the fog and the darkness. One stepped forward. It was a woman, maybe 20 years old or so. Some of her characteristics could be seen in the dim moonlight. Her hair was long and red, as her eyes, which glowed violet in the dark. Some hair fell over her right eye. She wore a dark scarf that covered up her mouth. Something that looked like golden armor shone occasionally in the dark.
Woman: That old hag sure did annoy me.
Theo glared at her. She turned to see him.
Woman: Oh my, it’s the Penndragon’s little son; looks like we hit the jackpot boys.
Some of the figures laughed.
Woman: Why don’t you come with us a bit? This worm’s already dead.
Theo: That worm’s my uncle, bi%ch!
Woman: Oh, I’m sorry; I forgot Penndragon’s loved their pets. But hey, you are an endangered species, only one left.
Theo: That’s it bi%ch, I’ll kick your as$!
Theo lunged at her. The woman only turned and took his right arm, immobilizing him in seconds.
Woman: We’re getting aggressive now huh? Well that’s what I like about you Penndragons; you always have the will to fight, no matter the odds. Well, like it or not you’re coming with us.
Suddenly, a beam of light shot through the trees. The woman let go of Theo and jumped backwards just in time to dodge the beam, which generated an explosion of light after hitting the ground. A man jumped and landed right in front of Theo, lifting an arm as if protecting the teenager. He had brown short hair and his eyes were blue. He had a white cape that hung from the center of his neck to the one of is back, covering his right side. His armor was golden with bits of platinum and seemed light-weight. Two steel braces surrounded his wrists and were followed by menacing, clawed gauntlets. The braces had some sections that opened mechanically and started glowing with a green light.
Man: I got here just in time… We meet again, Quill.
Quill: Belerophon. I hate to say it but I’ve got no time to whoop your as$ right now.
Belerophon: Really?
Figures in white clothing started landing from the trees. All of them prepared to fight the dark opponents.
Belerophon: I think you can spare some time.
Quill: All this for a boy? Very well then. I shall be your Chimera.
The battle started. Quill took a pair of multi-blades (a type of weapon that can be used as elbow-blade, knife, or wrist-blade) from her back which started glowing with sonic waves. Belerophon opened his braces and two sonar-wrist-blades appeared each on each of his wrists. The gauntlets started glowing as well.
Quill rapidly jumped and attacked with a spiral slash. Belerophon blocked with his left swb (sonar-wrist-blade), turned and attacked with his right swb. Quill somersaulted, dodging the attack. After landing she lunged at Belerophon. An extremely rapid blade fight started that instant. Both combatants blocked and attacked with their weapons at lightning speed. All that could be seen were flashes and lines of light. The battle then turned fiercer as both started adding kicks and other body based attacks to their offensive. Soon both were jumping from tree to tree and breaking gravestones.
Belerophon ended the cycle of block and attack by pushing Quill with his feet and lengthening the distance between them. He then started shooting beams of light from his braces, similar to the one he had used to keep Quill away from Theo. Quill jumped rapidly from one place to another, dodging the attacks. Her agility was surely greater than that of her opponent. She reduced the distance between her and Belerophon. Then she somersaulted three times in a row. In half of the third one she ended up directly above her opponent. She then wrote a greenish symbol in the air with her hand and then did a movement as if she hit the symbol with the palm of her hand. A wave of dark energy shot down and collided with Belerophon, causing an explosion. Quill landed and smiled. There was a cloud of ruble and debris behind her. Suddenly a beam of light hit her, exploded, and sent her flying. She crashed with a nearby tree. Belerophon jumped from the crater in the ground and attacked Quill. The woman blocked his attack and locked their weapons.
Quill: You’ve gotten strong, Belerophon.
Belerophon: You’ve got no idea how much.
Quill: Not enough to beat me. I WILL take the boy.
Belerophon: I wonder where he is. (He smiled)
Quill let out a gasp and turned to the place where Theo was. There was no one there, only tracks of a Spherocycle. Quill looked frantically around for the boy and found that only a few of her comrades were left fighting against a slightly greater number of white warriors.
Quill: Fu(& you.
Quill pushed Belerophon away and jumped to the trees along with her comrades, disappearing in the dark night.
