Forgotten Memories
#9 of Freedom Figthers
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Forgotten Memories
"My lord, it's my turn to impress is it not?" Zalbag said looking at Thanos.
Thanos chuckled as he tossed a human leg to the cerberus who didn't hesitate to tear it apart. Bones snapping as each head took a big bite, ripping it apart in seconds.
"Is it now? What do you have in mind?"
"I had an opportunity to visit that pitiful world and learn some very interesting things about our little friend."
"Really? What kind of things?"
As if on cue, 2 cloaked figures walked into the room.
"And who are these 2?"
"The one on the right is Siren, a stealer of memories. The one on the left is a visitor of the past. Consider it a bargaining chip in case things go wrong."
"Interesting. I like a little gambling" Thanos said rubbing the Cerberus's head as it murred happily.
"Then you'll enjoy the game I've got setup up" Zalbag said with a smile as the red jewel glowed dimly on his forehead.
The chirping of birds and a light breeze stirred Tasha from her slumber. She got up and took a big canine stretch, groaning when she heard a couple of joints crack. Looking behind her, I was long gone. Walking into the bathroom, she groomed and brushed her teeth before walking towards the conference room for something to eat. Inside, she saw Chris trying to put the moves on a cute roo.
"So what do you say? Me, you, in the best club in town, dancing through the night?"
"Hmmm, sounds tempting. Would there be very close slow dancing?" she asked leaning in closer.
"I'll make sure once I grab you, I won't let go."
"Will you treat me nice?" she said, her muzzle close to Chris's lips.
"I'll treat you like the princess you are."
"Really? Then it's a date. I'll see you tonight" she said giving Chris a quick lick on the nose before getting up and leaving the room.
He watched her leave before jumping for joy.
"Yes, yes. Oh man did I hit the jackpot."
"So I see. Nicole is a very nice girl" Tasha said chuckling.
Chris smiled as she sat down with a glass of milk.
"So does that mean you've given up on trying to get me?"
"Are you crazy? If I had a choice right now between her and you, I'd choose you in a heartbeat. But I know Arn won't get tired of you anytime soon."
"Speaking of Ultimus, where is he?"
Chris's happy face turned sad quickly.
"What's wrong?"
"Well, today's the day that he.......lost part of himself."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm sorry, but I can't say anymore."
Tasha looked at Chris as his eyes started to water up.
"Chris, why are you crying?"
"Please excuse me" Chris said hurrying to the door.
As he got to the door, my mom came in as he almost ran into her.
"Chris, are you ok?"
"Yeah mom, I'm fine" he said giving a weak smile as a single tear slid down his cheek.
"I see. So today is the day again huh?"
"Yeah. I'm going to hang with Theft and try to cheer up."
Chris left and my mom sat down in front of Tasha
"What's was wrong with Chris?" Tasha asked.
"It's a rather sad story."
"I've got nowhere to go. Let's hear it."
"All right, let me grab some coffee and I'll tell you everything."
Cemeteries, a place where all the loved ones are buried for their final resting spot. Everybody loses somebody important in their lives. 3 years ago, I did more then bury a loved one, I buried my heart here as well. The grave was still the same as I looked at it, both my knees on the ground with a bottle of Jack Daniels in my hand.
"It's been 3 years" I said softly taking another heavy drink from the bottle. "I told you you shouldn't have taken that flight in that weather. But no, you had to go. They even told you it was going to be a risky flight."
The wind blew lightly, pushing my hair in front of my face.
"We had it all planned out for our future. A nice little house in the country, 2-3 kids, decent car and a dog. The perfect family setup."
I reached into my pocket and pulled out a picture of my and Vicki at a small photo booth in the mall. We were so happy and carefree back then. I placed it down on the ground leaning it on the headstone. I gripped the bottle tighter starting to break down in tears.
"Why didn't you listen to me? WHY?" I yelled smashing the bottle on the headstone, getting pieces of glass in my hand. "You meant the world to me Vicki. You don't know how many times I wanted to join you in the afterlife."
I heard Tyrant starting to laugh madly.
"You humans are a joke. Going to pieces over somebody dying."
"What the hell do you know?"
"I know it makes you weak. On the battlefield there is no room for the weak. Sure I had my fair share of sluts that was a one nighter, but I didn't fall to pieces over them dying like you are."
"Don't talk about her like she was one of your whores" I said balling my fists tightly pushing the glass deeper causing more blood to leak out.
"And I'm glad she wasn't. If a female like that can cause that much grief in a warrior such as yourself then be glad the bitch is dead instead of you."
"I'm going to close that mouth of yours permanently."
"Words mean nothing. Let your actions speak for themselves on the battlefield."
I was so occupied arguing with Tyrant, that I didn't hear the person walk up behind me.
"Arny?"
I froze instantly. That voice couldn't be real. I stood up and turned around slowly as she came into view. It just couldn't be real. My eyes were playing tricks on me.
"Vi......Vicki?"
"ARNY" she yelled and jumped into my arms.
I couldn't believe it. Here, in my arms, was the first girl I every loved. She let go and looked at me confused.
"What's wrong? Why don't you hug me back?"
"But........how.......are you here?"
"I just got off the plane about an hour ago. I went to your house and your grandmother said you weren't home."
"Wait, my grandmother's alive?"
"Of course you big dope" Vicki said giggling.
"But........?"
"Why are you crying?" she asked looking at my face then down at the headstone puzzled. "Did you know this person Arny?"
