75 Angry and Betrayed (1/2)

Draig woke and found himself in a familiar bed as he looked at the three goofy demons standing before him that had returned to their friendly personas.

”Why am I here” asked Draig as he stared at the three with a cold look, he was not happy with the current situation.

He didn't enjoy the training that he was undergoing with the Founder but he could see the results as he continued to be beaten mercilessly into the ground each day. However now thanks to the interference of Zarra who had once again interrupted his training with the Founder he would see his progress slow to a snails pace.

”We rescued you, you don't have to worry about that loon anymore” laughed Gregory as he walked up to pat Draig's shoulder only to find the limb knocked away.

”Why would you do that” snarled Draig glaring directly at Zarra as he was the ring leader of this merry band of idiots.

”What do you mean, you are my child. I couldn't watch as you were kidnapped for whatever reason” stated Zarra

”Do you really expect me to keep playing along with this little merry man act. Stop acting a fool and tell me why you keep stopping my progress, my path to power” barked Draig angrily as he stood from the bed.

Zarra stared at Draig shocked that he would be so upset over saving him from the Old monster, however he sighed and his gaze settled into one of seriousness.

”What is power to you” asked Zarra suddenly causing Draig to pause.

”Power is the ability to slay one's enemies” answered Draig as if it was obvious causing the mage to bark with a cruel derisive laughter.

”Is that really what you think” laughed Zarra

”It isn't? I suppose you would have me believe it is to protect the likes of these mortals, just like you used your power to lock me in that box. Tell me if I hit the nail on the head mage” sneered Draig causing Zarra to narrow his eyes.

”Power is indeed having the means to protect, but it is meant to protect what you hold dear boy. You would do well to remember that” stated the Mage

”Yes, we know what you hold so dear.” spat Draig angrily.

”You know nothing” roared Zarra as a pressure narrowed in on Draig but the young Feratu shrugged it off causing the mage to be surprised.

”I am aware of more than you think and even more than you are in some aspects. You are blind to the hidden truths of this world” snorted Draig causing the Mage to take a step forward.