Meanwhile Theo was riding a Spherocycle (a vehicle that looks a lot like a motorcycle but instead of tires it has energy spheres) with a girl. She had a white robe and her short yellow hair waved with the wind. She was about 18 or 19. They were speeding through the lone streets of a forgotten part of the city.
Theo: Where are you taking me? What about my uncle? What the hell is going on?!
Girl: I cannot answer the last two questions, but I can answer the first…
Theo: AND?
Girl: I’m taking you to Zeladin luminescence’s HQ. You’ll find answers to your questions there.
Chapter 2
God Amongst Insects
Voice: How dare you fail me!
The sound of a colossal slap was heard in a dark room surrounded by chains and scaffoldings. A dark figure stood tall, looking down to Quill, who was on the ground, pain was visible in her face. She stood and straightened up in a military stance.
Quill: Forgive me Lord Xeran. I will not fail again. (Tears gathered up in her eyes).
Xeran: What's that? Tears I see? I can't believe you're third in rank.
Quill: I had to be... Ur... (Roughly interrupted).
Xeran: Urhelm was a weakling just like you. From now on third rank will not participate in the Main Secter. You are dismissed, and... Don’t fail me again if you value your life.
Quill bowed and left the room without turning; always facing Xeran.
Quill: (Whispering) Urhelm died for you...
Theo looked around him as the Spherocycle sped through wastelands. Scorched and twisted metal towered around him. The girl in front of him wasn't very fond of speaking, apparently. He had calmed down and had been connecting facts for the last 30 minutes, ridding himself of his confusion.
Theo: So... What's your name?
Girl: Sheria.
Theo: Got no last names?
Sheria: ...
Theo: Ok... none of my business... What do you do for a living?
Sheria: I work for Zeladin Luminescence.
Theo: Any specific task?
Sheria: I am Speed Secter rank two.
Theo: Sounds important... what exactly is Speed Secter?
Sheria: Warriors specialized in speed battles.
Theo: Oh... Got any boyfriend?
Sheria: ...
Theo: None of my business again... So what does everyone think about me that makes them need me so much?
Sheria: I can't answer that question.
Theo: How about you? What do you think about me?
Sheria: You talk too much.
Theo: ... I guess the question didn't come out right, but I get it. I'll shut up now.
They eventually arrived at a large and abandoned factory. Sheria landed the Spherocycle close to the factory's main gate. She walked up to a small metal box with a bunch of buttons that was connected to the factory's door. Sheria pressed several buttons, Theo couldn't see what she had written, surely a password or something. Suddenly a radio static sound originated from the box and a badly transmitted voice was heard.
Voice: Ahem, checking... 1, 2... Greetings, if you wish to order a double cheese burger mark 1, If you want a...
Sheria: Greg, cut the crap, it's me Sheria. I brought the "package".
Theo: Package?
Greg: Oh hi there Shery! Well you know I have to keep the base secret so I can't just tell you to say the second password and put the whole thing at risk.
Sheria: Imitating a fast food restaurant answering machine doesn't help.
Greg: Ok, ok... I'll let you in, there's no doubt you're your same old grumpy self.
The huge gates opened with metallic shrieks. Their slow cranking was irritating and Theo couldn't help covering his ears. When the gate finally opened Theo observed the inside of the factory. It was completely empty. There were only floor, walls, ceiling and windows. A red circle lied in the center of the space. Sheria returned to the Spherocycle and turned it on.
Theo: Where are you going?
Sheria: I'll take my Spherocycle to the docking bay.
Theo: And what am I supposed to do in this factory full of nothing? Quite an impressive HQ you got here.
Sheria: Stand on the red circle.
Theo walked to the red mark and stood there... He started jumping.
Theo: With a bit of imagination you can actually believe you're...
Sheria: Activate Elevator.
Suddenly glass walls surrounded the red circle and a metallic ceiling closed. The red circle slid to one side until it was hidden under the rest of the floor. Theo was now standing on metal surrounded by glass in a cylindrical capsule. As suddenly as the glass had appeared, the capsule shot downward.
Lights sped all around Theo as the "elevator" went deeper and deeper underground. Suddenly the elevator slowed down and exited the tight space it was in. Theo was amazed. In front of him a huge dome-like space was thriving with activity.
