?Hound’s Duty?
❄️By Crownway Amef❄️
??Episode 04??
?Not every hellhound belongs to hell?
Erik arrived back at Citadom with Haliah and her mother.
“You should rest for now” Violet said.
“Wait… Ma’am how did you know about me or that I was in danger?” Erik asked.
“Haliah felt it and told me about you,she’s got that special power”
Erik glance at Haliah and she smiled at him.
“But who are those bad men?”
“Uh.. They are like an organization, they take kids like you and feed them with lies, train them and use them for their own evil benefits.” Violet explained.
Erik sigh and his face wrinkled with uneasiness.
“Are you worried about your grandma?” Haliah asked worriedly
“Don’t you worry Erik,I’ll try to find her and get you guys back together again” Violet reassured.
“Really? Thanks a lot ma’am” Erik forced out a smile.
“But that will be after a while, because I’m taking you and Haliah to where you will learn how to control your powers. There is school, good environment and new friends too” she proposed.
“That sounds cool mom” Haliah said.
“You should rest we are going to Grey Orbit in two hours”
“What’s grey orbit?” Erik asked facing Haliah.
Violet smiled and Haliah made a sign to her mother that she will fill him in on the place.
THE HALL
“Very good of you Violet, now you just have to get him to Grey Orbit”Hades said
“Yes my lord but what if the hellhound tries to come out at night?everything is going to get ruined and he will know I lied to him”
“Put one thing in mind Violet. The hellhound does neither good nor bad on it’s own and the boy is not in unison with Falcon yet. Even if Falcon wanted to escape,the body belongs to the boy and you have to make sure he stays in the house because Falcon can’t risk exposing himself right now.”
“Okay my lord”
“Get all the gifted to trap him on the pretense of suppressing the bad spirit in him. Just like always, feed them lies”
? Haliah’s room?
“So are you okay now?” Haliah questioned.
“Uh yes thanks… And I’m sorry for turning down your hand of friendship”Erik apologised.
” it’s okay… We are friends now right?” Haliah asked with a smile.
“Right! Erik confirmed with a smile too.
“Oh yes tell me how am I like you? What power do you possess and what am I?” Erik questioned.
“I don’t know yet Erik, for now I just know I can heal automatically when I get hurt. Mom told me you’re a fire bender that’s cool”she said.
“What? Really?” Erik asked surprised.
“Yea of course” she answered.
“That says it… With my nightmares”
“Care to share it?”
“When I was very young…..
Erik explained to Haliah and Violet came in few minutes later to tell them it’s time to leave”
“Let’s go Erik, to meet new kids”
“Stop talking like the elders, we are teenagers not kids” Erik scoffed at her.
“Anyhow it is”
They entered the Aladdin jet and it zoomed off like a fire rocket into the sky.
It was going normal then it disappeared and entered into another realm. It’s like a hidden space in the sky sealed away from human’s knowledge.
Everywhere is filled with black cloud and lightning displaying on the low, then a metallic gate opened up pointing red dots scanning the jet and a voice talking over the radio.
“Wow this place is so cool”
They entered and the Aladdin jet parked itself near others which are 20 in numbers.
“Mom so you have more of this jet?” Haliah exclaimed.
“Yea sweety,don’t worry you will surely own one soon”
Another robotic car came and they entered before it drove them to the main building in Grey Orbit.
Erik watched as the parking space closed back and with men in black suit guarding it. Seems that is a restricted area.
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A lizard could be seen climbing the wall down straight into a pipe and by the time it came out, it shifted to a wall gecko and finally back to human.
“Hey Jeff ” a girl called out.
The shape shifter is Jeff and he’s a senior here in Grey Orbit.
He has completed all his trainings and ready to go on missions.
“What’s up Ciara?” Jeff winked at her.
“Hmm heard you went out with the higher lady today… Your first mission, how was it?” Another girl asked curiously.
Now his friends have him surrounded.
“It was cool, well I helped save the new boy from bad guys and I shifted into one of the guys identity” Jeff explained.
“Awwwn lucky you Jeff”
“I wish I could finish my training pretty quick too”
They continue whining in envy and then the alarm came on.