I looked at the stone and was shocked to find her name was gone and somebody else's name was there. Even the picture I placed on the ground was gone too. What the hell is going on?
"Oh my god, what happened to your hand?" she said grabbing it. "You've been drinking again haven't you?" she said looking at the broken bottle.
I watched as she wiped some of the blood off my hands. Even her touch was the same.
"What am I going to do with you? Come on, lets get you cleaned up" she said pulling me towards her car.
A lone figure watched in the distance and chuckled.
"Humph, so far so good. Is everything going good Siren?" Zalbag asked.
That same cloak figured appeared as she took off her hood she had covering her face. She was a female roo morph with eyes that held a green glow to them as a necklace made of bones surrounded her neck. Her white hair was tied down and tucked inside her robe.
"Everything is going good master" she said with a smile holding a clear white orb that was slowly filling with a black liquid. "Even though animating her corpse took a lot longer then I thought."
"Excellent. Let us go prepare for their arrival."
My mom took a quick sip of her coffee before looking at Tasha.
"All right, where to begin?" she said rubbing her chin. "What has he told you about his past?"
"Well.......nothing really" Tasha said kind of disappointed.
"Hey don't get so down like that. Well since you don't know much, I'll only tell you about why today's so depressing to him."
"What's so depressing about today?"
"Today was the day that his fiancé died. You heard about the plane crash that went down over the ocean 3 years ago right?"
"Yeah, it was all over the news. They say it was an engine malfunction due to the strong lightning storm."
"Well, she was on that flight returning from school overseas when it went down. They were going to get married when she got back."
"I see" Tasha said sadly.
"He was so distraught. My mom said he was so depressed that he tried committing suicide at least 5 times. He kept saying, soon we'll be together again."
Tasha looked at her wedding band, a single tear fell on it.
"I.....never knew that."
"Chris knew about it. He's the one that helped him through the whole ordeal. Chris, Arngrim, and Vicki were so close. They were like brother and sister. So when the plane went down, they were both crushed, but Arngrim took it the hardest. Chris had to watch time and time again as Ultimus tried to kill himself only to stop the bleeding from the many cuts on his hand and neck."
Tasha sat quietly taking everything in.
"Is there anything I can do for him?"
"Just give him his space for today. If he wants to talk about it, he will."
"Okay" Tasha said softly.
Reality check please. I know I wasn't drunk just yet. Or was I. I know my mind likes to play tricks on me, but this was too much.
"Sit down. I'll be right back with the first aid kit" Vicki said rushing to the bathroom.
"Tyrant, just what the hell is going on here?" I asked.
He didn't answer me.
"Speak to me dammit. I know you can hear me. Why is she alive?"
"Who are you speaking too?" Vicki asked walking in.
"Huh...um......nobody."
"You always were a funny man" she said chuckling. "Let me see your hand."
I held out my hand as she grabbed the tweezers and began pulling out the broken pieces of glass. This has to be a dream. She looked just the way she did when she got on the plane. Soft grey eyes to go along with her short, cut auburn hair. Standing at 5'7, she was your average girl but her legs were strong because she ran a lot of track. Decent sizes breasts and a trim stomach made her the envy of most girls in high school.
"Umm......Vicki?"
"Hmmm?" she said without looking up as she tended to my hand.
"Are you.......for.....real?"
She stopped and looked at me with that soft smile of hers and gave me a kiss.
"Is that proof enough or do you want more?"
"No, that's good enough for me" I said with a smile finally.
I heard a door open and close as 2 people walked in.
"Ah Vicki, welcome home. How was your trip?" her mom asked.
"Hi mom. It was great. I really had fun."
"That's good to hear. I see you've brought Arngrim here for some fun" her father said.
"No dad. He got glass in his hand and I was just taking it out."
"Oh my goodness. Are you okay?" her mom asked.
"Yeah I'm fine."
"Vicki, don't forget you still have your dress at his grandmother's house" her mom said walking upstairs.
"Yeah mom I know" Vicki said putting the final touches on my hand by wrapping it up. "Come on Arny, let's go to your granny's house."
"Why?"
"So I can pick up my dress. Geez, weren't you listening?"
"Sure, okay" I said getting up.
"You kids have fun" her father said.
We walked out as he gave an evil smile.
"This is almost too easy" Zalbag said dropping the disguise. "Humans really are pathetic, feeble minded creatures. Siren, how long till his memory of the present is erased?"
"At the rate it's going, not long at all. He's starting to give in which makes it go faster. So I'd say his memory will be gone by probably tonight."
"Good. Once his memory is gone, the rest is easy. But just to make sure, I want you to stay by his side. I'll keep the puppet here with me."
"Yes master."
The sun was setting over the horizon as we rode down to my grandmother's house. When we arrived, the lights were on as country music could be heard from the window in the kitchen. We got out the car and walked to the front door.
"You got keys?" I asked.
"No, you do silly. In your pocket."
I checked and sure enough, I pulled out the house key. Opening the door, the smell of sweet potato pie hit our noses.
"We're home auntie" Vicki said.
"Hello deary. I'll be out in a second" my grandmother said from the kitchen. "Make yourself at home."
We sat down on the couch as she held my hand. It was then I noticed a ring on her finger. It was the engagement ring I gave her before she left. I had one too.
"So how's the newlywed couple doing today?" my grandmother asked walking out.
"Doing well. I still can't believe he proposed to me."
