"THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT YOU FEIND!!! AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED I SHOULD SPILL YOUR BLOOD ON THIS BLACK GROUND!!!!"

*Thisias now holding Sabre with one hand by the back of his neck throws him to the opposite end of the small island. He takes a step back and fires a blast of energy from his hand. The blast strikes Jihons pillar and it falls to peices.*

"My father is not dead... He can't be not now! Damn the council Damn the Antidevultians. DAMN THE BASTARD RESPONCIBLE FOR THIS!!"

*He eyes Sabre with a squinting eye.*

"I will not stand for your arrogance any longer... If you so much as glance at me wrong I will send you strait to hell."

*Thisiases eyes go dark and he sits down where Jihons memorial was once standing.*

"He would not want it this way at all! He loathed his self pity... Shame he called it. and that is what made him weak. he once said to me...'Light is knowledge of your weakness... Darkness is concoring it..' If I know him as well as I think I do he is already in the mortal world fighting off whatever is left to fight. He faught the good fight with us and he knows there is more to come. Kelvack lacked faith in Jihons power. That is why he went with him..."

*Thisias tuns toward soul.*

"Lets get the hell out of here. I feel uneasy... As if thosands of eyes were watching me...."

Kalana returns to her feet.

"I am needed there. But I might not be able to make a difference by myself. I was going to ask Jihon to help, but.........but....."

Kalana finds herself unable to continue. She simply turns and stares at the two pillars that mark the passing of Jihon and Kelvack.

“That is ENOUGH!” her eyes flash brightly and her voice comes out in a growl. “This is no one’s fault but those Council members whose souls were unclean! Sabre was never one of them and you know it, Thisias!”

*She steps over to him and crouches in front of him.*

“You’re father WILL be back, I am sure of it!” she leans closer and hisses out her words. “But bloodying your own comrade in a time like this is unacceptable!”

*Her hand snaps to his throat and pushes him back against the ruins of the monument with inhuman strength.*

“I am not asking you to be tolerant, I am demanding it!” she does not squeeze hard, just keeps him still as she talks to him. “You go and take care of Tamrissa, keep her away from Sabre until she is recovered! That is one of the best things you can do right now! Do not start any more fights, because I will break each and every bone in your body until you stop!”

*She lets go, standing slowly, watching him.*

“Those thousand eyes are the eyes of those who still need you and your friends’ help! Do not chance their survival by killing a man who may play a key part in saving them.”

*She reaches down, offering her hand to help him up.*

“I vote that we get ourselves together and go to help Clutchfiend…he needs us right now...”

"That was unfair, and you know it. It's not Sabre Soldier's fault. We chose to follow him. Jihon is dead because he was brave, and a true fighter. And you dishonor his memory by striking down the monument that was erected for him. That is just wrong."

Kalana turns to Brigid.

"I thank you for your offer of help. I don't know what kind of difference us two could make, but it's worth a shot."

"I will not appoligise if that is what you are asking."

*He stnds brushing the soot like dirt from his already black attire.*

"Well perhaps I should bring the Tonberry and Gabriel to be with us... God how Jihon loved that cat."

*Thisias Scans the Island for an unoccupied spot. When he finds one he concentrates apon it causing it to glow brightly. With a strike of lightning the Tonberry and Gabriel appear.*

Very strong willed. And so much rage. Apparently I have been thrown into something greater than a simple battle.

*He walks over to the monuments and studies them. The crumbled one of Jihon and the entact one of Kelvack seem to resonate something. Halcon feels as if he knew them as he looks at the statues.*

Kelvack, what an odd name. *Halcon's eyes widen.* Thats my ancestor's name! Could it be?

Perhaps...*The voice of his ancestor rings in his mind and Halcon's face looks puzzled.*

But how? I saw you die! How could you be two places at once? And why did you allow yourself to be killed? *Halcon's tone is demanding.*

Do you realize how long I have lived? I have seem loved ones pass away. Then see their children pass away. Wars have been fought and entire planets have been destroyed in my lifetime. I have seen your power and realize that it is time for the next generation to carry the torch. Nevertheless, you and I have a bond. I shall live with you, and if you are confused or in need of help, you know how to reach me. Just do me a favor... Tell the others that I am ok. And never doubt yourself.

