Trial22: Politico
Out of the black we appear
The weight lifted
Nothing left to fear
Able now to take a breath
To also speak, yet...
“That was terrifying.”Leigh's tone loud
“But they were kind of jerks.
Justifiably so, they deserve to beproud.
Their power was unlike anything I'veever seen.
If fairies are that strong, why didn'tyou kill me?” That last line, her voice becoming heavyand dark
Jack gives a sullen look
“Because I believe you have apart.
Plus I've taken enough from you.
It's not my place to kill you too.
Your brother gave me a message
before he died in my arms.
Now I know it was meant for you andyour charms.”
Instantly, Leigh's face goes cold
“So, you admit it?”
“Yes.” Jack's tone folds
“The fairy law you mentioned?”Leigh asks
“Your unique magic trait.
You swear you're bound by any deal youmake?”
“Yes.” Jack's eyes saddenedand hallow
“Then I expect you to do asfollows,”
Leigh's eyes stern as she makes herdemands
“After you rescue the boy asplanned,
Turn yourself into me.”
And I may let you live. We'll see.
I need some space from you both.”
She breathes in
“Thank you for the truth...”She chokes
And in a blaze of flames she disappears
As I see Jack shed a tear
“Jack, I...” I start to say
Suddenly, I'm once again far away
A bodiless fly on the wall
A fly with eyes, standing tall
It's a court like chamber
Shimmering white
The Organization's symbol vibrant
And in plain sight
Three men sit at the head of the room
“With the voting decided,”They boom
“Deliberations have been long andhard.
Each one of you worthy,
A King on a card.
Only one can lead us in justice andtruth!
When your name is called
Step forward and present your proof.
Lightning Clan – Valaria family,second son: Dante Valaria.”
A twenty something punk with spikeyblonde hair
Steps forward without a care
His eyes glimmer an electric blue
A jagged scar on his cheek
On his neck, a lightning tattoo
“This Organization,” Hebegins
“Should be bound with more familyand friends.
Our bonds and ties are what give usstrength,
Without it our justice will tank.
I present my proof here and now I willlead as the head of a family proud.”
With that he steps back
“Earth clan - Nomez Stone,”The three men call
Commoner by birth, beloved by all.
State your proof.”
A giant, bulky black man steps forth
Removing his sunglasses
His demeanor one of strength and force
Then there's his eyes...
Is he actually blind?
Immediately, he states his first line
“The Chairman is the foundationof justice.
One of barren character cannot lead us.
As the stone beneath the ground,
I vow to lead firm and proud.
To be the rock to which the weight ofjustice falls.
I vow to be a symbol of strength forall.”
Bowing his head, he too steps back
As the three men call the last
“Wind clan – Jewl Venti,Orphan. As of a young age, ambitious and full of promise. State yourproof.”
The beautiful man from the prior visionsteps forward
Quickly he glances upward
How is it he always knows?
“I'm afraid I don't have somerousing speech about honor and justice.
Rather, a question:
Against one of the divine forces howwould we fare?
No one can answer, certainly not any ofus.
Recent reports warn of impendingtrials.”
He starts pacing with an arrogant smile
“The balance is shifting.
The other races are getting harder tocontrol.
So, this is what I propose.
Make me Chairman & I will deliverunto us a savior.
A mage from a clan thought extinct andout of favor.
I will offer the last surviving Seer
In exchange for the power posed here.”
The whole room breaks into whispers
The three men begin to churn
“The Seers are extinct, noneremain!
Lies will do little to achieve youraim.
As to your proposal, even if it carriedweight
That's not how this works.”
“And why not?” Jewl askscalmly
“If we keep clinging to the oldways
We will soon see the end of days.
It's time we move forward
And change our outlook.
Vote for me, or we'll be cooked.
As to the Seer, one does survive.
I can see the hope in all your eyes.
You know that what I speak is true.
Choose me and I'll prove it to you.”
The three men look to each other
And each gives a nod
“Very well, Jewl Venti. You arehereby granted the title and authority of the Chairman.
Lead us well.”
Apparently the other candidates find itodd
“Hey!” They call “Whatthe hell?!
Is this some kind of joke?”
“No.” Jewl grins as heevokes
Walking out, “Are you ready towork together?” He stokes
Making me burn with deep detest
I'm not his pawn
And I'm not impressed
Just an arrogant power hungry fool
I refuse to ever be his tool
Instantly, I'm back in front of Jack
I give her a look and her expressioncracks
Turning from one of sorrow to fear
“What did you see?” Hertone clear
I open my mouth ready to speak
Then I see him walking down thestreet
My twin, my reflection
From that murder on the street
Without thinking I give chase
Realizing where we are
It's the same place
The very same street where Leo wastaken
He was right under our nose
My heart begins breaking
We wasted our time going to the fairycouncil
As my impatience starts to spill
“Nate wait!” Jack calls
I can't bring myself to listen
This is the guy that can clear my name
After that I'll be able to save Leofreely
It won't be that hard, really
In the back of my mind
Am I making the right choice?
Jack calls to me again as I ignore hervoice
As if drawn to him
I convince myself that this must bedone
No more being on the run
Trial23: Family
Following him into one of the houses
At the sight my nausea rouses
This house is the one from the vision
The one where that child was taken
Me... I was ripped from her arms
Queasy now and full of alarm
Stepping back
I turn to head back out the door
As suddenly, face to face with him
My mind feeling sore
The weight of his presence
Heavy and dark
A shadowy stigma, stark
He gives an evil smile
And pushes me back
I tumble backwards and fall flat
“It's like looking in a mirror.”His tone vile
“Almost.”
He's right
The reflection's uncanny
Save for one detail
As I try standing
His eyes, a solid ink-like sheen
Save for his iris – Crimson andKeen
I feel the mana pulsing behind them
While his presence makes me sick
I feel like I somehow know him...
“You're a Seer?” I askquick
He gives a sigh “Man you'rethick.
I'm not just a Seer.
Can't you tell?
We're family? Hell,
We're twins, you and I.
You not noticing makes me wanna cry.”
“Why are you here?” I ask
“Why'd you kill that man thatday?”
“Because,” He
