SWNOVELS Chapter Chapter Eleven: Dangerous Allies
“Where are we?” asks cousin Keri.
“We are in a home of very old magic. This place was once home to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were certain groups of Casters in central Mexico. Particularly, those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th to 16th centuries. Like many casters on Earth. The Aztecs originated from a different land. A land where they brought many of their ancient ways with them. This land was known as Aztlan. A mythical place where shape shifting and magic of nature originated. When their lands started to become a place of waste. The Aztecs ripped open a portal into this world and created their home here. Their legends would later inspire and form current traditions of the Mexican people.” Says Kristos “But what I don’t understand is what happened to them and why would they leave this place.” Asks Keri.
“Some say that they didn’t leave, but just ascended. A price for some beings who have achieve grand status in life and this world can no longer support their existence. However, few remained and became us.” Says the chief of the Aztec casters.
He removed his hood and revealed markings down his face. One eye was gone and his staff was omitting mass amounts of energy.
“We fought for centuries to preserve our people’s home. But forces of all sorts. Try and try to take what is not theirs. We will not allow you to attempt the same.” He says.
“We are not here to fight nor take anything of yours. But to protect it and insure that this gate here remains closed.” Says Kristos.
“We do not need you protection. We have the gods Quetzalcoatl, Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca, and Huitzilopochtli protecting us.” Says the chief.
“Plus we are protected by the Aztec Eagle Warriors.” Says a member of the Aztec group.
“These are all legends, how are they supposed to protect you?” says Keri.
“With everything from our world, you seriously believe that our legends are not real?” says the chief.
“I guess we will find out. Look!!” shouts Kristos.
A hoard of shadows raced to the Templo Mayor where Kristos, his group, and the Aztec group are standing. The teams embraced for attack. Then suddenly, the chief yelled out a spell in his native Nahuatl language. Which awakened the ancient Aztec Eagle Warriors which stood around the base of the temple. As Warvue, remains of soldiers that threatened the Aztecs long ago and evil nature spirits rose from their graves. The war on the point of Central America was beginning. The Aztec group used nature as their way of fighting and aimed toward the nature spirits in the process. Using spears and sticks in combination with their own magic. It was a sight that Kristos has longed wanted to see. Having a passion for history and everything magic. Kristos was in no way going to let this historic place be destroyed by what was going to rise from an opened seal. His army and he launched a combined attack against the giant shadows and Warvue. Hoping to weaken them. The dark forces got stronger.
Meanwhile, in Africa, Kachina and her group explored much of the continent through teleportation. In hopes that they would find the point before Kyran and his army. Kachina while exploring a town which led to a massive size forest. Kayan a member of Kachina’s group and often storyteller. Was embroiled in mythological studies at Tantirith when he was pulled away by Kadamba. Hoping that his expertise would help in finding the points. He began to tell the story of the supposed point of magic that they were searching for.
“When the Earth was young and untouched. Before there were humans to populate it, before the gods created man. The highest order of angels, one of the members of the High Council, Vigresta created the first magical being. Kathias. Vigrestia had several forms and usually took the form of animals. He believed that they were trusted and because humans believed that most animals protected mankind and dreams. With his many disguises he was always remembered as a funny old man with extended knowledge of the world around him. He was one of the wisest and most memorable members of the High Council. He is also referred to as Destiny. His wife at one time was Crienta. Do to their benevolent status the two contain the nature of their love. The product of their love was the god Jonun and Kathias. Jonun a shy deity created a world for his children the Groners. Jonun and his children created the destinies of all beings that entered into the land of the living including the gods. Kathias on the other hand wanted a more open life. So he ventured into the farthest regions of his father’s kingdom. It is believed that the High Council chose Earth as the home for its children because of its connection to the different dimensions that linked to our plane of existence near the Earth’s place in this universe. Whatever the reason, this world was going to be the center of various events throughout the future. Kathias was a very skilled warrior. Son of a god and angel. He was also very powerful. Although not was in the world at the time. He made it his mission to find others to test his power. Kathias was beautiful, tall, and could boast the power of the gods while also containing his status as an angel. Something that made him one of the most sought out beings in creation. His status often meant that he was either to remain from others. So to this extent he created a palace for himself. It was a massive garden. He created animals, insects, mythical beasts, and erected a large forest protecting the land. The sun always shined and from its sunrays, came the first fruit, rivers, air to breath, and the flourishing patterns of nature. To populate this place. Kathias created the first human. He named