Canals of New Mars: Vendetta's Coming of Age by flavia49
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The crowd was still silent. The silence sailed out of the crater and the excluded knew something terrible had just happened.
"What a delicious killing!" the abbess cried and began beating her fan on the chair. The nagas joined one by one. Their cheer rippled through the luxury boxes and a thunderous roar exploded from the crater cascading over the town.
Eve's earphone was buzzing hot: everyone was backslapping, toasting and laughing.
O'Malley had wagered JS would knock Hys off in two blows:
"Fork over my moolah, folks! I made a killing on JS's magic!"
At the centre of the arena JS stood as if taking the jubilation of the crowd. His mind, instead, was scanning the place to ensure no threats were brewing. The Lords were cheering too: this duel was history.
JS exhaled slowly and took off his galea. The adrenaline rush was draining down leaving him spent like a dead battery, older than the universe itself. Eve felt his exhaustion. His enervation of mind quenched her joy, her eyes filled with tears for him.
"It's OK, Eve, it's OK, just the aftermath." JS mind-brushed her lips with his.
"I love you!" she couldn't find fiercer words.
A medico entered stopping at a distance. JS nodded. The medico leaned over the corpse, chanting the formulas exorcising the deceased soul.
"We made it, Jay!" Vickie shouted. "When you told me to modify the inner structure of your weapons, I was so afraid of making mistakes! Really, I wasn't sure it would work! I mean, I trust you, but... The other ships say it has never been made before!"
"Smart idea telling me it now!" JS joked, finding his zest again.
"Actually the other ships suggested... er... a small addition!" Vickie fired off.
"A small addiction?" JS and Eve burst out.
"Our daughter is ready, Jay, summon her now, please."
"At this very moment?" JS was astonished. "Hey, don't change subject!"
"Jay's exhausted and injured, Vickie!" Eve said. "Cannot she wait until tomorrow?"
"What better time for her coming of age then a resounding victory in this sacred place?" Vickie insisted stubbornly. "The Ships thought a lot about your speech, Jay. We've decided old systems are unwieldy. We made a covenant with you, your sword is the token of it."
"This sword?" JS's mind galloped wild on a vast prairie of possibilities.
"Yes, we forged it. This sword is the only door. The seats of power are just chairs now. By the sword you can summon every ship and steer her yourself or whoever you like. You can communicate with all and every ship. Eve too, of course. 'Nowheregate' is the name we chose for your brand."
JS looked at his sword. A rush of adrenaline gushed from his nerves. Eve felt it:
"Call her, Jay!"
"OK, I'm a little excited, I must admit. Instructions?"
"Raise your sword and call her." Vickie said.
JS raised his arm, holding his sword high. The crowd wildly applauded their champion. The sword began to flicker, as if animated by its own life, changing shape and writhing like a snake. The blade began to radiate St. Elmo's fire, pulse beams, shining sparks and energy vortexes. Its power was such that JS had to hold it tight with all his strength. Then the plasma blade stabilized and the sword seemed as light as a feather in JS's grasp.
"I conjure you, my child. I'm your sire and I name you NMS Vendetta."
The amazing miracle of the sword imposed silence to the crowd. Also the busaurs parked outside fell silent. The crowd waited holding their breath.
It began with a slight breeze that quickly turned into a violent gale, shaking the drapery furiously and raising dust devils. Then the air became still anew.
A glittering beam outstretched from the sword toward the sky. The skydome seemed to tear up until the heart of the galaxy. In the midst of the phantasmagoria Vendetta materialized, awesome and majestic.
"What a splendor you're! A little closer and you singed my hair!" JS chuckled.
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THANKS!
Comments (68)
flavia49
Thanks to all people who appreciated the previous picture! Thanks for viewing and drop a note if you like! CREDITS: RDNA - Traveler,Colm & VanDycke: Terradome & Terradome 001; Flipmode: Battle Arena; Xurge3D: Dark Lord M4; Luthbel: Ad Gladio M4; Arien: Ludus Sword Brotherhood; Ali: Horse Tail; fivecat: V4 scaled; PC Armor: Barbarian Helm; Age of Armour: Crossbow; Valandar: Knight Champion for M4; skarland: canopy for the Litter; Digiport: Barbarian King Poses; The AntFarm: Medico della Peste; Ravenhair: The Mage & Valiant; & Sensibility; Moyra: Sense; Powerage: Extravaganza; DAZ: MFD V4; John Malis Lourdes: Hoplite Pack M3.
Bossie_Boots
Wow fantastic POV amazing scene superb work and great story !!
flaviok
Excepcional minha amiga, é de tirar o folego, obro soberbo texto excelente como sempre, aplausos (5)
brycek
Wow..fantastic scene and wonderful story!!
drifterlee
Excellent scene and story!!!!!!
Richardphotos
very powerful render and writing
Bothellite
That's really magnificent and it must have been a fun write too. The image is just perfect, the POV and everything about it.
mgtcs
This is an outstanding scene Flavia, marvelous piece of art, the story is just fantastic!
jocko500
wonderful story and image. cool too
eekdog
great looking image. amazing work went into this and the story..
Faemike55
Stunning image and great story hairs were standing up on the back of my neck
Radar_rad-dude
A most glorious and marvelous scene and episode! So powerfully written and masterfully devised! I am blown away by the sheer magnitude of this one! Most stunningly superb, Flavia! Absolutely EXCELLENT!!!!!
fireangel Online Now!
A really exceptional image, the viewpoint is superb and the amount of detail is really amazing.
MOSKETON
GENIAL.
bazza
Just fantastic Flavia such an amazing riveting chapter and superb image to go with it.. Top Job !!
magnus073
This one is sensational Flavia, and one you should be proud of. The story is so exciting, and you managed to give this image such a dynamic feel. You are so good at these
danapommet
A tremendous image Flavia. I love it and it is so powerful. What an imagination that you have and can put into this posting – both image and the words of narrative in this chapter. So well done my friend. Dana
wotan
Impressive scene... really dramatic, cool composition and render! One of my favorites!
renecyberdoc
nowhere gate sounds good ,might lead to neitherhenge.excellent work.
Hendesse
Outstanding composition. Fantastic details, pose and perspective. Looks superb!!
saphira1998
very great image
erlandpil
great looking image erland
UteBigSmile
fallen21
Excellent scene!
blondeblurr
Dramatic image and ominous sky ... BB
Star4mation
Superb image Flavia! :)
mariogiannecchini
Spettacolare immagine, Flavia!Veramente impressionante !Splendida storia che riesce ancora a sorprendere ! Spectacular image, Flavia! Very impressive! Wonderful story that still manages to surprise!
jclP
superbe scene dramatique mais bien composé
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendido lavoro la mia amica, il punto di vista è sensazionale, impressionante combattimento di gladiatori.....!!! Complimento......!!!
2121
some times i just don't know what to say to match the quality of your work my friend...ssoooo....EXCELLENT, will have to do :-)