Acid Rain

The Search For Aaether

"Find him." yelled The Acid Knight Penen "What am I going to do about these idiots? They are useless." Acid Guards trample down the dirt road, tree's rustling as they go bye.
There was a swift movement behind them, one of the guards suddenly started clawing at his throat. The General turned to see who was getting behind on their march. He noticed that they were missing a guard. His sharp eyesight picked up on the noticeable trace of blood.
"Halt and watch for enemies!" Commanded the General.
The General followed the trail of blood back to the dead guard. Who was strung up with a sharp wire on a Oak Tree. He heard a loud yell from his men as they charged into battle. Against something unbeknownst to the General. But the battle got very quiet and so the General decided to check out what the battle evolved into. He ran back and saw his men all hung on the trees with green leaves now stained red from blood. The one man that wasn't completely dead was Officer Andrews but he was spewing blood everywhere. It was gushing out of his arm that got sliced off by something. "Andrews what happened here." Asked the General.
"Red Ghost....." choked out Andrews."Andrews stay with me man. You must get up for your country, for your family, for yourself get up." Said the General. "I'm sorry.....I can't...take my sword back to my family...." Andrews said as he took his last breath. "Damn you you, killed my best friend I swear to God I'll Kill You! YOU DAMN GHOST I WILL KILL YOU!" Yelled the General in sorrow. For the first time in a while the Ghost smiled.

"YOU WHAT!?" Yelled Acid Knight Penen "Mrs. Penen please." Said the General "Don't you 'Mrs Penen' me tell me again what just happened." "I don't know what exactly but here is what I got from Andrews before he died. He said a mysterious assassin; Who called himself the Red Ghost killed the guards while I investigated the disappearance of One of my Men." Why would I believe some bull you just made up." "I swear to you I'm not lying it just happened. I am not guilty." "Oh really because last I checked you are." "How?" "I sent a guard squad to investigate but all they found was your sword slashes in their body's." "But but how I was well away from there as it went down." "For now your are hereby guilty until proven innocent." "But but b.... YOU CAN'T DO THIS I'M NOT GUILTY." "Goodbye old friend." Two Guards sweeped in and swiftly handcuffed the General and took him to the dungeon

The dungeon is an awful place. Cracked stone bricks every where you never know when it might collapse. Rats running through the cells. The smell of urine and feces so strong that it would almost knock you out. The General was placed in a cell with a tiny window which let in some sunlight.
"You can pee where ever in your cell. Have a good stay at Casa El Prison" laughingly said by an Acid Guard.
He was stuffed in the cell harshly and got slammed into the wall in the process. "I demand you let me out NOW!" "Sorry 'General' or should I say Sefecks no can do you have been stripped of your rank and pride."
Sefecks started to breakdown right there in the middle of the prison. But something in his mind kept him from crying he had no idea what it was but he liked it. "I will kill the guard take his key and aid your escape along with 2 prisoners of your choice so start making friends I will be back." Said by a creepy voice. "Who said that." Exclaimed the confused Sefecks.
"Another day another dollar." Said by the Red Ghost "When are you going to show yourself Aaether?"
"I'm going to stay hidden for as long as possible." Said Aaether quietly. Aaether started nervously pacing around "What if they found me? What if he sold me out? Wait no he's my friend he wouldn't do that." "What's wrong Aaether?" "Nothing it's nothing."
"We need to find Aaether now! He is the key to bringing down the rule of the Acid. Fan out and find him." Yelled the Rebel Captain Forel. "Should I kill him?" Asked the Red Ghost "No let them come it won't be long before they find us." Answered Aaether. There's oak trees everywhere and they are at their Tavern owned and operated by them. But the name of the tavern is called Aaren and Rem's Wasted Warriors. When they have customers they use their aliases but today they probably won't have any customers. Except for the lucky few who make it It's a day of gloom. The gray storm clouds look as if it's going to rain. Also it's tax day and villagers are standing outside their homes to bargain or pay their taxes. The Acid Knight who usually comes to collect wasn't there. Today was different because today Acid Knight Penen was there.
"Where's Acid Knight Sefecks" courageously asked Knell one of the village Spectre's elders. "He has been charged with treason. He killed men of his own guard. We saw the bodys." Answered Acid Knight Penen "No way he is a loyal man he would never." "TAX MONEY OUT NOW ALL OF YOU!" Said Penen as she changed the subject.
"But Mrs Penen Knight Sefecks usually pays for half of our taxes so we don't have all your money!" Exclaimed many of the villagers "SILENCE!"Yelled Penen "I WANT ALL OF THE TAX MONEY NOW!" "But Mrs Penen we don't have it." "Then you will all be punished!" "Now wait up a second!" Said Aaren (Aaether) "Can I pay for the other half of everybody's taxes?" I don't think you have enough money Mr...." "Aaren If you please." "Aaren If you can pay for everyone's taxes right now the full amount of the whole village. I will never tax this village ever again." "Deal."
Aaren sprinted back to his tavern when he got there Rem (Red Ghost) was sweeping some unpleasant substances off the hardwood flooring. "Rem we have a dilemma." Gasped Aaren "What would that be." Asked Rem "We could free the village but expose our identities. So what do we do?" "We find the rebels lure them in. Then pay Acid run to the rebels and transport our shop." "How would we transport it." "Are you an idiot?" "No but...oh..Trap Crystal." "Exactly. But how would we know it worked." "Leave that to me. But first we have to bind it to the Wasted Warriors tavern. And then draw a seal on the door so it stays locked. That should be it let's get started."
"Captain Forel we may have found some clues to Aaether!" Said a group of Rebels. "Show me." Said The Captain Forel. The rebels held up a flyer for Aaren and Rem's Wasted Warriors. "How is this useful?" Asked the Captain Forel. "Look at the picture in the light." "What the hell is that?" "A Red Ghost." " Is Aaether teamed up with The Red Ghost?" "I don't know but we should definitely give this bar a visit."
"Hello Gentlemen what could I get for you?" Asked Aaren. One rebel raised his hand but quickly put it down because Captain Forel gave him a devil stare. "We're here because of a rumor we picked up." Said the Captain. "Ok anything you want except the special stuff is free for you guys. Captain let's talk in the back." Said Aaren."Rem watch the bar so they don't destroy the place." "Gotcha." Yelled Rem over the already rowdy guards who were now getting into a fight over who could drink the most shots before passing out. "Look's like I have my work cut out for me." Said Rem but wasn't heard by Aaren. The Captain and Aaren walked into the back room which has sacks of food, barrels of liquor and a table with 2 wooden stools. A torch has been lit and put in a sconce by the door. "Take a seat Captain." The two men took their respective seats. "So why are you here Captain?" "I saw your ad and held it up in the light." "I told Rem that was a bad idea. But now you have me figured out. Don't you?" "Yes I do Aaren or should I say Aaether." "Well it couldn't be avoided." "My one question is? Will you help us destroy the Acid Rule?" "Straight up. No I cannot help you, but I will help myself to help you."