him Adam. He taught him the ways of a warrior and how to defend himself against future threats. Adam learned how to use nature to perform the first forms of magic. As Kathias told him that nature holds the power to perform magic. Adam wanted companionship so while he was asleep one day. Kathias created a woman named Eve from Adam’s ribcage. On awakening he saw a present left for him by his creator Kathias. Adam and Eve consorted for the next seven days. Which Kathias saw as a way to construct the idea of the week. He named the days of the week after the gods of his lineage. Including the four seasons after the spirits of nature that he grew fond of. Kathias had his family but peace would not last for long. One day Kathias secured the first known fruit to have sprouted in his garden. The apple. Believing that the fruit had special powers of its own. Kathias warned Adam and Eve that they could not eat the apple on the first tree. That they could eat anything else including the animals of the land. The two continued their lives as they have done before. Until one day Eve met a mysterious man who had shapeshifted into a snake prior. He whispered that his name is Belkcus and that like Kathias he is also a creator. Believing the snake to be friendly. Eve played with him while Adam slept. The two came to the First Tree containing the forewarn apples. The snake convinced Eve that the reason behind Kathias’ words toward the apple was because he feared that the apples would not grow back. However, the snake mentioned to Eve that by planting the seeds within the apples into the soil and soaking them in water that they would grow again. Something he said that Kathias knew nothing about. Hesitant at first, the snake continued his taunting. No longer able to resist the influential snake. Eve took a bite out of the apple and from this. Kathias felt the betrayal. Adam awoke in shame of his wife’s betrayal to their creator. The snake and Eve both convinced how tasteful the apples were. Adam would later give in as well to the influence. Feeling the harsh betrayal of his children. Kathias broke down in tears. Testing his children’s trust and heart. He sent heavy winds and great floods to them. The snake was washed away while all sin in the garden was banished. Adam and Eve was confronted by Kathias with eyes of fiery rage. In a calm voice he told them of their failed test. He punished the two. For Adam he cursed Adam and all of his male children the hardship of life. To work and to provide for his family. He also bore him the curse to carry disease. For Eve and all of her female children the pain of childbirth. Believing that Eve was the main reason for their betrayal. In order for their punishment to be reverse. However, Kathias provided ways for them to be forgiving. The test of worship and praise. Adam created a temple out of logs and stones in worship of Kathias. Eve, however, did no such effort. Adam and Eve consorted on the night of their punishment in hopes to bring back the love of their failed union. The next day, Eve became sick and her stomach pains consisted. Over the course of nine months. She would go through the worse moments of her existence. She gave birth to her first child, Cain, then Abel, then Awan their daughter. The two raised Cain, Abel, and Awan. The family played and built a life in the garden. One day, Kathias’ punishment would continue with the death of their youngest son Abel. Wanting to prove their loyality to Kathias in hopes to be forgiving for their parent’s betrayal. Both sons offered a sacrifice. Although, it was only Abel whose offer was accepted while Cain’s sacrifice was rejected. Cain slew Abel out of jealousy and anger. This became the first murder and the first death in the world. Adam and Eve grieved to Kathias for his help. But he did not answer. For Believing that Kathias was an awful deity. She rebelled against him. She learned how to use magic and with the help of the snake who managed to return. Brought great plagues onto the garden. Hoping that her ways would be changed. Adam pleaded to Eve to stop but she would not. For his work, Adam was giving a gift to sit in heaven watching over the world he once inhabited. Eve on the other hand would continue to be punished. Her heart grew heavier as her child one by one would perish. Her eldest son would wed her daughter. The two gave birth to a son. One night while the family slept. Their home fell onto them. Killing them instantly. For his crime in youth. Abel was sentenced to roam the world in pain and carrying grief as a spirit. While Awan and her son moved on to heaven. Eve was once again visited by the snake. He offered her the ultimate revenge. An attempt to build his army on Earth and take the world that Kathias stole from him. Eve and the snake created soldiers of fire and from the earth. Their only goal was to destroy the garden and eliminate Kathias. Going toward the highest mountain near the edge of the garden. Was a place believed to have been the home of Kathias. The army of Eve was led there. Upon arrival, Eve found Kathias meditating. He spoke with the wind. He told Eve of his love for her and Adam and how he had hoped that this world would be their own for eternity. Eve did not want to hear from him. So she deferred her attention toward her army. Pushing toward battle. Kathias took vines from the trees, water from the rivers, wind from the skies, fire from Eve’s anger, and rocks from the ground. With these items, he created the elements. Banishing Eve’s creatures to hell. Eve was left alone as the snake has abandoned her once again. “How dare you, after everything I did for you?” says Kathias. He lifted his right hand and with vines from the ground he bound Eve to the Earth. Here she remained for eternity.”