"My Arn is full of surprises aren't you?" she said looking at me.
"You know me granny. Always expect the unexpected.'
"So do you have a date set?"
"Yes, at the end of the week" Vicki said happily.
"How wonderful. Oh yes Vicki, I left your dress on the bed in the back bedroom."
"Great. I'll go see it" she said giving me a kiss before heading in the back bedroom.
I watched her leave then turned to my grandmother who was rocking back and forth on her favorite rocking chair I got her for her 60th birthday.
"How are you feeling granny?" I asked.
"Doctors said I don't have much time left. Maybe 2 or 3 years left."
"Isn't there anything they can do to help?"
She shook her head no. I let out a sigh and slumped back into the couch.
"Everybody must die Arn. I guess it'll soon be my turn."
"But it's not fair. I don't think they did enough to help you."
"Doctors are only human. They can only do so much."
"Yeah I guess you're right" I said as Siren walked in posing as Vicki.
"I love it. Thank you so much granny" she said giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"No problem deary. It gave me something to do. Would you 2 care to stay for something to eat?"
"No thanks. We have to get going to Club Quantum before it gets too packed. He promised he'd take me there when I got back. We'll have some when we get back."
"Okay, have fun."
We got back into the car and headed for the club.
"Okay, here goes" Chris said as he knocked on Nicole's door.
This was his first date in about 2 years so he wanted to impress. He had on a black silk shirt and white jeans. He had oil in his hair slicked back making him look like Shemp from the 3 Stooges. Nicole opened the door with a smile on her face.
"Hey Chris, you're right on time."
Chris stared amazed at what she was wearing. She had on a tight red shirt rolled up showing her trim stomach. Baggy jeans covered her powerful legs as her tail moved from side to side slowly. Gold loop earrings hung in each ear as her black hair was tied into a ponytail.
:"I take it you like what you see. I figured if we do some slow dancing, you might want to feel something other then cloth" she said giggling.
"Very nice indeed. But I don't want to take advantage of you since I haven't had a date in a while."
"Don't worry about it. I could use a little feeling up. Who knows, maybe you'll even get a little more depending on how the night goes."
"I like that. Shall we?" he said offering his arm.
"Indeed."
He led her outside to the car as she whistled when she saw it.
"Wow, nice car."
"Thanks. I worked hard for it" he said opening the door for her.
He hopped in and pulled out of the driveway heading for club. Club Quantum, the best dance club in the city with live musical guest every weekend. A hotspot for the hoodlums and riffraff's to cause trouble. The line was huge as Chris pulled into the parking lot.
"Wow, really packed tonight" Chris said getting out with Nicole.
"Are you sure we can get in?" she asked.
"Relax, I have some very good connections" he said with a smile.
They walked up to the door as a doberman and pit-bull stood as bouncers.
"Wait in line" the doberman said.
"Now now Pete. It's not nice to keep the lady waiting."
"Can it Chris" Pete snapped. "You can't con your way in this time."
"Really? Gee that's too bad. I wonder what the chat room you visit will say about this interesting photo I have."
"What are you talking about? What picture?"
"You'll find out later tonight. Come on Nicole, we'll go someplace else."
Pete grabbed him by the shoulder and slammed him into the building.
"What picture?" he snarled.
"Look in the left pocket and you'll see."
Pete reached into his left pocket and pulled out a folded picture. Opening it up, his face went pale and his stomach drew butterflies. It was a picture of him being taken from behind and front by 2 wolves.
"Where did you get this?"
"You forget who you're talking too. I'm Chris Glaceau bitch. I know more then you can imagine about your little fetish" Chris said with an evil smile. "Even though I must admit, you look 10 times cuter with the horse then those wolves."
"If you tell anybody about this, I'll......"
"You'll what?" Chris said looking him straight in the eyes.
Pete folded his ears back and growled.
"Now do you mind letting go. You're messing up the silk."
Pete let him go as Chris brushed his shirt.
"Come on Nicole, let's bust some moves."
"Hey wait a minute" the pit-bull said.
"Ray, let him go" Pete said.
"Thanks Pete, you're a pal."
"Fuck you Chris."
"I bet you'd want to."
They walked in as loud techno music hit their ears. The club itself was dark besides the bar area. In the middle was a huge globe as strobe lights flashed from inside lighting up the middle of the floor as tons of people were dancing to the up tempo beat. The lights flashed quickly as it seemed everybody was moving in slow motion.
"Shall we hop in or wait for the next one?" Chris asked.
"Let's join in. I want to get warmed up" Nicole said pulling him towards the huge crowd.
After a couple of dances which included a nice feel up slow song, they sat down at a table with a couple of drinks.
"Are you enjoying yourself?" Chris asked.
"Oh yes. I haven't been able to enjoy myself like this for quite a while."
They continued talking until Nicole saw me out of the corner of her eye.
"Say Chris, isn't that Ultimus over there?"
Chris looked over and saw me hugging up on Siren, who in my mind was Vicki. My face was buried in her neck, my arms wrapped around her waist as we danced together to the slow song playing.
"It is, but who's that with him?"
"I don't know."
"I better go find out before Tasha does."
He got up and walked over to where we were dancing and tapped me on the shoulder. I stopped and looked back at him.
"Hey Chris."
"Hey yourself. Who's the girl?"
"What do you mean who's the girl? You know my fiancée Vicki."
Chris looked at Siren then back at me.
"Arn, Vicki's dead. You're delusional. I think this person is playing tricks on you."
