Riddles of the Phoenixes series

The War of the Phoenixes.

Chapter eighteen: Marvelo’s request.

“Is it done?” Tom asked Marvelo, who knelt in front of him. “Yes, my lord. The Lightning phoenixes kingdom is ours.” Marvelo said, rising. Tom nodded and ran his finger down the armrest of his throne. “Good. It seems our spy was telling the truth. You will be rewarded once the war is over.” Tom told Marvelo. Marvelo nodded, but Tom could seem him grinding his teeth. “Sir? If you don’t mind me asking…there is one thing I want in reward…” Marvelo began.

“No.” Tom interrupted. Marcelo’s eye twitched with irritation. “If it’s true…I want to be the one to do it.” Tom said. Marvelo flexed his jaw and Tom saw his hands twitch. “Remember your place Marvelo. Remember who gave you that implant. Remember…you owe me.” Tom said. Marvelo bowed again. “Yes sir.” He said. Tom smiled inwardly. “Dismissed.” He said.

Marvelo quickly did so. Tom sank back on his throne and massaged his forehead. He had a headache again and felt a tiny bit nauseous. Tom sighed. Even almost invincible people got headaches. Strange right? “We heard how you’re using your power for evil. It’s corrupting you. You’re turning into…a monster.” His parents words echoed through his thoughts. Tom clenched his fists and gritted his teeth in determination.

He would show them. He would show them all! Just then the door opened and a guard came in. “Sir. We found Hailey and Jaron in the medallion room. All the medallions are gone.” The guard said. Tom sat straight up in his throne and his medallion glowed vibrantly. “WHAT?!?!” He bellowed. The guard cowered. Tom clenched his fists and took a deep breath. He could feel the Krakos stirring inside him but Tom forced it down. Not now. “Tell them to come in.” Tom said in a dangerously low voice. The guard ran out of the room to do so.

Josephina and Jaquin stood outside the doors to the throne room. Peggie and Brutus were quietly giving them tips on what to do. “Act innocent. You did nothing wrong so prove it.” Peggie said, from Jaquin’s shoulder. “DON’T tell him anything about Jay. Don’t spill any secrets, I’m talking to you Josephina!” Brutus growled. Josephina scowled at him. “I’m great at keeping secrets!” She retorted. Jaquin, Brutus, and Peggie gave her doubtful looks. “And remember call Tom “father”. Act like you’re usual brain washed selves.” Peggie said.

“Yes, and remember y’all “names” are Hailey and Jaron.” Brutus said. “Got that?” Jaquin and Josephina nodded. They stood in silence, waiting for the guard. “WHAT?!” A voice bellowed from the throne room. Jaquin and Josephina gulped in fear. Moments later, the guard ran up. “Follow me.” He said. Hailey and Jaron slowly followed him. Brutus and Peggie watched worriedly. “Do you think they’ll do okay?” Peggie asked. Brutus grimaced. “Nope.”

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