Dark Emperor's palace, Inside the evil fortress of the Bad Land

[XenoGryph]

The Palace of Emperor Tetsuashi ruler of the Bad Lands. Located some distance on the other side of the mountains this fortress consists of modest diversity of it's construction.

Past the Front Gate is the Interior Walls combined of path's and walkways for access to almost any location along the Top Wall.

Located through the Interior Walls is the entrance to the Emporers Seating Room / Feasting Hall. When not in battle Hall is reserved as the Emperors Seating Room where orders are carried out. After exciting battles surviving warriors would gather to celebrate their victory while entertained by their women whom some held against their will.

Beneath the palace is a Dungeon dug deep into the earth. Debters and destitutes ripped of their lives for miscelaneous purposes.

Thrown in are a few hidden or secret passageways leading from one room to another or outside the palace walls where only one with the knowledge of their existance will have access.

[XenoGryph]

Currently roaming the Inner Walls are few henchmen and allies of the Emperor lounging around sipping mead and saki from their drinking pelts. As Kiaro and the others enter few look up to notice them, soon continuing their business.

These doors, so long have I waited to return to them once again. I'll show father that I am a man. Kiaro thought gritting his teeth and clenching his fist as a tear fragment fluttered in his eye.

He pressed his hand and proceeded to walk in. Inside the Emperor lay reclined in his throne feeding on exotic fruits surrounded amongst his harem and laughing. He hadn't noticed Kiaro standing before him.

Ahem! Unen loudly relieved.

Tetsuashi pauses to turn his gaze to Kiaro. His face quickly turned sour as he batted away the fruitdish held by a scantily drabbed woman sending fruit every which way. His harem retreats through and exit.

You insolent little bastard!Tetsuashi said standing from his chair wiping fruit from his mouth. I received word you were exposed. Now there is talk of a secret rebel faction and growing in number! Tetsuashi back-hands Kiaro knocking him to the ground. Blood drips from his mouth.

I should have killed you while you were an infant, you bring disgrace upon your family. Your stricken of your inheritance, your nolonger my successor. Tonight you will perform hari-kari and when you fail I will be the one to slice off your head.

The emperor snaps a look to his guards and two retrieve Kiaro and drag him off through an exit. Haru, I knew I could trust you said the emperor slightly winded after his brief exertion.

[Kaya]

Haru pushed the four prisoners to their knees in front of the Emperor.

"Gifts for your excellency. Also I am sure Lord Phoenix would like to welcome back his wife.

Haru made Yoko move forward to kiss the Emperor's feet.

"This other female is pretty and I am sure the Emperor's could find use for her. As for the males they would be fine slaves or good to put in the arena for fun. It's been a while since you have enjoyed a good arena match."

Haru makes a showy bow and stands making sure no one moves out of place or makes a disrespectful move.

[XenoGryph]

Tetsuashi laughed with great delight in his new gifts. Haru I applaud you, well done. Ahh I see Yoko you have quite outdone yourself this time. You will learn your place, Lord Phoenix has been waiting quite impatiantly for your return. The Emperor said pacing around Yoko.

Ah I see they spent no time in replacing you with such a beautiful female. You will make a beautiful Geisha.

You will die if you touch her! Santo yelled out. Almost as sudden the third thug punches Santo in the stomach dropping him to his knees.

Ah, I see now. A priestess with a street rat how delightful. Perhaps you will enjoy watching your sweet thief die fighting the pit. Tetsuashi motions his guards to take away Unen and Santo to the dungeon and they are carried off through the exit.

[Kaya]

"Now entering Lord Pheonix."


A dashing handsome young man with blond hair and blue eyes enters the halls. He sticks out like a soar thumb among everyone. He does not look old enough to be running the Emperor's army nor would by looking at him would you understand Yoko's dislike for him. He bows respectfully to the Emperor kissing the Emperor's hand.

"Ah I see my wife has returned. If it would please the Emperor I will take care of teaching her a lesson about running away. Unless the king would like to...Ah I see you have a pretty new female...and I thought I heard talk of the arena games being restarted.."

Lord Pheonix grabbed Yoko's hair forcing her to look up into his eyes.

"Well I hope my precious wife was not spoiled before I got my way with her but we will find out soon and if she was she can join the other trash..."


He pulled a little harder, then let her fall back to the floor. His eyes sparkling with an evil mischief.

[XenoGryph]

I tell you she has spirit! Worthy enough to bare you many sons. Boasted Tetsuashi. You have my approval and then after the wedding you may do with her as you wish.

Tetsuashi lowers his head and looks at Yoko with a look of disgust on her face. He walks to her and kneels before her he leans his head next to hers and whispers. Please forgive me my daughter, I will always love you.

She will stay here until the ceremony begins alone, I trust she has saved herself for you. You may return tomorrow.

The guards return from entrapping Unen and Santo. Guards, please show these two to their quarters. Let no one in or out unless I say.



THE END...for now.