"What are you talking about?"
"You're already married dude."
"Of course I am. I told you before I was going to marry Vicki."
Siren looked at Chris angrily as her green eyes glowed slightly.
"How can you forget about me Chris? I thought we were friends?"
"Don't talk to me like you know me lady. What have you done to him?"
"Chris what are you babbling about?" I said.
"She's not Vicki. Can't you see this? She's done something to you that is playing games with your mind."
I looked at Siren who just shrugged her shoulders.
"How much did you drink tonight?" I said looking at him.
"Dammit man, fine I'll prove she's fake."
Chris reached over and started to pull Siren's hair making her scream.
"What the hell's gotten into you?" I said grabbing his arm.
"I know she's an imposter. Let me prove it."
Siren lunged for him but I held her back.
"Tasha isn't going to like this."
"Tasha? Who's Tasha?"
"Your true mate and wife."
I thought about it for a second before shaking my head.
"Nope, don't know anybody named Tasha."
"Arny lets go. I don't feel like dancing anymore" Siren said grabbing my arm.
"Okay, let's go. We'll continue this later Chris ok?"
We walked towards the exit as Chris followed behind us. Siren saw this and let go of my arm.
"Head to the car Arny, I need to go to the bathroom."
"Okay."
"Arn, wait a second" Chris yelled but was too late as I walked out the club.
Siren confronted Chris as she spoke very coldly to him.
"I'm going to say this one time, and one time only. Do not interfere with my master's plan. You were kept in his memory for a reason. But I can easily change that" Siren said turning her back.
"Hey lady, wait just a minute" Chris said grabbing her shoulder.
Siren turned around and with a swift kick, sent him flying clear across the room landing on a table breaking it on impact. Nicole ran over to Chris as he held his chest.
"Oh my god, Chris. Are you okay?"
"You have been warned" Siren said before coolly walking out the club, all eyes on her.
"God......damn.....that....bitch" Chris said angrily before coughing up a bit of blood.
"Come on, lets get you back" Nicole said helping him up.
"Sorry our date ended on a sour note."
"Don't be. I still had a good time."
I was quiet during the car ride back to her place. Siren looked at me as she stopped at a light.
"What's wrong?"
"I don't know. It's like this name he said sounds so familiar for some reason."
"Chris is just pulling your leg. He always was kidder."
"I know but for some reason, every time I think about that name, it feels like I.....belong with her."
"You've had a long day" Siren said pulling into the driveway. "Let's get some sleep and figure out everything tomorrow."
"I guess" I said with a sigh.
We walked upstairs and entered her room which never changed either. Pictures of models were all over the wall varying from humans to wolves to German Shepard's to huskies which were her favorites. On her dresser were pictures of us and other friends at different places. I quickly got out of my clothes, leaving my boxers on and laid down in the bed. It didn't take long for me to fall asleep as my eyes closed. Siren went downstairs where Zalbag was looking out the window.
"Is there something wrong?" he asked without looking at her.
"We had contact with one of his friends that he had before he met the others" she said bringing out the white orb. The liquid was bubbling a little. "He mentioned a name which is causing some interference with the memory erasing."
"Will this delay the process?"
"It might temporarily master, but it should be easily fixed when I speed up the process."
"Excellent. As long as we get the Light stone and Tyrant from his body, I don't care what you do."
"Of course my lord. What do you plan to do with her?" Siren said looking at Vicki who had a far away look in her eyes.
Zalbag looked back and walked up to her. He rubbed her cheek softly and smiled.
"Keep her alive a little longer. I feel like she might come in handy before the night is done."
"Of course my master."
Everybody looked at Chris cleaning their ears out from what he was telling them.
"Wait a minute Chris, start over from the beginning" my mom said.
"Kind of hard to do with a bruised chest" he said taking deep breaths.
"You'll be fine" Anna said. "No ribs are broken."
"Now, explain again what you saw tonight" Xellos said.
"All right" Chris said taking a deep breath. "We saw Ultimus dancing with this strange girl. When I asked who she was, he said it was Vicki. I told him that it was impossible because she was dead and the girl that he was dancing with was not Vicki."
"Could it be some kind of mind control?" Venom asked.
"I don't know. But I do know that she can kick like a mule" Chris said rubbing his chest.
"Did you mention any of us?" Jenna asked.
"I mentioned Tasha and he said that he didn't know anybody by that name."
"Which means this person is probably taking away his memories" Tiger said.
"If that's the case what do we do?" Greywolf asked.
"First thing first, we get him away from this imposter. Then we deal with her" my mom said.
"She also said that she will not let anybody interfere with her master's plans. Plus, Arn said that they are getting married at the end of the week."
"WHAT!!!!" they all shouted.
Tasha growled angrily and got up, heading for the door.
"Tasha, where are you going?" my mom asked.
"To find this bitch and make her a memory."
"Arn's very protective of Vicki, so getting to her might mean going through him as well. Are you willing to do that?" Chris said sternly.
Tasha closed her eyes for a second before opening them up.
"I'll do what I must to get him back to reality" she said before leaving.
Outside, she took into the air and stopped. She closed her eyes and took a couple of sniffs in the air, trying to lock onto me. Finally getting it, she headed full speed towards me. Siren was still talking to Zalbag when they both felt a presence coming.
"It appears we have a visitor" Zalbag said walking towards the window and looking out.
"I shall take care of it my master" Siren said with a bow.