It was at least 15 kilometers in diameter. It was divided into four sections by large bridges in which Spherocycles and other vehicles sped from one side to another. The whole outer wall had elevators every two meters, from the distance the capsules looked like miniscule white ants speeding up and down. A MH-AC (A hovering vehicle that looks like a plane but is bulkier) flew right in front of him. He even saw the pilot concentrated on a landing spot near there.
The elevator finally arrived at an elevator central. People where walking here and there, everyone seemed busy. Theo then noticed that some people where walking towards him. He was a bit nervous until he saw Sheria walking with them. There was a skinny guy with a green jacket, blue jeans and a white t-shirt. He had blue eyes and was kind of short; his blonde spiky hair didn’t help him look any bigger. Beside him there was a larger, more muscular man. His skin was dark and was wearing dark-green and really baggy pants. His chest and forearms were covered in metal, as well as a metallic mask on his right eye, with a red camera instead of his actual eye. The last person was a young man, about two or three years older than Theo. His hair was red and short. He had platinum armor on his back, legs, and shoulders. There was a blue bodysuit under the armor, the pants where held in place by three metallic belts. He wore a pistol on one of them.
Theo walked up to the group and shook hands with each one.
Young man: Greetings. Before we explain anything let us present ourselves. I’m Basilisk, Speed Secter rank 1. He over there (signaled the skinny guy) is Greg, communications and technology wiz.
Greg: Pleased to meet ya.
Basilisk: The big guy’s Lurg, mechanic and assault weapon expert.
Lurg only nodded, without saying a word.
Basilisk: And I believe you already know Sheria.
Theo: Just about only her name…
Basilisk: Yeah she doesn’t really talk much.
Sheria glared at him and shoved him a little with her elbow.
Basilisk: Ahem! So, what’s your name?
Theo: My name is Theo Penndragon…
The four looked at one another.
Basilisk: So you’re a Penndragon.
Theo: Yes and why’s everyone talking so mysteriously about my family?
Greg: Let’s just say now we understand the reason for all the hustle around you.
Theo: What’s that supposed to mean?
Basilisk: Lord Zeladin can answer your questions more thoroughly, although he left your care on Speed Secter’s hands. So I’m directly responsible for your safety and well being. Now… I need to assign a tutor and bodyguard for you.
Theo: Well at least I get something out of this…
Basilisk: I’m way too busy… Greg?
Greg: Hey, I gotta be in the communications and technology center 24/7 I’m here right now just because Lord Zeladin ordered me to. Besides, you can only assign tasks to people in your Secter.
Basilisk: Well then, that means Lurg isn’t eligible either. Sheria, you are now Theo’s tutor and bodyguard.
Theo: Sweet, no conversations what so ever…
Sheria: Sir, I feel I must object.
Basilisk: No, actually you feel you want to object, not that you have to object. Besides, even though I am not the strictest leader I expect my men and women to follow my orders. Understood?
Sheria: Yes sir.
The group dispersed itself. Sheria just stood there staring at Theo.
Theo: Ok… I won’t ask anything.
Sheria: Follow me.
Theo: Where are we going?
Sheria: You said you weren’t going to ask anything.
Theo: Damn…
The boy followed his new tutor through the noisy streets until they got to a garage-like building. They entered. A man had been cleaning what should be the counter, he looked up and cleaned his hands with some cloth. His clothes were dirty and had some holes.
Man: Hello there Shery. Need a Spherocycle?
Sheria: Could you lend me an LX model?
Man: Woah! What for?
Sheria: I have to take this boy to see Lord Zeladin.
Man: Oh, he must be the praised newcomer. I’ll get you an LX model right away.
A hatch on the floor opened, revealing a misty blue light. The man typed something on a nearby keyboard and said something on a radio. There were some mysterious mechanical noises that emanated from the opening in the floor. Some seconds passed and then a beautiful black Spherocycle emerged from the opening, which closed after the vehicle was some cm over the ground.
Man: This is an LX golden edition, you won’t be riding another one in a long time I bet.
Sheria boarded the Spherocycle and without saying a word Theo understood he should get on now just by looking at her in the eyes. The motor started purring as if it were delighted to be activated. Sheria accelerated and the Spherocycle was soon long gone.
