34.
“Behold, gentlemen.
The Vault.” Lucifer told the three gentlemen that had embarked with him to the
place through the doorway. What was seen before them was a huge cavern with
many caves on it. All the caves have metal bars over it to prevent the
occupants from leaving. In the middle of the cavern a pillar of lava black stone
was seen with the carved staircase in the side. The flooring was made of rocks
but they were all shaded red in different tones.
“This is the original Vault and not the one extended later
which you have contributed resources.” Lucifer looked to the Western Emperor.
“This is the lowest level and housed the most dangerous souls that may never
get to see freedom ever again, in death or alive.”
“Some of them here
are the Fallen ones.” Lucifer sighed. “We were once brothers but the war torn
us apart, and among the torn were the betrayals. It’s only fair I keep them
here as part of my bargain for Hades. No one wanted them then.”
“Forget the talks of
brothers. I want the Elixir.” Sir Fleming displayed his desire once more.
“The Elixir? Yes, the
Elixir. It’s here.” Lucifer smiled. “However, I don’t own it anymore. You have
to get it from her.”
It was then a dark
figure descended from above with the assistance of a huge creature with a
hideous head and wide wings with the talons on the three toes lower limbs.
“Lilith, you tamed
it.” Lucifer smiled at the new arrival. Lilith was a feminine figure dressed in
a dark leather suit from neck to toes. The suit held a webbed design behind
like a set of thin wings that reached from her wrist to the knees. The head
piece was a huge fan like cover that extend over her head from shoulder to
shoulder. Her feet were covered in the leather wrap with the sharp talons on
the toe. Her companion was known as the gargoyle but that flying creature was
twice the height of Man.
“Like most males, you
need to tweak their ego and soon they are at my call.” Lilith stepped onto the
ground and approached Lucifer. “You are an exception.”
“I am insulted. How
could you be so mean to me on my …. ego?” Lucifer laughed. “I brought you … friends
of mine to seek the Elixir. Meet…”
“I know who they are.
As many I have entertained before, they have only one desire; longevity in
life. Did you tell them the price to pay?”
Lucifer shook his head. Lilith then explained
to the trio standing there.
“Well, the price is
the winner gets it. And to have that you must compete for it.” Lilith told
them. “With your lives. The loser gets to stay here forever. Lovely place;
three meals and a view to die for.”
Sir Fleming looked to
the other two Emperor. He still had his gun and levelled it at them. The two
Emperors drew their weapons then. Sir Fleming was to shoot when a voice came
from behind him.
“Put down the gun,
M.” It was Mycroft who had his rifle levelled at the other. “I won’t hesitate
to shoot you.”
“Ungrateful cur. I
will have you charged with …” Sir Fleming retorted in anger but Mycroft had
ignored him and then assisted Watson with Moriarty. The ladies and Nayland
arrived then and Lucifer asked of the missing Hyde and Sherlock.
“Most unfortunate.”
Lucifer sighed when he was told.
“Sherlock was my
brother, you monster.” Mycroft shouted at Lucifer. “Tell us what was that you
made us wandered in confusion?”
“The Hexagram House
was a gateway to many places including back to London. Each doorway opened to a
different location. It’s as simple as that.” Lucifer smiled. “Mr Hyde closed
some doorways for good. Such a pity.”
“And what lies
below?” Watson asked.
“A bottomless fall
unless they get to a doorway, I am afraid. Poor Sherlock. He may end in limbo.”
“Enough of the talks.
You came here for the Elixir. It’s here but are you prepared to fight my
warriors?” Lilith gestured to the middle tall pillar. It was seen then, the
line-up of figures that descended from there. They were all dressed in black
garbs; tattered in some places but their weapons were menacing with the swords
and spears.
“Wolves!” Van Helsing
recognised the emblem on the clothing. He counted three hundred forty-nine
figures of them there including the four he had met before; Earth, Wind, Fire
and Water.
“Dead and residing in
this domain. They are now my personal warriors to protect the Elixir besides my
pet here. My pet name is Gorgon, and he is not alone. He had spawned nine more
of his kind.” The shrieks of the nine other gargoyles resonated in the chamber.
It was then more noise came from the caves where limbs were seen shaking the
metal bars there while the occupants roared their cries.
“And another two
hundred and ninety-nine inmates of the cells. It used to be three hundred but
Lucifer escaped.” Lilith looked at the other. “These inmates are the most
dangerous souls ever to roam your dimension called the world. Most of them have
perished by age or killed and their souls kept here. They cannot be allowed to
wander even in Hades for they are harder to tame.”
“Sadly, but true.”
Lucifer laughed while looking at Lilith. “Are your warriors any match to mine?”
“Why do you think
your small group of mortals could do against mine? Their weapons are useless
against them for they are already dead. What use of the Elixir when you are
dead?” Lilith turned her back to Lucifer. She looked at her warriors and gave
the command. The Wolves charged at the group of mortals with their battle cry
sounding out. They moved no more than ten feet before they stopped. It was the
sight of Lucifer who made them stop.
