- MONSTRLAND -
... The most pleasant thing about traveling is
this is an opportunity to visit new cities
and meet new people...
Genghis Khan
(C) WOLF/RAGE
(W) SERGEY STURM/LGN
Nobody knows now how long ago it was
it was. To be honest, no one knows where
it happened, and even whether it really happened. But
The memory of our ancestors lives in us and is transmitted from
generation after generation the most ancient legend
yes... And sometimes, listening to a singing voice
elders, flash before the eyes of the car-
mud of long past events...
mud of long-past events...
... Enosh,one of the six guardian magicians
tel of stones, stood at the window and thoughtfully
looked at the distant mountains. No further than
an hour ago, a messenger brought terrible news:
Guardian Corr killed Lord Montez and took over
dealing with the second stone. Not everyone could realize
the significance of this. Only the lords are guardians
knew the true power of the six stones. Exactly
that's why the stones were scattered all over
world and each had its own master - a lord.
The power of any stone was balanced by the forces
the remaining five and a peculiar
energy balance. Now everything
was violated...
... Lost in his thoughts, Enosh and
didn’t notice how his son came up behind him,
Skeeve.
-Father! Dork is going to oxo now
that one I'll go with him.
tu. I'll go with him.
-No, Skive. Now you are needed on the council
those!
-Did something happen?
-Yes, but I’ll tell you on the way.
-But...
“Come on, they’re waiting for us,” he said with a firm hand.
half hugged his son and both left the tower...
... The fire is already burning out, but everything is so-
rarely listen to the elder's song. Only
the reddish glow of the swords is a little distracting
repents andbrings on a dream. But looking into the flames
fire, you involuntarily give way to visions
and you fall into them, like into a huge
black well...
... Council Hall. Dark, gloomy room
There is a five-pointed star on the floor. Only
a large black candle scatters a little
darkness and illuminates five motionless figures.
The fluctuating flame sometimes snatches from
The oscillating flame sometimes snatches from
darkness, hard, concentrated faces.
Enosh spoke first:
-We have gathered here to discuss
what will we do next? Probably everyone because
there is a well-known law that says: energy must
be evenly distributed throughout
to the world.
One of the figures moved and sent
a hoarse voice said:
-I propose to neutralize Korra!
-You are stupid, Arkon, and you are wonderful
you know,” was heard from the other end of the
la. - Corr is now stronger than any of us.
Or do you consider yourself the strongest?
-Enough! Both are good, - finally
the third keeper said. - It can’t be more gruesome
you will help. Let Enosh speak.
But Skive stepped forward.
-I have a proposal! You can add
dig all the stones to one of us and let him
will destroy Korra.
will destroy Korra.
There was a tense silence. Violated
her Eirin:
- I propose to vote. White light
for, red - against. In a second the center
the stars where Scythian and Enosh stood flashed
white light. The rays, on the contrary, illuminate
turned red. And only one side does not change
. . .
Eirin thought painfully. Skive expressed
his thought, but on the other hand, as chosen
to find a candidate to unite the stones?
And where is the guarantee that by destroying Korr he himself
won't follow his path? No it's not worth it...
A third red flash flashed.
Enosh pressed his lips tightly:
-Well then. Three against two... Okay,
This means we will meet Korra alone.
ke...
... The gloomy one slowly dissolves
room and after a second he adjusts it -
room and after a second it is adjusted -
It’s already a different picture. What is real
ness? This forest, the fire and our tents
or maybe that, a new vision,
gradually replacing the old...
... A huge hall of the old castle. Faded
tapestries on the walls, dark lancet windows
on. Deathly silenceviolate only notpec-
the flickering of the fireplace and the hum of the wind
in wooden floors. Enosh thoughtfully
looks into the fire. Montez, Eirin, Arkon...
Everyone is dead... Only he remains. And one more thing
Corr...
The flame dances and plays, leaving on
ancient walls have iridescent patterns.
Suddenly in one of the corners out of the corner of my eye
Enosh noticed the movement, even more of a hint
him. Turning sharply, he tensely
looks there. After a couple of seconds,
peers there. After a couple of seconds,
turns to the fire with relief. Show-
elk...
-Greetings, Enosh!
In the middle of the hall stood a man in a long
black robe. The hood was pulled back
and in the twilight you can see the high,
cheekbones face.
Enosh slowly turned around.
- Hello, Corr.
-You apparently know why I’m here?
-No, something doesn’t come to mind-
woo.
- Stop making jokes! Come here ka-
less!
Slowly, very slowly Enosh accumulated
poured energy for the strike. He knew that soon
Most likely, he will die and will not harm Korra
serious harm. The power of the five stones
the shaft around itprotective canopy and old
The magician understood that he was beyond his strength to break through.
The calculation was different. He wanted to knock out
The calculation was different. He wanted to knock out
Korra stones, thus leaving him
defenseless.
-I'm waiting! Or do you want to die?
Pretending to go for the stone
silently, Enosh stood up and threw a bright lightning straight
into the chest of a dark figure. Flash and then
that very moment he felt a huge blow
in the stomach. His senile body, toppling over
the chair slammed into the wall. Already losing
consciousness, the old man noticed Corr trying to
find stones...
... Skive sat in front of his father's body. Pain
and rage boiled within him. And only lips
whispered barely noticeably: “I will take revenge, pa-
pa..."
...Throwing a farewell glance at
the castle where he was born and raised, it is more tightly sealed
he snatched his jacket and moved towards the unknown
becthoctu...
becthoctu...
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