Tasha landed on the sidewalk of the rundown neighborhood where my scent ended and looked around
"He's here somewhere, but where?" she said looking around.
"You don't belong here" Siren voice echoed out.
"Who are you? Show yourself."
A column of green flame appeared as Siren stepped through it.
"Where is Ultimus?"
"Why do you care? You no longer exist in his eyes."
"What have you done to him?"
"Simple really. I just erased his memory of the time he met all of you. His mind put up a good fight, but I win in the end."
Tasha growled evilly as Siren cocked her head to the side with curiosity.
"Hmmm, I can see you have some interesting memories as well. Shall we see what we can dig up?"
Siren's eyes started to glow causing Tasha to hold her head.
"Get.....out of my....head" she whined.
"Oh stop being a baby."
Siren's eyes stopped glowing as she held out a ball of green flame.
"Instead of me being your opponent, he will take my place."
The flame grew larger as a brown wolf appeared before her on one knee as the flame died down. He got up and looked around, shaking his head before he saw Tasha.
"Ta...Tasha?"
Tasha looked up at him as her ears went back. She shook her head in disbelief but he was still there.
"Ka...Kane?"
"Tasha? Oh my god it really is you" Kane said walking up to her.
Tasha backed away as he came closer. Kane stopped confused.
"What's wrong? It's me, your mate Kane. Don't you recognize me?"
"No....yo....you're suppose to be....no" Tasha said backing up till her back hit a tree.
"Tasha, I miss you so much. Please don't be afraid of me. You know I will never hurt you" Kane said softly as he touched her cheek making her tense up.
"No, please stop this" Tasha said in tears.
"What's wrong my dear?" Siren said with a smile. "Isn't this what you wanted? You wanted him back from the dead so you can share the time that was stolen from you by Xellos remember?"
"Tasha, I still love you. Remember what I said how we would always be together?" he said wiping some of the tears off her muzzle. "We still can. Mistress Siren can make that happen. All you have to do.......is die" he snarled grabbing her by the throat.
She yipped as he squeezed tighter, pressing her body tighter into the tree.
"Come on Tasha, don't fight it. You trusted me once. You loved me once. Join me in the underworld. We will be together for all eternity."
Tasha looked into his brown eyes, tears coming down her face non stop as she shook her head.
"I'm...sorry Kane. But...I can't let that happened. I still....love you, but my heart....belongs to my new mate Ultimus" she said grabbing his arm and began putting pressure on it making him whine in pain.
He let her go holding on to his arm.
"Fine, we can do this the hard way then" he snarled bringing out the sword he used to fight Xellos's henchmen.
He lunged at her as she ducked and dodged each swing. He came down with a powerful over head swing as Tasha grasped it between her hands. She struggled to maintain the gripped as he put more power into it.
"Why do you resist me Tasha? Don't you want to be with me forever?"
"Kane, please stop this. I don't want to hurt you."
"Then join me in the underworld. Stop denying yourself what your heart wants. COME WITH ME" he yelled.
"NO" she said tears.
She twisted her both her wrists, snapping the sword in half. Lunging up, she drove the broken part into Kane's throat as he whined, blood coming out in streams. Kane dropped his sword and held her close, tears in his own eyes.
"I'm so....sorry Tasha."
"Kane" she said looking into his eyes.
"Thank...you for...set...ting me....free."
"Kane wait, please don't leave me again."
"I'll....always...be...with you....my love. Ne....ver forget....that" he said as he closed his eyes and turned to ashes in her arms.
"Hmmm, I guess I didn't put enough effort into him. Oh well, I guess a puppet is nothing more then a puppet huh?" Siren said with a chuckle.
"You bitch, I'll make you suffer for what you did."
"Very well, let's see if you can."
They both stood there looking at each other. Siren glowing a light green while Tasha glowed white. Tasha struck first with blinding speed, knocking Siren down the street into a park car denting the front door.
"Impressive" Siren said getting up. Wiping her muzzle, she saw her blood and smiled. "I guess I took you for granted."
Tasha came at her again. This time Siren was ready as she grabbed her arm, inches from her face. Using her strong legs, she struck Tasha right in the midsection, knocking the wind out of her as she flew backwards into a tree before hitting the ground.
"I bet that hurt didn't it?" Siren said chuckling as she walked up to her. "That's why I'm glad I'm a roo. We're known for our powerful legs."
Siren wrapped her tail around Tasha's leg as she lifted her up and slammed her down violently onto a car, splitting it in half as Tasha's head bounced off the cement ground making her yelp in pain. Siren laughed as she lifted her up again until Tasha's face was next to hers upside down.
"Don't you see little wolf, my master will triumph over you and your friends. Once everything is said and done, maybe Ultimus will be my little sex slave? He sure can hit all the right spots when dancing."
Tasha snarled and lunged up, catching Siren in the throat with a straight jab. Siren staggered backwards gagging and coughing. Tasha didn't hesitate as she gathered her power in the form of a huge fireball, slamming it into Siren chest exploding on contact. Siren went flying and landed on the hood of a car smoking. Tasha leaned onto a tree, still disoriented from getting slammed on the ground as a small trail of blood ran down the side of her head.
"I bet that hurt didn't it?" Tasha said with an evil laugh.
That explosion woke me up as I sat groggily on the side of the bed. Zalbag came upstairs as Vicki's father crying.
"Ultimus, you got to help her."
"What's wrong?"