*Halcon's tense body relaxes as Kelvack speaks to him. His eyes close and he says a prayer for his ancestor. He opens his eyes again and he walks over to the others.*

"My new friends," *He pauses, waiting for their attention.* "Kelvack is ok. No he won't be coming back. But he believes that I can take his place."

*After saying this Halcon makes a sign with his hand.*

"Now, Kalana, where is this place that needs our help?"

No, you are not Lilith. Lilith is gone. Do not get me wrong, I still feel for her, but her soul is in a different place. I never played with you Tamrissa. I actually cared about you when I was sent down to watch over you. Watched over you from the beginning of your journey. I've held alot back Tamrissa. You have every right to wish me to Final Death. If you wish for me to leave, then I will leave. I will never return this time. I returned for but one reason. And that was to appologize for what I put you through, and try and make things right again. I never said how long I would stay. I let my feelings get the best of me. I guess I was wrong. My feelings became my weakness. That empty hole in paradise drove me mad. I must be out of my mind, to give up eternal happiness to come back to see the one I care about, and protected for a life time. To try and feel loved by someone in this empty world where I am not wanted. I'm sick of this struggle that my heart goes through, and the confusion that goes through my head. I want to go away. Away for good. A place where I will feel nothing. I want this cursed body and soul to be destroyed. Forgive me for what I'm about to do Tamrissa. This bond between us will be broken soon enough, just as you asked for. Just, please do not be hurt this time. I never meant to hurt you. Soul Reaver, construct another gravestone. I guess my 4000 year journey back from heaven was a bad idea after all.

*Thisias then attacks Sabre Soldier and throws him. Sabre Soldier does a backflip into the air and lands on his feet. He then looks at Thisias the way that Thisias told him not to.*

Thisias, I assume that you care to join me, right? And don't ever touch a stone of the dead. It there's one thing talking to everyone you've ever killed has told me, that is respect the dead.

*Sabre Soldier's body begins to glow a bright white, black particles begin to glow from within those light, consuming them. In an instant, the hand of Sabre Soldier is through Thisias, and out his back. Thisias looks into Sabre Soldier's eyes to see the truth. Sabre Soldier pulls his arm out of the cannon ball sized hole in Thisias's abdomen. Thisias's guts fly out through the hole, and fall to the ground, followed by him, as he holds his abdomens in a pain he has never felt.*

See you in hell, I will not.

*Sabre Soldier turns around and walks away. He turns at the edge of the Obsidian Island, next to Tamrissa. He holds his arms out stretched to his sides. Blood red tears begin to fall from his face to the ground in a constant flow. As they hit the ground, they burn up. Sabre Soldier tilts his head back and lets out a scream of agony, as the black orbs propel themselves from his body. In the midst of it all, he mindspeaks to Tamrissa.*

Tamrissa, just give the words, and my presence will be gone for good. Everything will be fine then. You won't feel that tug that my heart gives you when I'm around. You won't feel my pain, see my heart, know my truth, and feel my conviction. It will be only you once again. You won't feel empty, and you can forget about me. I'm not important anymore. I've done my deed in watching over you. Just tell me to disappear, and I will go away like a bad dream. With your words I will become the Forgotten Promise as fate has demanded me.

*Sabre Soldier waits patiently for a reply, the tears still streaming down his face to the ground. The others feel a massive burning as his body releases energy, and cannot get near him to stop him. Tamrissa feels weak for a moment, but then she learns the truth about Sabre Soldier, as he reveals his true nature to her. She see's images from his point of view, after his death. She see's him struggling to get free from his paradise, screaming for her to hear him, as he crys aloud, millions of people behind him, standing, looking at him like a crazy fool for wanting to leave infinite heaven. Soon it all ends and she is was back on her original train of thought, enlightened on what Sabre Soldiers true nature was.*

Kalana is suddenly surrounded by a flaring wave of energy. Her eyes are full of rage. She points both hands at the falling Thisias, and a huge beam of power bursts out and surrounds him. When the smoke clears, Thisias lies on the ground, completely healed. Kalana collapses on the ground, exausted. Pulling Thisias from the brink of death had almost completely drained her energy. She slowly struggled back to a sitting position.

"no more......we....are all.....allies....here......no.....more......"

Kalana collapses again.

