Chapter II: PT II.

Antiquitatis (continued)

When the beast came, they came at such great ferocity that in the midst of our conflict, we were unable to Determine from where the attack was coming from.

It was nightfall, or daybreak I should say, though it was impossible to distinguish  due to the fires that illuminated the land as far as one could see.

At first, we thought that rival clans had developed some sort of new horrifying weapon, but these attacks came from above, not as we were used to.

We quickly realised that these burning spears being hurled to the ground were coming from an array of various bodies in the sky that was previously unknown to us.

It did not take long for these bodies to fall to the ground, and out of them came the abominations that would forever alter our destinies. 

While the war between our kin was at its full height, the elders  of each clan became increasingly concerned with the new threat.

Emissaries were sent out to waring clans in a desperate attempt to earn cease fire. Most clans complied, albeit for some, reluctantly.

It became apparent that this new enemy were slavers, as many  of us were taken prisoner and the ones that refused were slain before all to witness. the message they sent was clear.

The clans, now united against a common enemy, rallied collectively in fierce combat against the beasts, and held them off for a time. Time enough for the Elders to retreat into the great Citadel of Antiquity.

We did not seek peace with the enemy, likewise the enemy did not offer surrender when we evened them in battle.

Inside the citadel were many walls, and a great tower where our Leaders locked themselves inside. Our bravest warriors and princes defended the gates while the elders would decide a more definite plan of action. 

It came to pass that the a possible solution was found, for were knew that these outsiders were not accustomed to our biological processes, as was apparent by the way they would react in certain environments.

A weapon was devised out of a special bio-specific virus. The effects were unknown, as we ourselves were immune, but this was a defensive weapon used as last resort.

While hidden away in the bowels of the citadel, the elders knew our fate was immanent, Then we remembered The hidden prophecy left by our brethren whom departed from us in the early days of our conflict,- the'Kr clan. 

The 'Kr - the eleventh clan, wanted no part in our war, and left for K'lia, third sister of our world high in the heavens. To a place where we could not follow. The 'Kr prior to their departure, gave each leader of the clans two pieces of the secret prophecy given to them by Yrro, whom showed special affection with the 'KR. 

The hidden secret would only be revealed when the clans were united once again. Though long forgotten, in their final moments, our masters remembered the prophecy. 

We were doomed from the beginning, we knew this,- that we would be taken into captivity by the slavers, but here we stood, one last effort against them.

We unleashed  the weapon, and our masters did Proclaim- 

"Let these aliens enter here, and they shall be destroyed."