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Version 2 of the final chapter

040: Sacrifice

“Not another crazy maniac,” sighed Alyssa.

“The sapphire city is gone,” said Silverman, “There is no reason to fight.”

“I live only for battle,” said the woman, “I care not for the city. I was sent here as a final guardian for anyone who was fortunate enough to make it this far. If you can pass me, I will die and you will be free.” The woman skilfully swung her sword around her body, before speaking again, “But you shall not pass me.”

“Everyone move to different parts of the room,” signalled Miles, “We need to open that door.”

“I will strike you all down, one by one,” declared the woman, moving swiftly across the floor at Miles, “Staring with this one.”

Miles raised his rifle and hit the woman in the knee, causing her to fall. She was quickly back up however, seemingly uninjured.

“Another invincible b*****d?” snarled Miles, moving around the room.

Whilst the woman was down, Foxley had made it to the door. “Throw me the tablet!” he shouted to Silverman, who was still a little way from the door.

Silverman threw the tablet as hard as he could, but then he noticed that the woman was heading for Foxley too, “Watch out!” he yelled.

Foxley raised his hand instinctively, ducking slightly. When he looked again, he saw that the tops of his fingers were fingers were missing. Luckily, it was his broken hand, so he felt no pain. “You’ve had an hard day haven’t you,” said Foxley lovingly to his hand, as he went to retrieve the tablet, that had fallen to the floor.

“I don’t miss twice!” yelled the robed assassin, as she prepared to swing at Foxley again.

“I don’t miss at all!” said Miles, shooting at the woman again.

“Your petty weapons are annoying me,” she snarled, throwing a long dagger at Miles. It struck him deep into his chest, and he fell to the floor.

“Miles!” exclaimed Foxley, running to help him.

“I’m okay!” shouted Miles, despite his injury, “Get the tablet man!”

“Too late,” laughed the woman, picking up the tablet herself.

“You won’t stop us now!” shouted Drakam, punching the woman in the head as hard as he could. It was enough to cause her to drop the tablet, but she recovered quickly and brought her sword quickly back around, stabbing Richard through the stomach.

“I’ll finish this,” said Justina, grabbing the tablet from the floor.

“I’ll kill you next,” snarled the woman, starting to move. But she couldn’t, Richard Drakam, was holding her arm tightly, the sword still sticking out of his back.

“Time for you to die,” he laughed, blood spilling from his mouth.

Justina shoved the tablet into the slot, opening the hole that needed a sacrifice. “I’ve got this one covered,” said Foxley, shoving his broken hand into the hole. The gears started to move, and the door began to open.

The robed assailant fell to the ground, her life quickly departing.
“Richard!” yelled Justina, as Bill helped him to sit up, “That was a very brave thing you did.”

“Too little too late perhaps,” laughed Drakam, as he closed his eyes and departed to eternal sleep.

“This whole place had been one sacrifice after another, “ said Alyssa quietly.

“Let’s get out of here,” said Miles, blood still dripping from his wound, “There is a town not far from here.” But his words faded as he too slumped to the floor.

“Miles!” shouted Foxley, running over.

“Not another one,” said Justina, holding her mouth in shock.

“He’s still alive!” said Foxley, “But barely, we need to get him to a doctor!”

It took only a short time to apply some bandages to Mile’s wound. Bill and Silverman were tasked with carrying his body, whilst the girls moved Drakam into a corner.

“We will return and give you a proper burial,” smiled Justina, as the group headed out into biting winds, each remembering the deeds of their friends that had enabled them to get back to the outside world.

Characters -----

These profiles are intended to help new readers get a quick grasp of the characters, therefore it is unlikely that they will be updated.

Name:Paul Fisher
Cultie:Meta_Fish
Profile: A researcher from London, who is an expert in archaeology.

Name:Bill Flatman
Cultie:Trenn Flashkill
Profile: A rough man from the streets, who has links with Forian.

Name:David Forian
Cultie:ForsakenSwordsman
Profile: A lecturer at Oxford, who is an expert in linguistics.

Name:Daniel Silverman
Cultie:Silver Skull
Profile: Forian's half brother, he is rebelious and rash. Forian forced him to come, in order to attempt to teach him some control.

Name:Justina Carpendale
Cultie:Koosei
Profile: An hot headed lecturer from Cambridge, who is an expert in Chemistry. She is also well known for being a "hands on" expert in explosives.

Name:Alyssa Benedict
Cultie:Buddha_Cat
Profile: Ying Luo's assistant, despite being rash and sometimes loud she is an experienced mathmematician. She also has experience in languages and is responsible for teaching Luo to speak english.

Name:Christina Carol
Cultie:Skitty_San
Profile: Assisant to Fisher, she aids him in his reasearch.

Name:Ying Luo
Cultie:Gonbe
Profile: An expert mathematician, she came along at the request of Justina Carpendale

Name:Mark Sauvie
Cultie:Sauvie
Profile: Drakams servant, who goes everywhere Drakam goes.

Name:Sir Richard Drakam
Cultie:Draken
Profile: He funded the expedition, and demanded to be brought along for the journey.

Name:Thomas Klaus
Cultie:Masamune
Profile: Assistant to Justina Carpendale

Name:Ty Keene
Cultie:Allwing
Profile: A ladies man, and friend of Silverman. He has experience with food and works as the teams cook.

Name:Vincent Allriac
Cultie:Seaphron
Profile:An experienced doctor, and the teams medic

Name:James Tyler
Cultie:Hero Maul
Profile: He found the artifact which started the expedition, as a result he was allowed to come on the journey

Name:Glen Miles
Cultie:Zen Rider
Profile: An experienced explorer and hunter who has been paid to keep the party safe.

Name:Joseph Foxley
Cultie:Lifeless Fox
Profile: Assistant to Glen

Name:Ryan Walsh
Cultie:Wayne Brizzle
Profile: Assistant to Forsan

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At the moment, we're not brothers in the story. I might make us brothers, but I'm not sure yet.

I'd prefer to be called Fish, as that's what I'm called in real life, but if not, Meta is a good backup name, too. If neither of those, PM me. Great to see you writing again, David.

I added a few details for some of the characters, as a preview of the story. Once I have names for as many people as possible I'll be able to start the story.

I'd like to be in it too. smile