(:Professionals are predictable. It's the amateurs who are dangerous:)

"I have consumed almost all of my energy. I have only enough left to open a gate back to the Starblade. I must return. I will leave the portal open. I beg of you. Stop this foolishness. Help me save the innocent people of my homeworld's sister planet. If you choose to help, follow me through the portal. If not, I bid you farewell for now."

Kalana points a finger at nothing, and a light blue warp gate opens. She steps into it and dissapears. The warp gate stays open, spining slowly.

"Lets just get one thing strait..."Council member." My father is not dead! I saw your actions at the so called Tournement! You would have cared less if he died! You must remember I was part of Jihon all that time. I have NO respect whatsoever for you and your kind! I never have and I never will. But as for now... We have no choice other than to get along.n If you refuse... You are outnumbered and we will kill you without mercy."

*He looks at Soul*

"We should have Just left him there to die with the rest of the damn council!"

*Thisias spits on the ground in front of Sabre causeing the spit to buuble and burn a whole in the ground.*

"I meant no disrespect for Jihon... He doesnt want a death memorial when he isnt dead. We must return to the mortal world and help Clutchfeind now... I dont know about the rest of you but I am going... Gabriel Tonberry come."

*He pats his leg and Gabriel and the Tonberry Follow Thisias through the portal. Before they do Gabriel looks at Sabre and hisses.*

Half demon half man... Tormented by his own existance.

Astonished, he turns around.

Soul Reaver is looking at him emotionlessly. Thisias' body feels heavy, leaden... he cannot move. All the others notice their own bodies also growing similarly still. A strange tranquility and clarity fills their minds.

Almost as if in a dream, Soul Reaver turns back towards Jihon's shattered monument, and holds his hand up slightly. One by one, the shards of rock float into the air and rejoin the monument, rebuilding it as if it had never been damaged. Soul Reaver turns around again.

"You are in my domain now, my companions. There will be no fighting in my Sanctuary, no hatred, curses, destruction, or damnation."

He looks at Sabre Soldier.

"Sabre, you shall have no monument here. You will not die in my world. Elsewhere, perhaps. But not here."

Next, he faces Tamrissa. The tears stop flowing, the feeling of tranquility becomes particularly strong in her mind.

"Tamrissa, do not shut yourself off. The only way onwards is forward. Sabre's actions were not intended to hurt you. Strength is found in yourself - you may have forgotten that. Regardless of the link you hold with Sabre, it is the light of your own soul that will guide you come the darkest hour."

He then turns to Thisias. His face seems to darken somewhat.

"Perhaps Jihon is alive - of all of us here, you have the strongest bond with him. However, that gives you no right to sow dissent amongst my companions, or to desecrate this sacred place. Sabre Soldier WAS a council member, but Jihon's death was not his fault. The Council tricked him just as they did all of us, and it was eventually Jihon himself who chose his fate... not Sabre."

After this, he turns to face Brigit.

"You are also correct, Brigit... there are many who need our aid. But we cannot abandon the quest we have undertaken. It too needs our attention, for if we do not stop the Antedeluvians, they surely will surely wreak havoc amongst mankind.

You can all rest here safely - time passes differently here, and when we return, it will be as if we had been away only a few minutes at the most. Considering the challenges that lie ahead, we should make certain our wounds are healed before we leave."

With those words, he releases his companions, their bodies returning to normal.

Soul Reaver walks over to Halcon.

"I'm afraid that in the chaos of battle, we never had the opportunity for a true introduction. I am Soul Reaver. Please, tell me about yourself, and why you are here."

--To fight is to live... and my battle is eternal--

*Tamrissa doesn't feel right. She doesn't feel Sabre Soldier's soul. She now realizes that she still feels empty. She looks up to see Sabre Soldier standing there waiting for a reply to what he said. Before she could give one, his body begins to twitch slightly. His eyes go bright red, and the energy flow stops momentarily, as he brings his head back down. His voice takes a deeper, darker, more far eastern accent. *

I would like to congratulate you Tamrissa. I'm sure he will be honored to hear the kind words that you said about him. Ha ha ha ha ha. As for the kiss, you can't blame me for trying to score points for the child. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Akkarajul. The Assamite Antideluvian. The beast that lived within Fei Serumen. Now I am free. I'm the one he warned you to destroy while I was sleeping. Now the problem is, I'm awake now. I thought that I performed Fei's character quite well. I, as well Tamrissa, did not lie to you. I just told you the burdens of Fei's heart. I showed you his nature, and conviction. I am also very pleased with your reaction. Unfortunately, Fei will not becoming back. Here, let me show you where he is right now, Madaam. Enjoy the show.

