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Authors: LJ Vickery
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According to Nergal, the female might even eventually be claimed by Marduk, another who had always stood in his way for supreme power. He paced the length and breadth of the chamber, winking in and out of his body, as he got used to the feeling of being visible or invisible. It was a power that Nergal had left to him when it had been taken from the other gods. Invisibility wouldn’t be helpful against the other immortals, who could see him either way, but it would certainly be useful with humans. He would use it to great advantage.
The first thing he needed to do was ascertain whether his secret Puritan society still existed. He had set things up so that precious and binding vows would be passed from generation to generation, ensuring that the group would be ready once he reappeared and pointed his finger.
He had even purchased land that was to be held in perpetuity by descendants of his original helpers. Those heirs would finally be made aware that it was time to do away with a group of immortals, pagan killers that their scriptures decreed would rise again and become a danger to all living things. He had done well with those “sacred” scrolls, embellishing with glee the supposed lasciviousness of those they were to banish.
As his well-bred pawns, the Puritans didn’t need to know that the gods weren’t all that bad. Yes, they were pagan, but they were also givers of life and fertility for the earth, powers that Dagon coveted for himself and would make certain he received this time.
He dematerialized and headed from his deep cavern, suddenly anxious for a look at his new world.
****
“What are we going to do about Tess?” Marduk puzzled as Enlil looked on. Here was a situation they had never thought to encounter. Both had just felt the rumble of evil that emerged from the earth and knew that Nergal had set something in motion, something foul.
“We could carry her back and leave her in her car, but it’s obvious that Nergal has figured things out. Tess’s life will now be in danger if he the king finds her.” Enlil was not happy.
“Yet we have no doctor at our home, nobody that can stitch her up.” Marduk winced in sympathy as he looked at the gash on Tess’s face. “According to everything we see on TV, humans would call 911 in these circumstances.” As a god, it went against his grain to call on mortals for help, but what choice did he have?
“Then do it,” Enlil agreed.
Marduk nodded and softened his tone, giving his brother suggestions rather than orders. “Can you pick up my bike at the beach and ride it home? It’s better if you disappear, considering the way you’re dressed. I’ll tell authorities that Tess and I we were out for a run when she was attacked. I caught up and engaged the mugger, he punched me in the jaw, then ran away.” A satisfying bruise was just blooming and, as Marduk stroked it, his eyes gleamed. It would be gone soon, but for now it was interestingly sore.
“The girl will have to confirm your story.” Enlil looked doubtful. Marduk watched Tess’s gray eyes regain comprehension as the two gods finished speaking, and raised an eyebrow in her direction.
“Fine. Okay. I’ll go along with it,” she agreed, groggily. “But you guys are going to owe me a huge explanation.” She spoke through clenched teeth, as if trying not to move her cheek.
Marduk and Enlil exchanged another glance, accompanied by shaking heads that at once had her frustration outmatching her pain. “You will, or I’ll tell the authorities that you both attacked me.”
Marduk noted that this was the strong Tess coming out, demanding and implacable. He felt a swell of pride. He knew Enlil felt the same way toward his great, great, great…how many greats?…granddaughter. Hell, if she was related to Enlil, it was a sure bet she was tough.
“Agreed,” Marduk spoke quickly, before Enlil could disagree. He knew Enlil wanted to keep Tess close, protect her, and beat the crap out of
According to Nergal, the female might even eventually be claimed by Marduk, another who had always stood in his way for supreme power. He paced the length and breadth of the chamber, winking in and out of his body, as he got used to the feeling of being visible or invisible. It was a power that Nergal had left to him when it had been taken from the other gods. Invisibility wouldn’t be helpful against the other immortals, who could see him either way, but it would certainly be useful with humans. He would use it to great advantage.
The first thing he needed to do was ascertain whether his secret Puritan society still existed. He had set things up so that precious and binding vows would be passed from generation to generation, ensuring that the group would be ready once he reappeared and pointed his finger.
He had even purchased land that was to be held in perpetuity by descendants of his original helpers. Those heirs would finally be made aware that it was time to do away with a group of immortals, pagan killers that their scriptures decreed would rise again and become a danger to all living things. He had done well with those “sacred” scrolls, embellishing with glee the supposed lasciviousness of those they were to banish.
As his well-bred pawns, the Puritans didn’t need to know that the gods weren’t all that bad. Yes, they were pagan, but they were also givers of life and fertility for the earth, powers that Dagon coveted for himself and would make certain he received this time.
He dematerialized and headed from his deep cavern, suddenly anxious for a look at his new world.
****
“What are we going to do about Tess?” Marduk puzzled as Enlil looked on. Here was a situation they had never thought to encounter. Both had just felt the rumble of evil that emerged from the earth and knew that Nergal had set something in motion, something foul.
“We could carry her back and leave her in her car, but it’s obvious that Nergal has figured things out. Tess’s life will now be in danger if he the king finds her.” Enlil was not happy.
“Yet we have no doctor at our home, nobody that can stitch her up.” Marduk winced in sympathy as he looked at the gash on Tess’s face. “According to everything we see on TV, humans would call 911 in these circumstances.” As a god, it went against his grain to call on mortals for help, but what choice did he have?
“Then do it,” Enlil agreed.
Marduk nodded and softened his tone, giving his brother suggestions rather than orders. “Can you pick up my bike at the beach and ride it home? It’s better if you disappear, considering the way you’re dressed. I’ll tell authorities that Tess and I we were out for a run when she was attacked. I caught up and engaged the mugger, he punched me in the jaw, then ran away.” A satisfying bruise was just blooming and, as Marduk stroked it, his eyes gleamed. It would be gone soon, but for now it was interestingly sore.
“The girl will have to confirm your story.” Enlil looked doubtful. Marduk watched Tess’s gray eyes regain comprehension as the two gods finished speaking, and raised an eyebrow in her direction.
“Fine. Okay. I’ll go along with it,” she agreed, groggily. “But you guys are going to owe me a huge explanation.” She spoke through clenched teeth, as if trying not to move her cheek.
Marduk and Enlil exchanged another glance, accompanied by shaking heads that at once had her frustration outmatching her pain. “You will, or I’ll tell the authorities that you both attacked me.”
Marduk noted that this was the strong Tess coming out, demanding and implacable. He felt a swell of pride. He knew Enlil felt the same way toward his great, great, great…how many greats?…granddaughter. Hell, if she was related to Enlil, it was a sure bet she was tough.
“Agreed,” Marduk spoke quickly, before Enlil could disagree. He knew Enlil wanted to keep Tess close, protect her, and beat the crap out of
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