Lord Havok

Darkness walks again…..

Tiberius stood at the railing on the starboard side of the Exeter, a fist crumbling the message he had received by pigeon just a few moments ago. Anger and betrayal built up inside him. Tears of pain and rage streaked down his face, how dare they, murder and thievery…my brother…trust betrayed…

COME TOO!!! Tiberius yelled, make for Guardians Gate! Set sails to full, I want our best speed!!!!

What is it Tib? Asked Eva.

Tiberius looked down ad the crumpled piece of parchment in his clenched fist. Betrayal. He said.

But then, what should I have expected from…Pirates…he thought.


Port Baldmor, USN outpost

Fire!!!! Yelled Cara.

Crossbow bolts and arrows filled the air, but the on slot was too much.

Where are they all coming from? She thought.

Fall back!! Inside the outpost now!!!

Once inside Cara took stock…it was her and five others, Pippin, Brom, and Stephen were simply waiting to ship out on there first training mission with Greyylene, and Tempus also waiting on Greyylene for a ride back to the Tokuno Islands.

Tempus moved over to her.

Commander? Those kids are scared, you need to give them something to do.

Yes she said, I was thinking the same thing. Sailors grab whatever you can and fortify the door!! I am going to send a message for reinforcements.

Just then the door burs open with the explosive concussion of the explosion spell and Soul Reaver came through the door. He turned and slammed the door shut.

Were in trouble. He said. Can you get a message to Tiberius?

I’m working on that now she said as she pulled a communication crystal out of her desk.
As she activated it the door burst into kindling and Reaver flew across the room.

He jumped up, obviously hurt and began weaving his spells as the trainees began to fight with there pathetic training swords, none of them had the blood of the Lords in there veins, if killed there was no resurrection, they would be dead, she had to get them out.

Reaver!? Can you cast a moongate to Guardians Gate?

As a burst of flame shot from his hands he began chanting a new spell, and moments later the moongate appeared.

Trainees get through the gate!!! She yelled.

Tempus came in beside here and fired arrows with her to help cover there escape.

Cara looked over, you are terrible with that!!

Yes I know but it well help give us time.

you’ve given us plenty, go!!

Right!! He said as he jumped through the gate.

Reaver!! Lets go.

Right behind you! And just then he was hit with a paralyze spell and then two quick flame strikes and he was gone.

Cara dove through the gate and quickly came to her feet ready to fight. But there was nothing else to fight, they had not followed her through the gate.

Standing there looking rather surprised, but ready to back her up was Daria and Angus.

We have lost Port Baldmor. I need to contact Tiberius at once, and these trainees will need medical attention.

I will take the Trainees to the healers. Said Daria.

Follow me Cara and we will get that pigeon off to Tiberius. Said Angus.


Commodore:

I am ashamed to inform you that Port Baldmor has fallen, we were attacked and run off the island. The three trainees did well, none broke ranks and all followed orders. Greyylene has been informed and has changed course to Guardians Gate. Soul Reaver was killed and his spirit did not come through the gate with us, I can only surmise that they have found away to keep him there. Sir….The DAGR is no longer sheathed…


Commander Darkbane




Mooring lines cast and anchor dropped sir!

Thank you, Tazz! Clayton! Get Mother to the safety of Vesper, I will contact you soon and give you whatever information I have.

Clayton nodded as Taz began weaving a moongate to there Keep in vesper.

Eva! Your with me. Commander Smyth have Exeter made ready for battle, the Guardian as well.

Aye sir!

Tiberius turned and walked down the gangplank to where Daria and Angus were standing.

Have you any new news? He asked them.

No Daria replied, and we have not passed any information on either.

We thought it best to know everything we could before alerting anyone else. Added Angus.

Understood. How are the trainees?

Already on the Caroline, Greyylene pulled in yesterday loaded them up and began patrols. I believe she would be at the north end of the harbor, and unconcerned with the south knowing Exeter was coming in from that direction.

Good thinking on her part there. Dar, Angus, we have many former member of DAGR in the RBG and USN…..

Daria and Angus looked at each other, and Tiberius could see the same thought had gone through there minds as well, where will there loyalties lye. And how can we truly trust them?