*Akkarajul, the beast that once lived within Sabre Soldier, now has Sabre Soldier's body, since He's gone. The beast holds out his hand. A small warp opens up infront of Tamrissa. She looks up to see the real Fei Serumen outside the gates of heaven, restrained by golden chords and chains, being mocked for wanting to leave. He fights with all of his power to break free of the bonds that hold him in heaven.*

Take a good look at him Tamrissa. Look at the way he struggles to get free. Ha ha ha. What I cannot comprehend, is why he wishes to come back. Look at that paradise. It's beautiful. Look at it. You surely cannot compare to paradise, but yet he wishes to return. Like it matters to you. You've told me how you really feel. That, and you'll never see him again anyways. So get used to that emptiness Tamrissa Roshan, you'll have to live with it forever. And, with what you've shared with me, I will show him your true colors and how you really feel. That will eliminate any desire to come back to you. Ha ha ha. Say good-bye Tamrissa. This will be your last chance to see his pretty little face. I bet you feel really foolish right now, don't you. But from the way it seems, you seem to be glad to be rid of the pest that crawls up your back.

*Akkarajul walks by Thisias, the shear energy propelling itself from his body is enough to cause Thisias to burn in pain and suffering. He glares at Thisias, and laughs at him. He walks into the portal to the other side, where he appears next to the restrained Fei Serumen. The others cannot hear him speak to Fei. Fei listens carefully to his mirror image. Once again, tears form under Sabre Soldier's eyes and stream down his face. He hangs his head down in pain, as the chords suddenly give way from his waist, arms and neck. Fei Serumen looks at the broken chords and looks up through the portal to see Tamrissa. He looks carefully at her for a moment, but then turns around, and walks towards the city gates, where millions await for him, celebrating. The Antideluvian turns and stares at Tamrissa with a pleased smirk across his face. He speaks to her through the portal*

You see Tamrissa, he listens to me. He listens to me, because we are one of the same body, and understands what I say. He now knows the truth that you have told me, and you know the truth within his heart. Both truths will break him soon. You should congratulate yourself. Ha ha ha ha ha. I know you want to kill me Tamrissa, but you should be thanking me for getting that pest off your shoulders. That emptiness will die, as you forget about him. Which you will eventually. Just move on, forget about him. It's his fate to be forgotten. That's why he IS The Forgotten. Well, I have a feast to attend. I can't keep my antideluvian friends waiting to be devoured can I? Take a good look at him Tamrissa, this will be the last time you see him.

*With that, the beast walks away, leaving the portal open long enough for Tamrissa to see Fei approaching the city. The portal slowly closes.*

Soul Reaver faces Sabre's body... the Antedeluvian.

"Akkarajul... how nice of you to come to us. It saves me the trouble of coming after you."

Akkarajul leaps towards Soul Reaver... only to find that his feet have been encased in Obsidian.

"This is MY domain, Akkarajul. You should not have revealed yourself here. This is one of my realities, and I can bend it to my will in whatever way I desire. There is no way out of here... no escape.

For intruding on my Sanctuary, you will die."

Akkarajul attempts to hurl a glowing sphere of power at Soul Reaver, but an invisible gust of energy sweeps the attack away like chaff in the wind as Soul Reaver lightly lifts his hand.

The obsidian around the Antedeluvian is now bubbling and twisting, while the very reality the Antedeluvian finds himself in is leeching the power from his body. Tendrils of volcanic glass rise from the ground and crawl like twisted black worms up his legs. Sharp barbs form on the insides of the obsidian, agonisingly growing through the Antedeluvian's flesh.

Immobilised, it's strength ebbing rapidly, and it's magic draining from it like the last sands of an hourglass, Akkarajul finds the cold sliver of fear driving into it's heart.

However, the obsidian eventually stops growing, and Soul Reaver hesitates.

"It would be cowardly for me to destroy you like this. I will hand your judgement over to Tamrissa, as it is her you have hurt more than anyone else... she may decide whether to kill you now, or give you a sporting chance."

Soul Reaver turns his eyes to Tamrissa.

"What say you, my lady?"

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