Man: You’re welcome…
Theo suddenly felt dizzy, everything was happening quite fast, and deep inside him he still wept from losing his uncle. It was a silent way to the center of the dome, Theo hadn’t paid much attention; he was concentrated on keeping his tears in. He didn’t want to seem like a coward in front of someone he though was cool, and he thought Sheria was cool. He couldn’t stop some short sobs now and then. Sheria had herd them, and her cold expression had let in a little of condolence.
They finally arrived at a large building that had the shape of a mushroom. They both entered the building and went to the upper floors on an elevator. They arrived at a large room that looked a lot like an office. The chaotic sounds of the outside were almost inaudible inside. A man was standing facing a window. Sheria and Theo entered the office, Sheria bowed.
Sheria: I have brought the boy you wanted to see, Lord Zeladin.
Zeladin: (Turning to see them) I have already told you Sheria, you don’t need to bow…
The man’s voice was deep and reassuring. Theo felt strangely invigorated by it. He had imagined a much more menacing Zeladin. He had long pitch-black hair and used a grey formal suit. He was tall and well built, and his eyes spewed kindness.
Zeladin: Anyway, Sheria, could you leave us?
Sheria: Yes sir (she bowed).
Zeladin: Thank you, and… Please don’t bow.
Sheria: I’ll try sir.
The girl exited the office and gently closed the door.
Zeladin took a cup and filled it with water.
Zeladin: Want some water?
Theo: Yes please.
Zeladin handed Theo the cup and got another one for him.
Zeladin: So, feeling better Theo?
Theo: Yeah… Wait… How do you know my name?
Zeladin: You are son of Albert and Claire Penndragon, are 17 years old, lived in gem street apartment no. 4, worked in Poncho’s Delivery Service, earned 200 bucks a month, likes horror and action movies, you have a scar on your back you got after falling from your bicycle when you were 6 and your birthday is on January the 1st.
Theo: Wow…
Zeladin: Yeah, I know a lot about you.
Theo: How’d you know about my scar?
Zeladin: I was there when you made it.
Theo: What?
Zeladin: Your parents and I were good friends, I used to go to your home a lot when I wasn’t so busy. Your parents helped us a lot, I haven’t completely recovered from their deaths…
Theo: You were my parent’s friend… Now I remember! It’s a bit blurry, but you used to always see my drawings and you always said they were great.
Zeladin: (Chuckling a bit) yes, I remember. My you’ve grown…
Theo: But… Were they… my parents…
Zeladin: Yes. They were murdered. There was no accident. I knew you would find out.
Theo: (Tears coming to his eyes) who?
Zeladin: Men from Xeran Darkness. They discovered them and killed them. I should have never involved them in our fight.
Theo: So now you are involving me.
Zeladin: No, but I can’t let you fall in their hands. You are extremely important. Even here in my organization that’s full of powerful and skilled people you are a god amongst insects. The Penndragon family had always been decisive in the battles fought between my ancestors and Xeran’s. Penndragons were always second in rank on either side, your father was second in this generation, until he was murdered. Theo, people on both sides believe there is a secret to your power, the difference is that we aren’t going to dissect you to find out.
Theo: Dissect me?!
Zeladin. Yes, Xeran’s methods aren’t at all humane.
Theo: I… I have no power. I’m just a boy who is damn confused and whose family is dying like an endangered species!
Zeladin: Did you know, that your name comes from the Greek word Theos which means God? And did you know that names like those are given to people because of their future skills and characteristics? Like I said before you are a god amongst insects. Will you or will you not help us? Either way we’re keeping you here.
Theo: What about my apartment?
Zeladin: It’s been sold, we’ll give you the money soon.
Theo: Where will I live?
Zeladin: There is a residential area in this dome, you have been given a place to stay at.
Theo: What about my things?
Zeladin: They have been transported and arranged in your new home.
Theo: And my job?
Zeladin: To the outside world you died of a heart attack.
Theo: Won’t people want to know where my body is?
Zeladin: An artificial body was made to fill your grave.
Theo: How will I get money to live?
Zeladin: We will provide you with food and every other essential thing. Yes we will provide some money for PS4 games.
Theo: Well so I guess I am staying here… Well then grant me the opportunity of paying those bastards back for what they did to my family.