“All gifted should report to the assembly right now”
“Guys we need to leave now” Jeff chuckled as he shifted to a bat and flew out while Ciara drifted off with full speed.
All other kids with superpowers showed off their skills to reach the assembly except a boy who looked sad and he walked to the assembly.
“I really miss you guys a lot but I’m sorry I couldn’t come earlier,I’ve been busy” Violet said smiling lovingly.
“We are cool with it ma’am”they all chorused.
“Okay.I brought you new friends today, here is Haliah my own daughter and I hope you will treat her well and here is Erik Taylor, a fire bender”
“Woah” they all chorused in astonishment.
“Seems they like you more” Haliah whispered to Erik.
“But he has not developed his power yet so currently he’s powerless” Violet said.
“Booooo” they made an exclaim to mock him.
“Guess he’s powerless just like Anthony that weird boy” one of them said.
Anthony just got to the assembly ground since he couldn’t fly or speed off like the rest.
“Okay so that will be all for now… Oh yeah… Warren, Athena, Jeffrey, Ciara, Kira and stretchy i want you guys to see me tonight by 7.
” okay ma’am”
Haliah and Erik joined the rest and they went to the cafeteria.
Jeff approached them and…
“Hi Erik, nice to see you again”he said.
“Uhm hi…but I don’t think I’ve seen you before” Erik said.
“Well yeah that’s true,I was the one that sh…” He couldn’t complete his sentence when a body landed on the table which caused their table to split up.
Erik and Haliah stood up immediately and Warren appeared from his invisible mode.
“Warren not again” Jeff yelled out.
“Uh uh shhhhhh we’ve promised not to interfere in each person’s business and also this is part of training anyway”
“Training? This looks like bullying” Erik said.
“Pardon? Hey new boy… It’s not your place to talk directly to me”
Then Anthony stood up and wore his glass bleeding already.
“Are you okay?” Haliah questioned as she help him up.
“Hey girl, even if you are the daughter of the higher lady, it doesn’t matter down here. If you are in Rome, behave like the Romans.”
“Hmm really? Well we are in Grey Orbit not in Rome and I’m very happy you won’t give me special treatment because of who I am,at least i won’t be asked to take responsibility for hurting you”
“Hey guys stop this already, Warren go your own way with your weak boy” Jeff said and pushed Warren to another side.
“It’s day one for them,don’t ruin it” Ciara said.
Warren hold Tony’s shirt and he dragged him away in anger.
“If you don’t catch up on training and develop your powers,it’s going to be your turn soon, you both I mean” Ciara warned.
“Don’t mind her, let me show you around the building” Jeff proposed.
They left the Cafetaria.
“Is this how you guys relate with each other?Erik asked.
” Well yes,it’s all to awaken your inner self either willingly or by force” Jeff said.
“Tell me about that Tony boy”
“He’s been here for three years but still weak to awaken his powers so the kids started picking on him that maybe he’s useless and was sent here by God to be the superheroes servant”
“Thats hilarious” Erik said.
“Well all the Sh|t is gon stop,I promise you that” Haliah said and her eyes glow red.
“Wow is that part of your powers? Your eyes glowing red when you’re angry”
“What!? Does my eyes really glows?’ She questioned and faced Erik.
” Uh… Yea I’m not sure if red is a good colour though.”
“Well see you guys around,I have to meet up with the higher lady now” Jef said before leaving.
Violet’s private Hall ?⚜?⚜
“Welcome! I really need your help on the new boy.
Actually he’s a very powerful one but his powers do take over only at night and is capable of destroying this whole building if we are not careful. We brought him here to learn to bind with his powers and since he doesn’t know how to do it yet, his other dark side will come out tonight and cause havoc.”
The gifted gasped and asked how they can help and protect everyone in Grey Orbit.
“Of course I love your spirits, you guys are heroes,the protector of the universe I know you won’t protest against him staying even after knowing the threats he poses to us”
Violet climbed down from her seat and stood in front of them.
You guys are the best in this building so I need you all to join hands and restrain his energy from being active.
