Revelations. 25

As they made there way back east to New Keanna, Aramis rode in deep thought. He knew that mountain held a significant place in his past. But he didnt know what it was. And why was it being protected? And by god? What does that mean? He was flesh and blood, no god. Maybe he swore some oath to some god and he couldnt return until he fulfilled his promise. It had to have something to do with her. That he knew. Then it was time he began his hunt for her. From what he knew of her, she was very powerful and getting stronger each day. Could he match her? He looked over at Jack and he shook his head as if he knew what he was thinking.
[ I do.]
Aramis almost fall off Cutters back when he heard him in his mind.
[ You havnt guessed yet?]
[ What do you mean?] Aramis asked.
[ Im keeping the others out of this conversation.] Jack told him. [Its just between you and I. I could get in big trouble for this but I cant watch you in pain and so lost.]
[ Whats going on?] Aramis asked.
[ Im going to give you a small piece of this puzzle wheather its liked or not. I'll accept the consequences.]
[ Go on.] Aramis told him. He was ready for something that could help him.
[That brother im looking for.]
Clouds begain to cover the skies as they talked lightninig flashed and thunder boomed. Jack looked up and saw the frowning face in the clouds.
" He needs to know he's not alone!!" He called out.
Shayn and Ono looked at him, Cutter asked what was going on?
[ Its you.] He sent.
Suddenly the skies flashed and there was a lightning flash that almost hit them.
" WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" Ono shouted.
" A warning." Jack told them. " For me."
[ So you are my brother?] Aramis asked.
[ Yes.] Jack said. [ Here with the dragons to help and protect you. Dont ask for more. The rest you have to learn on your own. Just know I came here because like Ono and Jandar, Id never abandon you no matter what happens.]
[ So what should I do brother?] He asked.
Jack looked at him and shrugged.
[ I cant aim your couse in anyway.] He told him. [ All I can do is aid you in whatever you want to do.]
[ Well tell me who we're fighting for?] Aramis yelled.
[ Everyone.] He spread his hands out and pointed to the lands below.[ We're fighting for life. Dont you see?] He said.
[ If she wins. There is none. Now do you understand?]
Suddenly Jack put his hands to his throat. His eyes opened wide and no sound came fron his throat. They all looked at him. What was wrong with him? He point to his mouth.
"Shayn" Ono said. " I dont think he can talk anymore."
Jack nodded and then tried to scream.
[ I cant hear his thoughts anymore either.] Cutter said. [ Maybe you can heal him when we land.]
[ I doubt it but we can try.] Shayn sent. [ We should land and camp for the night.]
Ono pointed to a clearing ahead and Shayn headed for it. Soon they were all on the ground and Shayn shifted and went to Jack. In school he had learned all about the body. Things that would hurt it and heal it magic and non magic. He used a magic probe on Jack to see if he could discover what was wrong wit him. Jack seemede to be in good shape, Shayn couldnt find anything wrong.
" Theres nothing wrong with you that I can find." Shayn told. Jack smiled and lipped thank you. He knew what had happened. He'd been silenced by his father. He'd said to much. Aramis stood next to Jack. Now that he know who he was, he understood why he was there. But thats all the anwers he got.
The woman was still a mystery to him. All he knew was that she was a powerful vampire connecteed to him in some way. Well if the mountain was denied him then he'd have to get someone close to her to give him answeres. And the only one close was the Baron and Balthazar.
" How much do you think Athene knows of her?" He asked.
" Thats a good question." Ono as he took the packs from Cutter. " I know she's been dreaming about her, but she said that was the Barons doing."
" Then it's this Baron we need to talk to ." Aramis asked, he and Jack helped with the tents as they talked.
" You know Eheren and Denner are out trying you free him from her power." Shayn said. " Until they do, we have to becareful of him. He's hers remember."
" Yes." Cutter said. " But only because of her magic. I dont think hes doing it volunterly.""
How do you know that?"Ono asked.
" I read spirits to. Not as good as Shine, I mean Eheren does. But I can do it. Shayn can to."
Soon the three tents were up and a fire was burning in the pit Jack dug. Shayn used his white dragon powers to draw water from the nearby river. All they needed now was food. Ono smiled and said he'd be right back. He shifted to wolf and ran of.
" No deer." Cutter yelled after him.
" Why not?" Shayn asked as he sat down by the fire.
" We're not going to eat a whole deer." Aramis told him. "So why kill more then we'll eat. Besides, there scared wonderful beast. They do no harm and they bring beauty to the forest. And you'll anger the gods."
" Tell us of these gods you talk of."
Aramis opened his mouth to talk, but he said nothing.
" I cant remember." He said. " Its like a ghost in my mind pushing the knowledge away when I try and reach for it."
" Strange." Cutter frowned. " What do you remember?"
" Its all flashes." Aramis sat next to Cutter and Jack. Shayn moved closer to listen He look at Jack, he held his hand up as if to say, you have to find the memories on your own.
" Its more what I feel then remember." He told them. " I feel a great family. My family. Brothers and sisters and responsibilites. I tried to take care of mine , but there was always someone undermining me. Destroying what I do. This lady, I feel I know her. But I cant see her in my mind, all I feel is that shes vey dangerous and we have to find her soon."
Ono came running back into camp. He was carrying a bunch of rabbits.
" Anyone hungry?" He dropped them by the fire then got a drink for himself.

Off in the distance, A gray haired man watched them. He knew exactly who they were. He had seen them fly in and Shayn and Cutter shift to human form. But that wasnt what tipped him off. He knew there scent. He'd been following it for a long time. Maybe it was time he met them again. Yes, it was time to get back into the world again for eveyones sake. But how to aproach them? He could go and find they leader, the Red Dragon Rage. But did he have time? The threat was close to home now and getting more powerful everyday. He knew it was time to try and put a stop to it now. Time to wake his clan, he might need them.