441 Four Corners: Dhou part two (1/2)
/Fire: Shae: You doing okay, Hyai?
Not much was known about the Gemini Djinn; unlike other fire mages, mana wasn't consumed when it fought. The salamander kept a close eye on her friend; the innkeeper was an important part of Nix's inner circle.
/Fire: Hyai: Yes. This is like walking for me, no problems at all.
/Fire: Pon: Hold up...
The group stopped while Pon studied his hud. ”We're close to where Tai's scouts stopped. There are passages ahead.”
The iridescent salamander closed her eyes for a moment. ”There are people close by, lots of them.” Shae morphed into her human form and quickly found the entrance to the passage. The group paused for a moment at the sight of a large arched entrance.
/Fire: Pon: Stealth up!
The fire team stealthed up just as the passage glowed; a moment later, the sound of footsteps walking away could be heard.
/Fire: Pon: I'll go first.
The old man stepped into the archway, his eyes darting in all directions. Unexpectedly he felt a bit of pressure from being in a group with Hyai and Shae. If something happened to either of them, he'd have to explain it to Nix.
/Fire: Pon: Damn... A portal, wonder where it goes?
/Fire: Shae: Oasis, perhaps? There's no way to know without using it.
/Fire: Hyai: It could be a one-way trip, we won't know unless...
Shae nodded in agreement. ”Just this once, I'll summon him.”
A surprised Nix appeared in front of the group a moment later, the angry look on his face quickly fading when he found himself among his friends.
Nix has joined the Fire Team.
/Fire: Nix: Need back-up already?
/Fire: Pon: No. We need a Breach Commander.
Pon pointed toward the portal behind Nix. ”A group arrived through that platform and headed down this passage. It would be nice to know where they came from.”
”Makes sense.” Without saying anything further, Nix stealthed up and stepped onto the platform.
[You have entered Khione's Stronhold]
All Elemental abilities, with the exception of Ice, Water, and Lightning, have been disabled.
Personal Communications have been disrupted.
Nix opened a breach and returned to his previous location.
Nix has rejoined Fire Team. He smiled at the group. ”Guess where it leads?”
/Fire: Pon: Oasis.
/Fire: Shae: Colonial.
Nix shook his head slightly. ”Khione's Stronghold.”
/Fire:Pon: F*ck... Really?
/Fire: Shae: Understood. Cya Nix.
/Fire: Hyai: Bye, Hun.
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Instead of creating a breach back to Belatora, Nix went to the old guardhouse in Ionova. All three Trams were sitting at a small wooden table busily fletching arrows.
”Put those away and grab the Orions. I'm taking you into the field.”
Nix struggled to keep the smile off his face when all three of them exploded into action. Within a minute, three of the large black predators were standing in front of him. ”Time to go.”
[Create Breach: Ionova: Belatora War Camp]
/Alpha: Ronnie: Nix is back.
Alpha Team was standing in a group outside of the Command Tent when Nix returned.
Ginger has joined Alpha Team.
Theo has joined Alpha Team.
Mik has joined Alpha Team.
/Alpha: Bali: My kids!
The tiny ranger charged at the nearest cat and hugged its neck tightly. ”Which one are you?”
”Ginger...” The black pushed her soft muzzle against the side of Bali's face, making her smile even wider.
/Alpha: Bali: Thanks, boss. I'll put them to work.
/Alpha: Nix: What's the latest on the missing army?
/Alpha: Wind: Bali was able to track them to a dead-end valley a few miles from here. I sent Fey back to Zags to brief Darsi and Ducky, the three of them are going to keep tabs on Aledo.
/Alpha: Nix: Good thinking. We have our first Titan convert. Hostil from the Desert Fox Clan has activated his bloodline.
/Alpha: Ronnie: Holy crap... Already?
/Alpha: Nix: Yes. Also, I sent Nihlus to challenge the Red Lion Clan's totem beast; with any luck, they'll become the White Lion Clan.