We have already had this discussion Tib. Said Daria. It is our belief that we should keep an eye and ear out, but until they prove they cant be trusted, we should trust them.

Agreed. Not that it will be easy, I can only imagine what there putting Soul through.
Ok, do either of you know where I can find Roland? I haven’t been able to get in contact with him since this started.

!!!!!!! muttered Angus as he bowed his head in disgust.

Confused, Tiberius looked to Daria. Whats going on Dar?

A deep sigh escaped her lips as she looked at Tiberius. Roland has lost his mind, we do not know why but he has gone on a murderous killing spree, the King has named him Red and giving him at least 5 murder counts. He is wanted dead or alive.

Is he on a binder???? Damn savage ale!! Im going to have to have a talk with Greyy about giving him that stuff, makes him crazy! Ok Daria I am not going to have the recourses to look for him, do you think the Guard can help me out?

He is my brother Tiberius, what do you think? I already have people looking for him.

Sorry Daria, thanks. Oh and be sure they bring him back alive, so I can kill him. He muttered as he turned towards Eva.

Eva, head over to the Guardian and help get her ready, she’s your ship now, treat her right.

Aye sir! She saluted smartly and headed to the Guardians slip.

Looking back to Daria and Angus Tiberius asked, Where is Cara? I had expected her to meet us here.

She is at your HQ building. Replied Angus. She was injured in the battle and is healing there. Nothing serious just an arrow to the leg, but its still a little difficult for her to walk, so I told her to stay and heal and you would come to her.

As Tiberius walked into HQ Cara struggled to get out of her chair and get to attention.

At east Cara, sit down and rest that leg.

Sir I..

It wasn’t your fault Captain, you did the best you could with what you had.

But I never should have left Soul.
So what? You stay and get killed yourself? Then I loose you forever. Soul has the blood of the ancient rulers in his veins, he can be resurrected. No matter how much you want it, you don’t and you cant.

Yes sir.

I know its still hard to have left someone in enemy hands. Until we get the Baldmor Outpost back I am putting you in command of the Majestic. you’ll be under the direct command of Fleet Captain Greyylene, and the Majestic will serve in her fleet.

Aye sir!

Now go get ready the Majestic will be in port in about an hour.

As Cara disappeared up the steps Tiberius sat in the vacated chair. This serves me right for letting his guard down. He said allowed.

And if you don’t let your guard down from time to time you wont truly live my friend.

Startled Tiberius jumped up and swung around sword in hand to see Admiral Tempus Hawke stepping out of the shadows.

Are you trying to get yourself killed? Tiberius asked.

Not at all. I was resting upstairs when I heard you come in, by the time I got down here you and Cara were talking. I felt it would be best to wait until you had finished to say anything.

Tiberius nodded and sat back down. Roland has lost it Temp.

So I hear. What is your plan?

I have to deal with the pirates first. Daria has got the RBG out looking for Roland. She will bring him here or to the towns cells until we can figure out whats going on. With the loss of Roland however there is an empty position in my command structure. A position im afraid ill be needing you to fill…Fleet Admiral Hawke.

Fleet Admiral? Umm Tib, im not sure that im best suited for that.

You’ll do fine Temp. you can still work out of Zento. But be ready for some battles. There are going to be a lot of them.

Just then the door burst open and Dalin Blackglove came running in.

Sir!! Budswoman is at the docks. He says he wishes to parley.
I’ll parley him onto a skewer! Lets go.

Guardians Gate Docks

You have a lot of nerve coming here Buds. Said Tiberius.

This is a parley nothing more, believe me being in this nicey nice town makes my stomach turn. Your outpost is in ruins and your brother is in a cage. Remove all remaining USN hardware from the island or your brother will never see the light of day again. And one more thing, leave the ship repair slips and workhouse.

Why buds?

We are pirates!! We came to you in friendship and you took our island and controlled us with your rules!!! He spat at Tiberius’s feet. Watch your back Commodore, I am coming for you.

With that Budswoman vanished into a moongate that popped up behind him. Tiberius jumped to follow as Dalin and Tempus each grabbed an arm.

Not now Tib, you know your as trapped as Soul if you step through that gate.

I am going to kill him. Stated Tiberius.

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