"It's Vicki. She's being attacked by a crazed wolf."
"What?" I said getting dressed quickly.
Running outside, I saw Siren smoking on top of the car.
"VIKI" I yelled running to her.
I picked her up carefully and placed her on the ground. She coughed and opened her eyes slowly.
"Arny" she said with a small smile.
"What happened? Who did this?"
"It was her" Siren said pointing to Tasha. "She said she was your wife and started beating up on me. I thought she was going to kill me" Siren said pretending to cry.
"It's all right now, I'm here."
I got up and looked at Tasha with malice in my eyes.
"How dare you attack my wife."
"Ultimus, what are you talking about? I'm your mate" Tasha said looking at me.
"Shut up. You've made a grave mistake coming here."
I grabbed hold of a nearby car and picked it up with power I never knew I had and tossed it full steam at her. She looked shocked and jumped out the way as it connected with the tree and exploded in a ball of flames sending car parts everywhere. Tasha looked up to see me standing over her. Using both hands, I reached down and grabbed her by the throat lifting her up.
"You tried to kill Vicki, why?"
"Because...she's....not your.....wife. I am."
"Liar" I said putting more pressure on her throat making her gag.
"Ultimus.....you have.....to believe me."
"And why should I?"
"Because.....you are....the only....person....left alive.....that I truly love" she said looking me in the eyes.
I froze as I looked into her eyes. Blurry images began to form in my head.
"I'm losing him master" Siren said as the liquid bubbled harder inside the orb. "What shall I do?"
"Add more power. We can't let our star off the hook. The encore hasn't began yet."
Siren held her hands together over the orb as she started chanting causing it to glow dimly. The images in my head disappeared quickly as they were covered in darkness.
"You lying bitch. How dare you try and manipulate me" I yelled tossing her to the ground.
"Tasha, are you okay?"
I looked up to see Tiger, Venom, Greywolf, and my mom come to her side.
"I'm fine....somewhat" Tasha said standing up.
"If you are friends of hers, I suggest you get her away from here before I end up killing her."
"Ultimus, what the hell has gotten into you?" my mom said.
"Mom, you of all people should know I'm getting married to Vicki. Oh yeah I forgot, you never met her because you got rid of me."
"Arngrim Lee Ultimus, you listen to me" my mom said sternly. "I don't know what she has done to you, but you need to fight it. I know you don't remember when I held you in my arms the day you born. I never wanted to dump you off like that to my mother but I had no choice. You were too important to me to let your father have his way with. I know I can't make up for all those years, but I'll be damn if I let you be taken away from me now. So please, come back to me."
Tears formed in my mom's eyes as those images came back full strength as I held my head. Siren was struggling to maintain her hold.
"I can't control it any longer" Siren said as the orb shattered and the liquid fell to the ground burning a hole where it fell.
"What...what's going on here?" I said shaking my head.
Siren backed up a little next to Zalbag who just smiled.
"What do we do now master?"
"A good strategist is never without a backup."
He walked up and clapped his hands.
"Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Nobody's ever broken her hold before without having their memories totally erased."
"You got some nerve playing with me like some I'm some fucking kid" I said angrily looking at him.
"I see. But now it's time for the final curtain to fall. Siren, bring out our little friend."
I looked behind him as Siren walked up holding Vicki's hand.
"This time she's no illusion, I assure you. I figured I'd have a little fun with you by using Siren to drain your memories, but you broke through it. So as a last resort, I had Siren dig her up for extra leverage."
He walked over and ran his fingers through her hair.
"She was such a poor unfortunate soul. But all good things must come to an end right? She is a beautiful creature isn't she?"
I looked into Vicki's eyes which showed no kind of life. She was just a puppet being controlled by that maniac. As I was looking at her, I saw her mouth move slowly forming words but nothing came out. Those words were: Kill me please.
"So now it's time for the star of our show to make the big decision. Will he choose to go with the true love of his life and live happily ever after, or will the villain end up killing her right in front of him?"
"His mind is telling him yes, but his body is refusing to move" Siren said with a smile.
"Forget it. I'm not letting Thanos have this stone. If he wants it, he'll have to kill me."
"Very well. Siren, if you will do the honors."
"Gladly."
Siren pushed Vicki forward roughly as her tail extended, producing a long needle at the end. Using that needle, she trusted it right through Vicki's heart. I watched in horror as she took another couples of steps before falling to the ground, blood came out making a pool under her. Thunder sounded in the sky as rain began to fall. I walked shakily up to here and went to my knees. Her eyes slowly went back to her natural grey as she looked at me.
"No.......not again" I said tearing up quickly.
She raised one hand weakly and touched my face. Opening her mouth, she began to speak so softly that I couldn't hear what she was saying. I bent down closer as she whispered into my ear everything she could say. When she was done, she closed her eyes, a single tear coming from one.
"What a shame. Like in all good movies, the hero makes a stupid choice in the end. You had a second chance at a happy relationship. Sure you would've been slaves under Lord Thanos, but the main thing would've been that you 2 would've been together finally. You blew it" Zalbag said shaking his head.
I crossed her arms together over her chest before standing up. Rain dripping down my hair.
"Ultimus" my mom said walking towards me before Venom stopped her.
"Wait, don't go near him."
"What's wrong?"
"I'm sensing tremendous amount of power building inside him."
"Is that mad man coming out again?" Tiger asked getting ready.
"No, this aura is, different. Almost gentle in nature but very strong."
