The Inner Sun
| Page 88 [2008-12-16 05:22:51 – The Inner Sun – Noo.] A voice draws No One’s attention, a voice filled with frustration. He walks toward it to find himself in Berserker’s Way. Someone is standing there, fuming, “I don’t get this thing! It doesn’t make sense.” No One clears his throat and offers, “I might be able to help you with this. Let me explain something…” No One begins to advise the newcomer. |
| Page 89 [2008-12-16 05:58:07 – The Inner Sun – Bo., MRD] The sounds of battle ring across the Gates of Ages. There are several harsh exclamations and MRD smirks, “You are a worthy opponent, but…” A soft groan issues from Bootes as another from his forces fall. There is a pause before battle begins anew, a chuckle following. “You’re not so bad yourself.” MRD’s jaw drops at the loss of one of his own. |
| Page 90 [2008-12-16 06:26:05 – The Inner Sun – Ren., Am.] With Amoran sitting once more on the rug in Marind’s Room, Renavoid continues his tale as if nothing had happened. “The darkness, once it reaches me, continues to blind all of my senses, not just my sight. I can hear only my thoughts, though they are hushed. I feel only cold. It is most oppressing.” |
| Page 91 [2008-12-16 06:27:04 – The Inner Sun – Noo.] The newcomer nods in appreciation of the info. “Hey, thanks a lot! Now that I understand it, I think I’ll be able to figure it out.” No One smiles, waves, and then returns to the gazebo and sits. For several moments he feels at peace. The darkness within him has withdrawn and he is left feeling calm and serene. |
| Page 92 [2008-12-16 06:28:43 – The Inner Sun – Bo., MRD] MRD grunts in disbelief at Bootes’ counter. “Have You had enough?“ There is a soft sigh before MRD replies, “Very clever…” With a quick movement, he laughs and smiles, “not nearly clever enough, though.” Bootes’ eyes widen in surprise. He ponders deeply before his next move, replying with his own grin. “Is This clever Enough for You?” |
| Page 93 [2008-12-18 02:41:02 – The Inner Sun – Noo.] No one contemplates a moment. He thinks about how his torment has abated for the short time he was helping. For that time, he feels as though the light within him was set free and the shadows were conquered… but not for long, as the shadows have since resumed their brutal assault against his psyche. No One sighs darkly, feelings of desperation returning. |
| Page 94 [2008-12-18 02:41:33 – The Inner Sun – Bo., MRD] The sound of battle grows deeper and the two men fall into silence, concentrating on the task at hand. There are no exclamations or sighs; there is only the crack of stone on stone, the sound bouncing off the gates. This lasts for several more minutes before MRD explodes, “This is it, Bootes! I have you now – prepare for defeat!” |
| Page 95 [2008-12-18 03:22:37 – The Inner Sun – Ren., Am.] “I sensed only an endless abyss with me in some random meaningless corner. The darkness noticed me though. It seeped into my skin, slowly devouring my body in its effort to control me. Struggling with all of my might, I grabbed the one thing I found comfort in: my Quill.” Amoran’s eyes turned a deep shade of blue as she listened. |
| Page 96 [2008-12-18 03:17:12 – The Inner Sun – Bo., MRD] Silence settles in the area, and even the wind refuses to blow. Bootes reaches across the board, moving a small – seemingly hidden – piece. MRD sputters for a moment and Bootes chuckles softly. “Check and Mate, Sir.” MRD looks on in disbelief for a moment and then extends his hand. “Bootes, I thank you for one fine game of chess.” |
| Page 97 [2008-12-18 03:22:22 – The Inner Sun – Ren., Am.] “I channeled all of my energy into the Quill. It was the thing that most closely identified with my mind, you see. When the darkness completely consumed my body, the quill, with my soul and essence, remained glowing. It glowed with the fierceness of the sun, and drove the darkness out. It is here, always, that I wake from the hellish nightmare.” |
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