As his story came to an end. Kachina’s group arrived at the edge of the town. The thick forest that engulf the entire outer edge of the town blanketed a beautiful paradise. Out of white light, my brother Kyle welcomed Kachina as Kadamba transported him to her location.
“What are you doing here?” asks Kachina.
“Kadamba sent me here. Believing that there is something here that can pull the battle in our favor.” Says Kyle.
“Then let’s get going.” Says Kachina.
The group walked through the forest. Before nightfall, they arrived in the garden. Giant vines wrapped around them. Cutting through their skin. A loud rumbling voice raced throughout the garden.
“We are here to try and stop Kyran from destroying the world. We need your help.” Says Kayan.
“No one will ever hurt me again.” says the voice.
Out of the ground a face appeared. It was the face of Eve. She was crying and from her tears rose the rivers of the garden. Giant hands attempted to stop Kachina and her group from entering further into the garden. As they broke loose from the vines. Kachina fought through the attacks from nature. Mentally she contacted my brother Kyle and told him to tell everyone else to head for the highest mountain. Several members of the group remained behind to help fight. As the group got to the edge of the garden toward the bottom of the mountain. Eve possessed Kachina.
“This body feels amazing. So strong yet fragile. This will do.” Says Eve as she possessed Kachina.
She lift her right hand as Kathias once did to her. She took the four elements with all her might to destroy the group. From the tip of the mountain, came a roaring white light. It reflected the attack and there stood Kathias. He used his power to release Eve from Kachina’s body. In the process allowing eve to be hold again.
“Thanks for allowing me life again father. Now it is our time to fight.” Says Eve.
“You have no place any longer in this world.” Says Kathias.
“We shall see who has a place here.” Says Eve.
The two engaged in a battle which shook the lands. Kyran’s army motioned toward the garden. As Kachina and her group saw them from a glimpse, she charged her crew toward the army. Kyran’s shadow form took head of the army and angled himself in a position of great power. He was connected this time to every creature there. All in one massive beasts. They were taking no chances on securing the opening of the point here at the garden. As Kathias and Eve brawled in the background, Kachina and her group took to the grounds in a scattered motion. Kyran and his army attacked them and the battle ensured.
Now both battles in Central America with Kristos and his group along with Kachina and hers in Africa. Were neck and neck. The forces opposed each other as the world around them fell apart. Little did either side knew, was that this was Kyran’s plans all along. The negative energy from the fighting was being released. Causing a rift between the void around the points. Weakening the seals in place. In North America, Kachine and his group arrived on a desolate island located near North Carolina. The island was home to a mysterious presence. People who appeared dressed in 1500s attire. Arrived toward Kachine and his group through a thick fog. Their presence gave off a distinct mystical sensation that the entire group felt through their blood. During the raid of the island in the 1500s, the apparent Lost Colony was engulf in a battle between the forces of darkness and light. One of Kathias’ reincarnate forms was born into the colony and quickly grew to power. As the story was told by one of the men that unwelcomely told Kachine.
“The only reason why I am telling you this sir. Is to persuade you to leave.” Says the man
“We are not going to leave. Your island is home to one of the six points that are keeping hell shut.” Says Kachine.
“Maybe this will turn you away. What happen next to the reincarnate form. Was that it took the form of a boy. The boy grew literally overnight. His power grew along with his physical size. Talking in the night, he would run away into the nearby forest. With one person mentioning seeing him conversing with a hooded figure.”
As the group looked at one another. They knew the hooded figure could only mean one thing. That darkness was coming to the island. The man continued his story with his people standing behind him in an eerie silence.
“As the darkness within the boy grew. His dark side drench this home into a mass spell of darkness. In an attempt to stop him, believing he had the devil inside of him. The townspeople tried to down him to bless him in holy water. But this only angered the boy even more. He would return the fate onto the people. Flushing the town with heavy rains and blacked out the sun with his cries. He took his fist and punch the ground with it. He looked up to the skies with eyes as radiant as shinning black tar. His clothing changed to match those of the demons he just called upon. As the demons walked in order of their name. He has resurrected some of histories most storied demonic figures onto this world. They played throughout the night all the while the entire island would disappear from existence. So you see, we plummeted into darkness but that did not end the reign of demonic activity. “
As the man finished his story, the fog lifted to reveal the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Expelled in demonic activity, the man’s story came to light. The boy and his demonic army continued to taunt the people of the island even to this day. Finding out that the boy was trying to break the point on the island. Kachine and his group went into battle. As the Lost colony stepped aside, their true skeletal forms started to show with a glimpse of light.
