Dododex

ARK: Survival Evolved & Ascended Companion

Tales of Pandora

Origins of Salizar, chapter 6 ~meetings~

Doctor Primalis entered King Drake’s throne room, artifact still in hand. “It seems you have a death wish Primalis. Didn’t I tell you never to show your face to me again…” Drake said. A giant man wearing flak growled at Primalis. “Now now Grizzly, not yet. Let the fool speak.” Drake said. “Sire, me and my men were following the mesopithicus when we stubbled upon this,” Primalis held up his left arm for the king to see, “what is this trinket?” Drake said, sounding mildly interested. “I am not sure, but I hope you’ll allow me to run tests on it, discover it’s secrets.” Primalis said. “Go.” King Drake said. Primalis started to exit the room when Drake said softly but threateningly, “and remember. This is your last chance…”

Salizar crawled onto shore, he landed in a pool of water, hidden by the trees above. “All according to plan.” He said happily.

“What do we do now Ryker?” Wretch asked. “Only thing we can do, wait. Hope these humans find the artifacts quickly so we can leave this place.” Ryker said. “What about the seed?” Ras asked. “That part of the plan hasn’t changed.” Ryker said. “You think that mesopithicus is still alive?” Killion asked. “Questions questions…” Ryker said. “No way he’s alive, nobody could survive a fall like that.” Ras said.

Salizar wandered through the woods, he had no real idea of what to do now but wait. He walked until he saw a cave, “intriguing.” He said. He walked slowly into the cave, but just when he entered the darkness several creatures fell from the ceiling and surrounded him. “Welcome traveler.” One said. “Who are you, what are you.” Salizar said. “Vwe are ze dessmoduz, and vwe hope you will stay for dinner.” Another said, some chuckled when he said this. “Let me guess, your going to suck me dry.” Salizar said with a laugh. “Oh no vwe vwould neve- GGGRRGL” the desmodus dropped to the ground dead. “Huh, turns out you don’t need a wooden stake.” Salizar said. “He killed Chauncey!” A desmodus shouted. “Now now, I like his spirit, let us take him to the Count.” A desmodus said. “Let’s.” Salizar said. They marched through the cave, going left at a fork, until they reached the desmodus cavern. “Count Ghost, we have a traveler, he killed Chauncey.” The desmodus said. “Hmm small pickings today Drain?” The Count said. “Oh no he’s not a “guest” he’s an actual guest master.” Drain said. “Ah, well in that case, it is I, yours truly, Count Ghost. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.” Count Ghost said. “The pleasure is all mine most honorable Count. (Butt kisser..) I am Salizar.” Salizar said. “Well, enjoy your stay Salizar, and let me know if anything is not to your liking, I am after all an honorable host.” Count Ghost said. “Count! That kid is gone again!” A desmodus said. “The orphan? Hmm probably out picking bloodfruit, let him be.” The Count said. “Your probably right, I just worry about that stupid vegan.” The desmodus said. “Actually Count,” Salizar said. Count Ghost turned his attention to Salizar. “I have a proposal.” Salizar said. “Go on.” Ghost said. “I have led the humans to something very powerful, but it is all a ploy, I believe someone of your.. abilities.. could benefit.” Salizar said. “Benefit how?” The Count asked.