“That’s gonna take the entire night if I’m right” Kira the banshee said.
“Yes Kira, it’s almost time get ready” Violet said and picked up her telecom. “Bring Erik Taylor to the private hall ”
Two guards arrived at the relaxing sector and delivered Violet’s message to Erik.Haliah followed as well.
Violet lied to Erik that he must stay inside the glass tube tonight so his dark side won’t come out.
“Dark Side? I’ve never done anything without me knowing and I don’t have a dark side”Erik said in a protest
” You do Erik, your power is trying to act on its own since you cant control it yet but if you stay in this glass tube surrounded with their forces every night,well till you can finally control it,then we will be safe”
“I never knew I’m this dangerous… Is that why the bad guys attacked my home? And killed my parents?”
“Erik” Haliah called out his name silently feeling bad for him.
“I can’t believe I brought death to my family…. I can’t bear to ruin this place as well. I’m ready to listen to you till you find my grandma” Erik said and willingly entered the glass tube like elevator.
“Mom can I help as well?” Haliah said.
“NO! you must not” she yelled out all of a sudden.
“Uhm sorry i mean you don’t have what It takes yet” Violet said trying to hide her reaction.
The gifted surrounded the glass tube joining hands.
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Violet’s POV
If we can continue to restrain him every night with the energy of the gifted,there’s no way Falcon will go out to perform his duties. Luckily that glass tube contains poisonous gas which will kill Erik little by little then he will die with Falcon inside of him. Ah ah ah ah ” She let out an evil laugh.
“Control your powers my foot, you won’t even live more than three months not to talk of being in unison with Falcon. Thank goodness Haliah didn’t stay with him else the demonic spirit will attract the hellhound”
She smirked and swayed her butt out of the big hall.
⚓????????
The sky started rumbling and then followed by a heavy downpour.
Rain drops seen falling on dry woods and then right up is a naked body, unconscious in the rain and dry decayed leaves wrapped on his body.
He opened his eyes gently and stood up.
His white curly hair firmly stuck on his body and he looked at the sky with regret.
“I promise not to fail You again,I’m going to set everything right”
“That is your punishment for failing the heavens, live among humans and prove your worth for a second chance”
His white hairy wings popped out and then caught fire again getting rid of the beautiful white wings and burning into ashes, he screamed in pain and after the gruesome experience, he had an angry look on and left the forest.
The gifted are still with Erik and they closed their eyes praying silently.
The tube started heating up and a strong flame lit from the glass as if covered with acid.
The gifted got scared but they didn’t disengaged from each other.
Soon after,Erik’s body caught fire and the hound spirit in him tried to get out but couldn’t.
They were able to stop Erik from transforming and the night went well.
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Next Morning
Location: Grey Orbit
Bleak valley
Everyone started screaming and running while some are trying to fight off the intruder.
A black dragon invaded their Empire and seems its for revenge with the rage in it’s eyes.
The dragon spit out fire on any living soul and determined to destroy the Empire called Grey Orbit.
The alarm went off and Violet dispatch her men to the place but warned the gifted to keep off the area.
“Lady Violet, it’s Susan”
“That Bîtch!” Violet cursed out
Susan changed to her human form and she yelled on top of her voice.
“I’m just here to announce my arrival, I’ll make sure to destroy this fake evil empire and let kill those kids, take their powers and rule over you all”
Author’s POV
Susan was once a trainee here at Grey Orbit and she has always wanted to be a dragon because of her ability to control fire.
Grey Orbit trained her, used her for years and turned her into a dark dragon but after noticing her greed for power and her potential, they tried to kill her but she escaped. She is the first gifted to ever escape from Grey Orbit alive!.
Susan changed back to a dragon and headed towards the big hall.
Erik is just regaining consciousness and the glass tube opened up.
He saw no one in the room and he went out only to see a flying creature flew over his head.
Susan seems to sense a strange energy and she turned back moving fiercely towards Erik.
Fire sights Fire,Erik’s inside start to burn and his faces glowing Orange.
Violet sight Erik outside and she screamed “Noooooo”