I began to glow a bright yellow, breathing hard from anger
"I'll....never....forgive you.....for this. NEVER."
I gave a yell as a white light shot down from the sky covering my body. Everybody covered their eyes as the light got brighter. Soon, it began to shrink and die down as I stood there glowing white with anger.
"What just happened?" Greywolf asked.
"I don't know" Venom said.
"Wait, look at Ultimus's shadow" Tiger said.
They looked down and was shocked as they saw an image of a wolf instead of mine. Lightning flashed in the sky as the shadow's figure appeared in my body for a spilt second before fading away with the light. Zalbag didn't expect this as he backed up a little.
"You and your puppet master have gone too far this time Zalbag" a voice said other then mine.
"Well well, the great savior Ramza finally makes an appearance."
"I regret the day I banished you instead of killing you."
"You were weak then, just like you are now."
"I may not be up to par, but I damn sure have enough power to finish you off."
I started walking towards him as lightning flashed again in the sky as Ramza's face came into view. He had his fangs bared in a snarl. I cut the distance in half before I felt strings wrap around my body.
"I'm going to drain the life out of you slowly and painfully" Siren said with a smile.
The wires started to glow red as I felt my body starting to grow weak. I went to one knee as Siren laughed.
"Now to finish off the famous Ramza" she said lifting her tail up like a scorpion as the needle glowed purple.
She swung it at me as I closed my eyes. I grabbed her tail which was inches from my eye.
"Impossible, I've drained so much of your power that you shouldn't have the strength to move."
"Sorry to disappoint you" I said opening my eyes.
The wires around my body began to melt as I stood up, still having a firm grip on her tail.
"Didn't your mother tell you it's not polite to point?"
Using both hands, I grabbed her tail and with a strong pull, ripped it from her body. She let out an ear piercing scream. I threw the ripped tail back at her as it impaled her throat, making her gurgle on her blood before dropping to the ground. Zalbag let out a grunt of disgust.
"Humph, killing her doesn't mean a thing. She was a low level nobody anyway."
"Then why don't you try your luck then?" I said with a smile.
"Watch what you wish for" Zalbag said with anger as the ruby began to glow brightly as his body began to spilt, making 3 copies of himself. "Your wish just may come true."
They all came at me at the same time as I stood still with a smile on my face. Everybody looked on nervously.
"Why doesn't he defend himself? He's going to get killed" my mom said.
"I think he knows what he doing" Tiger said.
I lifted one arm slowly as they all converged on me. Bringing my arm down, a massive explosion sent all of them flying in each direction. One by one, the copies melted until only Zalbag was left as he was faced down in the ground. He sat up groggily and looked at me as I had a smile on my face.
"Curse you, you son of a bitch" he said angrily before coughing up blood from the impact he made on the tree behind him.
"I told you I had more then enough to finish you off."
I started walking towards him, waves of power flowing out of me as Zalbag balled his fists up angrily. I didn't make it halfway before a wall of fire appeared before me. An image began to walk through it as a snarl came from my mouth.
"Thanos" I said evilly.
Thanos walked out of the fire with a smile on his face.
"Ah Ramza, I see you've awaken somewhat."
Thanos looked back to see Zalbag with his head down in shame.
"Still have your sense of humor too I see."
"Old habits die hard."
Thanos chuckled before turning around.
"Where do you think your going?"
"You are no match for me in your state."
"We'll find out won't we" I yelled jumping into the air.
I held my arms out as a small ball of white flame appeared. I gathered everything I had as the ball got bigger and bigger.
"I'll show you what state I'm in. "Ether Blast"."
I smashed the ball with my fists as it fell towards Thanos who just smiled. It fell to earth as it exploded, causing a tornado like fire storm to circle around him. Car tires popped from the intense heat along with the tar on the streets. I fell to the ground out of strength as I heard Thanos laugh.
"Is that all you got for me Ramza?"
Thanos lifted his hand and with a wave, extinguished the flame instantly.
"Dammit, that was the best I could do in my pre-awakened state and it didn't even phase him.
Thanos took one step and was directly in front of me. He grabbed my throat and lifted me up with ease.
"I told you, you are no match for me. I tried to be nice and let you off easy but you had to push my buttons. I guess I'll show you how powerful I've become."
His eyes flashed as lighting started shooting through my body. I started screaming as he laughed out loud. It felt like my heart was going to explode as it started beating rapidly. My body was twitching as my eyes rolled into the back off my head. He tossed me to the ground next to Vicki's body as I twitched and coughed wildly.
"Like I said, in your current state, you are a bore. Come back when you have fully awakened. Zalbag, let's go."
"Yes my lord."
A black vortex appeared as they both walked through and disappeared. I got up weakly on my knees and looked down at Vicki. I ran my hands slowly through her hair. Tasha walked forward before my mom stopped her.
"No, let him be."
"But....."
"Trust me Tasha, let him be alone. He'll come back when he's good and ready. Plus, we need to fix you up."
"Okay" she said sadly looking at me.
"You put on a good show Zalbag. I'm impressed" Thanos said with a moan as a couple of slaves were servicing him.
"Thank you my lord. Even though Ramza's awakening was not predicted."
"Yeah, I was kind of surprised at that myself."
"If I may ask my lord, why didn't you finish him off right there?"
Thanos closed his eyes before letting out grunt as he coated the slaves faces with cum as they swallowed everything they could.
"Me and him still have unfinished busy to take care of. Taking him out right there would not satisfy me. I want him at his best before I destroy him."
