Moonlight Warrior

Chapter5

In the hidden depths of the underworld shadows, a mysterious figure is engaged in a discreet conversation with his trusted companions, their identities unknown as they remain in the shadows of the underworld.

The loud echoing in the tone of the mysterious figure carried an air of great danger as he shared their treacherous objective.

"My trusted comrades, the time has come for us to gain control of the world, the power has presented itself to us, and we must not let it fall into the wrong hands."

The mysterious figure spoke to his fellow comrades in a grave voice.

"Information has come to us that the Aurora has been found in the world beyond our horizon. The Lunari also gained such information and I believe they have set out to retrieve it. We must get it before they do. Or even better, steal it from them." He continued with a more sinister voice, as he plotted out his plans in his thoughts.

Mumbling sounds filled the air as the fellow comrades leaned closer and discussed indistinctly among each other, absorbing the information being revealed to them.

"But how do we gain an advantage over the Lunari? They have better and more advanced technologies compared to us. And their tracking skills still remain a great mystery to us." One of the shadows spoke out with clear doubt in his voice.

The mysterious figure turned towards the direction of the member who spoke out, his gaze sharp, with the intent to kill evident in his eyes.

As the member who just spoke out looked in the direction of the mysterious figure, although he could not see his face, his piercing eyes seemed to have borne holes in his body, sending a deep chill down his spine.

He trembled with fear and lowered his head, not daring to look at him anymore, or even open his mouth to speak.

"That is why we are here today. According to ancient texts, the Aurora is said to be guided by its spirit guardian and only in the right hand will it reveal its true self. So, my fellow comrades, what stratagem shall we formulate in our quest for domination?" The mysterious figure said to them, his eyes scanning through from one person to another.

Each member of the clandestine meeting looked at each other, formulating how they should respond to the mysterious figure.

"We can not afford to allow the Lunari to be aware of our knowledge concerning the Aurora at the moment, as this will make their defense stronger and put us in a more dire situation." One of the members spoke out with a firm voice.

"Yes! That is correct. We must keep this information a secret for a time, and send out spies to watch their every movement. This will give us an edge on how to approach them, whether with force or with meticulous secrecy." Another member spoke out in support of the first notion.

The mysterious figure sighed into the truth of what his comrades had said.

They must keep to their feet if they do not wish for the Lunari to outwit them in the chase for the Aurora.

The Lunari have great scientists and advanced technology, their soldiers are vigilant and top-notch. Exposing any of their schemes will put them in a complex situation against the Lunari.

"You are right. Any hint of our plot for the Lunari will put us in a dangerous and intricate situation against them. We need to be meticulous and extremely vigilant with our every move. Where is Thane? Is he back from his last mission?" The mysterious figure asked them, a sinister glint flashed through his eyes as he thought of his best soldier in all the plans he had created.

"He is not yet back from the mission, but I heard he is already on his way. But master, if we use Thane as the force for this mission, won't the Lunari recognize that he was sent by us?" A different member asked.

Mumbling filled the air again as the other members spoke indistinctly among each other, nodding in agreement to the idea of what their comrade envisioned.

"There is no one better to carry out this mission except him. We'll have a greater advancement with him in the front. Get him to see me immediately when he comes back." The mysterious figure responded to his comrades, commanding great authority through his tone, not giving any room for objections.

"Yes master," the member replied.

The mysterious figure looked up above his head as he thought of the immense power he would control and how he would dominate the world, making everyone cower in fear.

His expression was plastered with an evil smile as he chuckled at his sinister plot.

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Deep within the forest, far from the outskirts of New Moon City and the Lunari, some huge burly men are walking within the woods, their footsteps crushing every stick they step on, making the sounds echo through the forest.

They halted their footsteps as they stopped before the huge gate of a hidden castle deep within the forest.

"We have arrived, commander." One of the huge men said to a slim figure draped in a black cloak.

They all stepped towards the gate and the huge man who spoke earlier walked to the front as he made a knock signal on the gate, declaring their presence.

The gates were opened for them by their subordinates from the inside, and they all walked inside, closing the huge gate behind them.

The figure in the black cloak walked to the front of the others, commanding his authority over them. "Keep all our lots in the trophy house and prepare for our next mission. You, go and prepare my wash."

"Yes commander." They all replied in unison, dispersing to carry out his orders.

As the figure turned to his right, he saw a messenger running towards him.

"Welcome back, commander Thane. The master demands your presence immediately." The messenger declared with quick breaths as he seemed to have run all the way here to deliver the message.

"Hmm." Thane grunted slowly in response as he walked towards the chamber of the master.