Lucifer had turned
crimson red on his frame and with his arms held out he called out for his ally.
“Trident to me now.”
35.
Lucifer trident was a
three-prong fork of over a foot long with the shaft length of over six feet.
The trident was ablaze in the shades of red as in the lava red. It flew out of
the cave which had housed Lucifer. It stuck next to Lucifer at the ground,
while the other reached for it.
“My warrior is here.”
Lucifer looked at the Wolves. “The trident and myself will defend these
mortals.”
“Not necessary.” The
voice came from behind. It was Mr Hyde carrying Sherlock in his arms. “I will
help you.”
“Sherlock…” Mycroft
rushed to assist his brother. Sherlock then with only his shirt and pants
collapsed on his brother’s arm. He looked to have aged more than ten years. So
was Mr Hyde who had only his pants. Their bodies were covered with bruises and scars.
Watson rushed forth to assist on Sherlock.
“Holmes, what
happened?” Watson asked.
“What happened,
Doctor? I caught him when he fell. I was on a balcony. He was hurt but alive. I
took the nearest doorway and arrived in a time before our time. We were there
for some years until we met a friendly face. He helped us and in turn interpret
the scrolls. It was during then Sherlock needed time to recover and I had my
head sickness cured. We in turn waited for our time to return as the one who
assisted us open the doorway for us to return to the Hexagram House.”
“The imbecile mage
could not resist the challenge…” Lucifer smiled. “When Merlin comes here, I
will hold a banquet for him.”
“More talks, Lucifer.
You are the all-powerful being here anymore. I had you imprisoned here, and
then you escaped to the mortal dimension. I did not pursue you there but you
had to come back. For the Elixir? You dismayed me. Truly, the Elixir is of no
concern to you at all.” Lilith looked at the other.
“Assumptions are
badly construed. I did not get imprisoned. I merely took a rest from the chore.
Am I not right, Gabriel?” Lucifer called out. “Do show yourself, my brother.
Your presence reeks in my nose.”
From the dark corner
of the cavern, the one named Gabriel stepped forth. Unlike Lucifer, he was more
human like in from and with his pale skin and lush of red hair on the head, he
looked like a hero from the folktales. He was clothed in the dark suit with the
dark jacket on with a wide stripe down the left side.
“Hello, Gabriel. You
looked …adventurous.” Lucifer smiled. “Those previous wraps of cloths were not
you. Did Lilith design that for you? The red stripe over your heart, you
surprise me. I am sure you are not as heartless like Adam. He was a flirt.”
“Quit your mockery of
me and Lilith. I am here to see your banishment. You took my horn and I want it
back.”
“That musical piece?
Yes, it’s with us. I had it given to the one who left the doorway open for me. Master
Pungleng of the Dark Wolves on my instruction gave it to Van Helsing. It was to
trap Dracula. You do recall my previous servant?”
“Dracula, yes the one
who used to fetch your food. I can see he is doing fine. His tampering with the
Elixir of Life resulted in his affliction for blood.” Gabriel looked at
Dracula. “Something he should not had indulge in. Like yourself, Lucifer.
Bringing them mortals to here. You are a…”
“Nuisance or perhaps
deserving as the Fallen.” Lucifer looked to the group of mortals. “They are the
reason I took the lead to be a Fallen. I find in them the unique
characteristics that made them different. This particular group held the desire
to see the Elixir and they shall.”
“Over my …” Gabriel
shouted out.
“You’re sorry butt.
If it’s the way.” Lucifer laughed. “Move on, Gabriel. We cannot always be the
masters. Sometimes, we have to be with them. As I did for some time, moving
among them and living with them….”
“Fraternizing
included.” Lilith remarked on.
“Yes, that included.
It was fun.” Lucifer looked at Mycroft but the later was more concerned on
Sherlock. “Emotions drive their moods.”
“And your
banishment.” Lilith gestured to the Wolves once more.
Lucifer grabbed the
trident and charged at the advancing Wolves. He swung out the trident and a
streak of fire was seen. The streak of fire hit the Wolves and they screamed
out in pain. They immediately retreated watching the few who was struck by the
streak of fire fell down on the ground writhing in pain.
“You cannot die here
but your soul will burn on my flame.” Lucifer warned them.
“Gorgon, take his
trident.” Lilith ordered the gargoyle. It flew towards Lucifer but the later
swung his trident at it causing the gargoyle to turn away,
“Imbeciles all!”
Lilith screamed out and then she gestured to the ceiling on the cavern. “Step
forth my children. Your mother command you. Redeem your rank here.”
Form the ceiling,
more figures were seen dropping down and joining in the battle. They were of
all shapes and builds with some having multiple limbs. Some were huge while
others were small in size. They were also named as the Morlocks; the dwellers
of the underworld. They were souls that were left to their own and then formed
alliance with others to roam the lower levels of Hades. Lucifer counted more
than a thousand of them and they do not fear the trident flame.
“You will be
defeated, Lucifer.”
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