All three battles were taking place in Africa, Central America, and North America. All the while, I had my own issues back at home. At my doorstep stood Karos and his siblings. All dressed in familiar garments similar to those of the bringers. As they stepped through my doorway. With a flick of the hand, Karos is thrown into the staircase. Screaming I asked what they were doing here and why they were fighting Karos.
Koran replied “We are tired of his betrayal. All for you. The girl we were sent here to eliminate if she did not join our cause. And apparently you are not.”
He then threw me into the wall with cat and dog both coming to aid me. My mum cast a banishment spell which repelled everyone except Koran.
“Foolish Caster, I am beyond your magic now. I will be the masters’ number one in command.” He says.
“Not today you won’t.” says cat before her and dog’s eyes lit up to reveal their true forms.
“As long as we are here, you shall not harm this Lazaron.” Says cat as she races Koran out of the home.
“Are you okay, Kyra.” Asks dog.
“Yes I am, Oh no Karos!” I said running to him.
“I am okay.” Says Karos.
“What is going on with you guys.” I asked Karos.
“I can’t keep lying to you Kyra.” Says Karos
“What is it? You can tell me.” I said to him.
“I told you that I was the one protecting you in Norgard. But I didn’t explain how I got there and who I really was. Cat, Dog, and I think your family expected it. Please don’t be mad at me Kyra for what I am about to say.” He says.
My heart was racing as I awaited his answer. For some sinking reason I knew what he was about to say.
“My siblings and I are the Bringers of Norgard.” Says Karos.
And there it was. The moment where I have felt joy for him finally telling me his secret. Anger for keeping it from me. Rage for him being the very force that is trying to kill me and my family. Of course sadness that we are destined to destroy one another. The guy that I fell in love with instantly. Just so happens to be the very force that I am forced to vanquish. Before I could think of it, I was gone and another force took over me with rampage rage. Telekinetically pinned to the wall, Karos stuttered under his suffering.
“Kyra, there is something you have to know.” He said
With the howl of multiple demonic voices. I said to him “I don’t want to hear anything you have to say.”
I continued to crush his heart. Until my mum begged me to stop. When I looked around the room to see my sister Diana huddled against the lower staircase in fear of me. I floated down to the ground in front of her. I reverted back to myself and retreated from attacking Karos. Karos attempting to walk back down the stairs. With Cat and Dog interfering in his attempt to speak to me.
Holding his golden lit sword at Karos. Dog shouts with a roaring tone “Don’t move, Bringer”!!
Running up to Dog, I shouted as I stood in front of his sword. “Don’t hurt him” With my hands spread out.
“Thank You” said Karos.
I turned to him and slapped him across the face. I was still angry but I could not bring myself to really let anything happen to him.
“How could you do this to me? To us?” I asked him
“I could not tell you for your history with my family.” He said.
“Enough”! I shouted.
“Tell me what is happening and what is coming. Enough of the quizzes, the mystery, and the cryptic stuff.” I said to the room.
“Fine. You want to know. I shall tell you something that will change your world.” He said.
As we moved to the living room. Karos lit up the ceiling and the walls with scenery from his voice.