"Yes my lord."
Everybody was at the table talking about what happened.
"I never felt so powerless in my life" Venom said. "His aura was unreal."
"Do you think we have a chance if we all team up?" Crystal asked.
"I doubt it. I wanted to run and hide when I saw him but my legs wouldn't move" Tiger said.
"Do you think whoever that person was inside Ultimus might have a chance?" Jenna asked.
"Possibility" Venom said rubbing his chin. "What I don't understand is, why he didn't finish him off?"
"Because he's toying with him" Xellos said. "He's toying with all of us."
"Still I feel sorry Ultimus. Watching Vicki die again right in front of his eyes" my mom said.
"Theft, can you find him for me?" Tasha asked.
"Sure" Theft said rolling his chair towards the computer. "He's about 2 miles from here in Rolanberry Fields."
"Okay, thank you" she said getting up.
The wind blew through the tall grass as I sat underneath the lone willow tree looking up at the moon in the sky. Looking to my left, a man made cross was in the ground next to the trunk of the tree. I let out a shaky sigh trying not to cry as I heard footsteps behind me.
"She told me before she died again, to bury her underneath this tree, where we first met."
"I know nothing I say will help ease the pain, but I'm sorry" Tasha said.
"I lost her again. I should've taking his offer. I......I don't know how more I can take."
Tasha sat down next to me as another cool breeze sweep by.
"I know what it's like to lose somebody you truly love."
I looked at her as she closed her eyes and looked out towards the open fields.
"I lost my first mate, Kane, because of your father. He sent his army to our town and began to wipe out everything and everyone. Nobody stood a chance. So me and Kane fled, leaving behind everyone. But before we could leave, we got cornered in an alleyway."
Tasha started to shiver as she recalled that horrible moment.
"Kane managed to find a hole big enough for me to fit into as he pushed me into it and told me no matter what I see or hear, not to make a sound. They find him as he prepared to defend himself to the very end. I watched helplessly as they disarmed him and torture him. They cut off his arms and watched him wiggle in agony on the floor."
She began to cry now as I held her close.
"They stabbed him again and again with their swords, even after he died. I wanted so much to do something, anything to help, but he told me not to move. I let him die Ultimus. Oh god I let him die right in front of me."
"He died saving you Tasha. He did what was right in his heart."
"I know that. But I'm scared that.....I might lose you the same way" she whined resting her head under my chin, holding me tight.
I rocked her back and forth gently trying to calm her down. After a minute or so, she calmed down and relaxed. I leaned down and kissed her forehead softly. She looked at me and kissed me gently. Our tongues playing tag with each other before we broke off looking at each other. Using one hand, she pushed me on my back, taking my shirt off as her hand ran slowly up and down my chest making me shiver lightly.
"Kane meant a lot to me, but you mean so much more" Tasha said softly undoing my pants exposing my penis.
"Vicki and you are so much alike but, I'm more connected to you then I ever was with her" I said running a single finger up chest making her shudder and moan.
"Then make love to me like you would with Vicki. Let me be her in your eyes."
I sat up and kissed her softly before moving down to her neck making her growl in pleasure as she grinded her vagina over my penis getting it wet with her juices. Spinning her around, I went under her tail and began to lick her softly. She gasped and dug her claws into the ground, her eyes closed tightly as I assaulted her orally from behind.
"Deeper" she moaned pushing back on my tongue.
I held onto her thighs as I pushed my tongue in deeper causing her walls to close around my tongue. She yip and raised her tail higher in the air I pulled my tongue away as the fur around her thighs were wet with moisture. My cock was throbbing painfully as I leaned up over her and guided my rod into her warm embrace. We both shivered and stood still enjoying the moment. Her walls gripped me with every breath she took.
"Oh god, words can't express my love for you Tasha" I said softly as I began to thrust into her at a slow pace.
She moaned and whined as each stroke brought her so much pleasure and so much closer to her orgasm. Her breast moved back and forth slowly as the tall grass tickled them making her nipples hard to the touch. I reached under her and grabbed her shoulders, pulling her down with me as I got on my knees.
"Move for me, baby. Milk me dry" I said in her ear quietly.
She shivered softly and began to bounce up and down on my lap. She reached her arm around my head as I buried my face in her neck nibbling and biting her softly causing her growl as move faster. I reached down between her legs and began rubbing her clit making her whine and thrust into my hand, taking me deeper. Every tight grip she gave me, made me grunt and bite down harder into her neck. A loud wet smack was heard with each thrust we did as our orgasm built, begging to be released.
"Nngg, cuu.....cumming. Can't......hold.....back" she whined, her ears pressed tightly against her head.
"Don't stop yourself. Let.....your pain and sorrow....be washed away.....in your orgasm."
She tensed tightly as the heat and gripping she produced brought my climax quick as I grunted loudly into her neck, filling her womb with my seed. A loud, sad howl filled the night sky as she let out her emotions with a powerful orgasm. Her hand tightly around my head, her thighs pressed against mine riding out the wave of pleasure running through her, making her body shake. I collapsed backwards with her back on my chest.
"Feeling better?" I asked.
"Much. Thank you Ultimus" she said still catching her breath.
She rolled around laying chest to chest with as she fell asleep in my arms. I looked up at the moon in the sky. An image of Vicki's smiling face appeared, looking down on me. A single tear fell from my eye before I soon fell asleep under the willow tree.