by C. J. Lloyd
Calamity rolled her eyes.
Macabre laid a thin, black, skeletal-like hand on Arius’s head. “You will go to the version of Earth where the vessels reside. I want you to bring back the Dark Vessel intact.”
Calamity snapped back. “But why? He’s useless to us?”
“Useless to the fold, yes. But the blood of the Dark Vessel has proven to be quite valuable indeed for human experimentation. Justice’s blood has garnered great results, but it isn’t as potent as the real deal. Not to mention Justice’s humanity has made him soft, especially now that he has decided to settle down with a human family in the universe he has dominion over.” Macabre recoiled with disgust.
Calamity hid a smirk of pleasure. She wasn’t surprised to hear such words spoken of Justice; he was human after all. Yes, he had power, but nothing like her own. She was still shocked by how quickly Legion received him but took their sweet time allowing her in. It was infuriating, and after all she had sacrificed for them. But judging from Macabre’s words, there was regret, and the disappointment in his tone was so delicious.
She nodded and looked down at Arius. The thought of six Zodiacs going to that version of Earth would prove disastrous to say the least. The twelve of them were nothing more than horrific monstrosities with incredible powers, chosen and created by Macabre himself. Though not in the echelons with Legion, they stood by as bodyguards over Limbo and acted as gatekeepers to humans who sought Macabre’s power. She shivered.
Calamity tapped a pale finger on her lips. “Six, huh?”
Macabre nodded to Arius, who stood and went on his way. “Yes, six. Should I choose more? I ask because you faced all six vessels and were nearly killed.”
She swallowed hard, knowing that six Zodiacs were more than enough. Plucked from their respective universes due to their deeds of servitude to Macabre, the Zodiacs had long since given up their humanity for power and longevity, submitting themselves to him.
“No, they will get the job done,” Calamity replied, defeated, thinking of her own failure.
“Cheer up, my dear, for if you execute in the next realm as I wish, you will have your position with the gods.”
Calamity nodded, thinking about her next mission. Her next opportunity to rampage and cause chaos.
The End
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