Chapter Nine - Attack

         Chapter Nine
                                                 Attack

150 Cycles P.E.

         On one of his many journeys over the planet, the Supreme High One went to one of the farthest cities and took lodging. Because he most often did not want to be disturbed by trivial matters, he wore a disguise. However, due to the placement of this city in his realm, he did not need to wear a disguise as this city only knew of the Supreme High One and followed him. The majority have never seen him, and if they have, it was from a great distance. If anyone questioned his business, he advised them he was on a pilgrimage to find his Center. All but one person wished him well. The other was baffled at how he could choose to walk around when staying in one area would be beneficial.

         When at rest, the Supreme High One would continuously mentally check on the Elders. They did not feel his presence because of masking his identity. He would, though, provide a subconscious mental picture of the day he sent Ingeous and Sirois to be One with the Planet. This way it would send an unknown fear among the Elders.

         The Supreme High One would, on occasion, enter one or two Elders' minds and examine their hidden thoughts, agendas, and recent activities. He wanted to make sure they were obeying his laws and see if they are open to the Hydranousians asking their questions and requesting a boon.

         Supreme High One, can you hear me? It is I, Sopite, your faithful servant.

         Yes, Sopite, I can hear you. What has happened for you to contact me?

         Two Elders have been struck down by an unknown assailant. Both are One with the Planet. It was not a mental attack, they used flying crystals with crystal tips. It happened while they were Out of Phase. No one there remembers what happened. I have requested a mind sweep to determine if that was true.

         The assailants were undetected? Who was guarding the High Ones while Out of Phase?

         Two guards. They were found One with the Planet as well. The other Elders completed a search for the assailant's essence but could not find any clue.

         How did you find out about this if you are not an Elder?

         I am a Scribe for the Elders. Since I Scribe for four Elders, two of the four are now One with the Planet.

         I did not feel their essence being drained. Nor did I hear the Final Scream of their mortality. Whoever did this, knew of the Elder's barriers and the full power of the Collective. Do you know if these two were specially chosen or random? Asked the Supreme High One.

         We do not know. Speculation is they were chosen because they were Out of Phase, lightly guarded, and had minimum defenses.

         This is an affront to the Elders and me. This will not go unpunished. I am at least one cycle from you. I will begin my mental investigation, in the meantime, increase the guards, triple up the guards for the Out of Phase Elders, and finally, advise the other Elders to strengthen their barriers from physical and mental attacks.

         Anything else Supreme High One? queried Sopite.          

         I will return as soon as I can. Have the Elders contact me daily regarding their status. The Supreme High One gathered his belongings and began his way back to the palace. Never in the history that he knew have there been attacks made on Hydranousians from an unknown assailant.

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