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[ 54] Scorn: The Abduction of a God.
Sat May 22 17:39:04 1999
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A young man with long, braided brown hair paced the surface of the white moon. A look of anxiety was carved into his face. Then a voice came from behind him.

"Do not look so worried Austinian. My balanx will complete his mission. Remember if it were not for Austanis, we would have never known of the birth of Malachive."

Austinian smiled as he turned around to see a man with a white beard dressed in long red robes.

"Brother Kwainin, your balanx may be undetectable to mortals, but do you honestly think that he can walk right into Drakkara's front yard and swipe her child away from her?" Austinian said with rising worry.

"What makes you think she's on the dark moon now, brother?" replied Kwainin.

Austinian raised an eye and looked at Kwainin. With a surprised and almost humorous tone he asked, "What did you do?"

Kwainin smiled.

"Tell me Kwainin, I must know! Did you seduce her?" asked Austinian.

Kwainin laughed. "No brother, I would never dream of such a thing. I had Raije and Cliath stage a massive battle with one another in which they got moon dust all over her. Being so concerned with her appearance, she quickly left to Celestia to make herself perfect again."

Austinian chuckled. "What a perfect plan. But how long do you expect her to stay in Celestia before coming back to where her power is most strong?"

"It matters not, for here comes Austanis now" Kwainin points into space where the blue skinned balanx is flying down.

Austanis glides down into the moons surface holding a child that changed forms almost every second: first a human, then an ogre, next a dragon, a snarling vampire, a demon, and then a human one again. Austanis drops to one knee to Kwainin awaiting permission to stand.

"You have done well Austanis" stated Kwainin.

"Indeed!" proclaims Austinian.

"'Twas not an easy task my lord" replies Austanis. "The child's own power grows with each moment. Twice I was forced to battle its powers and twice I barely lived. If this child is to be destroyed, we must do so now. Shall I take him to Algoron to be terminated?"

"Terminated?" asked Austinian. "Kwainin you never said anything about killing the child."

Kwainin shrugged and spoke. "Why else did you think we stole this child brother? With him alive the balance will be swayed into the side of evil. We have no choice."

Austinian sighed heavily.

Kwainin turned to Austanis. "Quickly take Malachive to Algoron and terminate him. All Gods are mortal on that plane and you should have little problem disposing of him."

Austanis bowed and grabbed Malachive and flew towards Algoron.

Kwainin looked at Austinian's distressed look. "I know you disapprove brother, but you know we haven't a choice."

Austinian glared at Kwainin. "And what if that were my child? Would you dispose of him too to maintain balance?"

"Indeed, brother." Kwainin replied. "I will be off now for I have many matters to return to. Peace be with you brother."

With a flash of gray light, Kwainin disappeared from the planets moon.

"Kantilles, are you here?" Spoke Austinian.

"I am, as usual father" answered a voice.

Standing before Austinian was a good-looking young man. He stood tall and proud and seemed to have a pleasant smile on his face. He wore robes of white that flowed in the light breeze that was the white moons gravitational pull.

"Father, are you thinking what I am? ...that this child can be raised as good on the planets surface where his powers are suppressed?" asked Kantilles.

"I am, my son. Do what you must to save that child. Your sister Kadiya will assist you." ordered Austinian.

Kantilles bowed and disappeared. Austinian stared at Algoron, a ripe blue planet in which he had hand in creating.

Austinian muttered "If only the high God himself could see what a mess we have made ourselves down there. I suspect he would have a good laugh. I cannot let a child die before giving it the chance to grow up good. This shall be my greatest challenge. It may seem easy compared to dealing to Kwainin when he finds out of my interference." Austinian sighed and then smiled. Within an instant, the white moon was empty.