“Kathias was the son to Vigrestia one of the members of the High Council and the first magical being. He created Adam and Eve and from them spawned the woes of mankind. After his children betrayed his command. Kathias punished them with the labors of mankind. Only Adam was redeem for his further worship of Kathias. While Eve turned to the darkness that has since influenced her. Over time the first woman became the first dark caster and was the first practitioner of black magic. In the years following Eve’s defeat. The gods recreated man in their image. Thus, allowing Kathias to create more superior beings. The Balkurians. Using his blood and powerful magic. Kathias had manufactured the most powerful beings in existence. Something he would later regret. In the next few years, the Balkurians played in the rebuilt Garden of Eden. A place named after one of the angels that Kathias fell in love with prior to his work creating the Balkurians. As the two watched over the young Balkurians. One night Eden noticed that the children were practicing different magic than before. Darker magic. Speaking to the grounds and the plants. Eden discovered that the Balkurians were being influenced by Eve herself. Before she could tell Kathias. The Balkurians killed Eden while in the process taking her power and grace. On the day of death, Kathias learned of his children’s actions. Fearing of the actions of his previous heirs. Kathias did not want to take the same chance as before. So in the hours to come. He predicted his death along with centuries of war. The first prediction was made this day and it was the one that would cause the Balkurians to gain their notoriety. Kathias cast a spell in the wake of the coming battle with his children. That would allow him to be revived each generation to grow stronger. To rival his children and their descendants. That day Kathias was killed and his body was placed at the center of the Garden of Eden. The Balkurians betrayed Eve and destroyed the garden and all of its power. In the wake of the flames, the Balkurians reign would last for the next few centuries. Another prediction was made about a girl who would be the downfall of the Balkurians army and themselves. The Balkurians created the four horseman of the Apocalypse known as the Hepti Apocalypse. Which to their native language meant “The End of the End”. The Balkurians boast such amazing power. With their horseman and ever growing army of servants. They would create several foul creatures including the Warvue, the first shadows, Screechers, and the creatures of the underworld. Threatened by their power, forces of good and evil band together to defeat their army. The Balkurians retreated and their army was sent to Hell. While gathering their power again. The world went through a recovery. The Gods rose to prominence and the memories of the Balkurians slowly faded away. The Domi Mages, children to the High Council, rose to power instead. Fearing of a similar fate. The High Council stripped them of their power at birth to live as humans. These humans became the first prophets, spiritual leaders, and coven. Eventually through spiritual guidance. The Domi Mages returned to power and ascended. However, they proved to be of good nature and outgrew the High Council’s power. They vowed that the world should never go through what it has in the years past. So the mages separated the magical and human worlds. Placed a veil over the two worlds and ascended to never be heard of again. The Balkurians used this to their advantage by influencing the human world as they were the only magical beings remaining in this world. So they found several desperate souls lingering in between worlds and gave them mass amounts of power. These souls received physical forms and the power to move between worlds. This only weakened the Balkurians more. So to mainstay their existence in this plane. The Balkurians would sleep for the next two hundred years. On the day of their awakening, the Gods has risen to great power and the Bringers of Norgard has since been banished to a land named after them. Furious, the Balkurians sent a amount of rage onto the world, causing the gods to fall through a process called Mostibik. Also meaning “End of the World”. The world was then recreated in the Balkurians image. Darkness flew all over sending the world into the dark ages. Followed by the ice age brought on by their unknowingly servant Snow. The Balkurians forged a plan to bring Kathias’ avatars to their side or to eliminate them entirely. The Apocaylse. Set in place since the early ages of mankind. The Apocalypse told of two witnesses. Two that shall watch and bring an end to this war. The End of Days spoke of the war being engulf in flames and Hell shall rise. This was set in motion recently by Kyran himself. The Two Witnesses however turned out to be my sister Kymberly and I.”
Gasp, my family, Cat, Dog, and I turned to each other in response to this startling news.
“You mean to tell us, that you and your sister are the Two Witnesses?” asks Cat.
“I don’t believe any of this.” Says Dog.
“My sister and I have been working in the background learning of our siblings plans and thwarting them at all cost without them knowing. We have since watched cities fall from our banishment. We have seen kings and queens’ rise and fall. Including the gods and magic itself. Every time my family tried to bring an end to the world, we are there working against them.” Says Karos.
“He is right” says a voice from the air.
In bright light, Karos’ sister Kymberly appears standing next to him. Mentioning that their siblings are on their way back to this place. That she was able to hold them off for alittle while but that they are almost back to their full strength.
“My brother and I have been watching you Kyra since your birth. Hoping that the prophecy was true. You are the one that the Apocalypse was created for. To either have you turn to the side of the Balkurians or to eliminate you all together.” She says.
“Wait so you mean to tell me that the Apocalypse was created to sway me or to kill me. All of this was brought on for me.” I said
Everyone turn in a silent response.
Speaking to Cat and Dog, “You knew this entire time didn’t you. Is that why you have been here? Was to make sure I went against the Balkurians.”
“Yes Kyra. But it was to protect you and guide you into the right direction. We hope that you would choose the side of good and stand with us.” Says Cat.
“And what if I didn’t? then you would have killed me?” I said to them.
“We would have done whatever it would have taken.” Said Dog.
My mum turn to me to address the more concerning matter at hand. The house shook as the world outside started to crack open.
Elsewhere the war between my cousins and the dark forces were coming to their peak. My cousins were losing the battle as the gates of hell were opening. The negative energy was killing them. In an effort for a final retreat. From a distant place, Kadeem and Ananaka teleported everyone back to my home. Ananaka, Vena, and Kycenia all appeared in our living room while Croptes stood outside. The doorways to the other worlds were destroyed and all worlds were colliding. My cousins alongside Kyle and Kadamba and the rest of my family appeared in the home as well. The battle was insuring while the powers of Hell were rising.