Zeladin: So you’re not upset?
Theo: I didn’t really like the delivery-boy life, warrior of light sounds much more exciting.
Zeladin: Very well. Then welcome to Zeladin Luminescence! We’ll be getting your training schedule ready ASAP. Soon you’ll avenge your family.
Theo: Can’t wait for the moment.
Zeladin: For now, try to relax. Sheria will take you to your new home and feed you the rest of the information.
Theo: Um… she doesn’t really talk much.
Zeladin: She will, she is your tutor you know.
Theo: Well then. Thank you Zeladin.
Zeladin: You’re welcome. Oh, and refer to me as Lord Zeladin in front of the others, they’ll half kill you if you don’t.
Theo: Ok.
Theo left the office quite happily. He now had an objective in life, vengeance. His parents would be so proud. It didn’t matter if he marched straight towards an unknown situation, Zeladin seemed like a good fellow, so he was safe.
Zeladin: May light always show your path, “young god”.
Chapter 3
Prank on the Newbie
Theo was taken to a building in the northwest section of the “dome”. It was a blue, five story building. Sheria then pointed at the highest level.
Sheria: Your new home is there. You should get your stuff organized. I’ll be back at about 8 pm.
Theo: All right… hey wait… you’ll be back at 8 means… that…
Sheria: Yes… since I’ve been appointed your tutor and body guard we have to live under the same roof.
Theo: Well… that’s…
Sheria: What? We’re just going too sleep in the same place.
Theo: *Gawk*
Sheria: Hey! I also don’t like the idea of sharing the same bathroom with someone like you! Be grateful I am not allowed to slit your throat!
Theo: Wow, how mean. What did you intend to do? Slit my throat with a hair-dryer? *He pushed Sheria*
Sheria gripped Theo’s hand and rolled backwards, throwing Theo into a pole.
Sheria: You better start looking for more friends around, or I won’t need to slit your throat.
Sheria left in the Spherocycle. Leaving Theo on the ground, moaning. He got up and limped towards the apartment. “She didn’t even give me the keys… *****, what am I supposed to do out here until 8 pm?!” When he finally got to the apartment there was no keyhole, only a strange blue gadget on the door that read “push”. Theo pushed, expecting the door to open. Instead there was a strange mechanical sound followed by radio-static sounds.
Voice: Buenos días. Identifíquese por favor.
Theo: What the hell?! Alter all I’ve been through they give me a Spanish-talking door?!
Door: El nombre que ha especificado es incorrecto, favor de intentar de nuevo.
Theo: Maybe it’s asking for a password… uh… “Sheria”.
Door: Timbre de voz no compatible, diga su verdadero nombre por favor…
Theo: This is gonna take quite a while…
Four hours later Theo was laying on the ground, shouting out all kinds of number combinations, but the door’s response was always the same.
Door: El nombre que ha especificado es incorrecto, favor de intentar de nuevo. Si desea ayuda diga el código S.O.S.
Theo: S.O.S? That must be the code to get help! Thank God. “S.O.S”
There was a loud radio static sound and then silence.
Greg: Hello may I be of assistance?
Theo: Greg! I need help!
Greg: Penndragon! Trouble opening your door? What’s the problem *snicker*.
Theo: The thing talks Spanish! What should I do?!
Greg: Oh… *giggle* just say: Código de Auto-Destrucción nueve, dos, tres, siete.
Theo: Ok… I’ll try… “Código de Auto-Destrucción nueve, dos, tres, siete."
Door: Auto destrucción activada *Light starts flashing*.
Theo: Hey it’s doing something!
Greg: Good… *snicker*
Door: … Siete, seis, cinco, cuatro, tres, dos, uno… *loud beep*
Suddenly the door exploded. Theo’s hair was a mess and was completely covered in dust and debris. Greg’s voice was heard in a speaker near there, he was laughing his lungs out.
Greg: Yep, that’s the way to “Auto- Destruct” a Spanish talking door!
Theo: I fu(&ing hate you.
Theo entered the apartment. All his furniture had been set already and his clothes were on his bed, everything was clean, well taken care of. Theo organized his stuff a bit and entered the shower. Not everyone in Zeladin was as kind as the guy himself…
To be Continued.