Collision

*~Chapter 14: False Appearances~*

*No! But I remember what she said. Does that count?*

    "Well, write it down on a piece of paper and  place it on the ground and put it on fire. the portal should open if you walk in the smoke."

*Well, okay...see you soon.*

 "Koru, I want you to do the same thing. Only the guardian or the 'client' can do this trick. And the cool thing is that you can do this as much as you want. The paper will never burn."

"Okay." He took the will and the lighter and he did the same thing she instructed Shissou. Then a big ball of smoke started to swallow them both.

The Realm

As Hemnos studied the information from his eyes on how much the Earth is progressing, he got up from his chair and went to the main hall to get something. Then he saw Aoru and Shissou waiting for him. "Well well, this is quite a surprise. I never seem to have visitors come at their own will."

    "Hemnos. There is something I have to discuss with you."

Aoru explained his short encounter with Baki, one of the Superior Slieks, what her learned about the upcoming war between the two worlds. Hemnos called for his high counsel and began to talk among themselves about the situation at hand.  

"Are you sure that's what she said before melting away?"

"Yes. Crystal clear. But my companions had more time with her than I did."

"I see...I'll summon them immediately."

"I'm not so sure if that's a good idea..."

"Shissou? What are you saying?"

"Um...I'm just saying that they may not like the suprise, and I might see another copy of me with them."

"Another copy?? Then they have to be summoned!"

"I'll take care of it brother, don't worry. I'll be back." As he left, Aoru looked at Hemnos for a moment.  

"I know. I sensed it too. But I am not so sure if he may be the Sliek. I have to call for my sister's assistance.She can sense the difference between humans and Slieks with a blink of an eye."

"I thought you knew everything!"

"I said I SEE Everything. I am not God you know."

His eyes started to glow silver and before him came Mona.

"Did you call me?"

"Yes. Aoru's guardian just left to go find his companions."

"He never arrived here brother. Blaze was here only a moment ago. I need to go get Razuka. He's tied up in my closet. I'm sure he'll yield and  tell me the exact location." She left momentarily to retrieve her captive.  

  "Wow she's good."

"I told you."  She returned with prison bound Razuka. He was poorly tied and had tape over his mouth. The muffled words turned into a small yelp as Mona yanked the tape from it. "Now, tell us what we need to know."

He couldn't say anything.  He avoided any contact with Mona. He was badly shaken and couldn't finish his sentences. From the look on his face and his clothing, he seemed beaten and isolated for a few hours. After a few attempts, he was able to speak a bit more properly.

Aoru looked at him. "What the hell did you do to him?"

"He's just lucky I didn't kill him." Mona regrettably responded. "Now tell me any information you know."