The Passage of Truth
In the chambers of Darius's mind, a black smoke. In the distance, he could hear the screams of the innocents. He could hear the moments before their lives were ended. His mind was set in a realm burning with hatred. As the smoke cleared, he could see the image of his father, blood splattered on his Saradominist equipment. The familiar eyepatch, and the steady tremble of his hand holding a bloodcoated blade. A smirk developed on Markus's face. He lifted his blade, and spoke towards Darius. "No longer do you stand my son. Only a heretic." The blade swung high into the air, silhouetted with the light of the fire surrounding him. It began to fall.
General Verus woke up. He began to cough out the unholy concoction that had slipped into his mouth. His father's words still rang in his mind. He became frantic. He saw Rnoy, and he shoved the hand holding the bottle away from him. "Rnoy. You must leave this realm. It isn't safe for either of us." Holding his wound, he got up, ripping his blade from his sheath and heading towards the rift he saw nearest.
From the center, the anima was beginning to grow into its core. The figure was becoming more obvious. The Dragons became aware of the General's presence. As he ran, dragonbreath chased behind him. The ceremonious chant of "Kruluk" became scattered. Screeching of the Draconic Race filled this dying world.
Darius took his shield from his back, his only defence. As the fire poured down, he hid behind his shield as he ran. The rift he was headed towards was within jumping distance. Darius kneeled down for a moment and barreled through the rift.
Falling through, he landed on hard rock, his blade and shield falling from his hand. His eyes tearing up, he looked up. Kesthi. Mount Firewake. He could see Rune Dragons climbing from the center. They were headed towards the gate. Darius struggled towards his weaponry, and prepared for his possible death.
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