10 Small Beginnings

The giant stood up to his full awesome height. He took a deep breath and seemed to be looking up at something. He then scanned the ground looking for someone. "I sense an ancient power. One long silenced by treachery." his calm voice boomed from his large lungs. "I believe you know them as Ransford."

Senator Volar stepped forward. He put his right hand to his heart as a salute and a sign of respect. He then bowed his head before lowering his hand to his side. The giant returned the gesture. "Esteemed Nephilim, these are his children." He said as he gestured to the girls.

"Yes, I sense the power in them, but he is here. The power pervades all. You may not recognize him, but he is here, among you."

"In spirit, perhaps ?" Pupil said.

"Perhaps." the giant responded.

"By what were you called?" Pupil asked.

"As with most of my kind, I had several names. Some of the most well known are Anubis, Kisin, Chepi, El Tio, Mot, Barastyr, Ishtar-Deela, Veles, Crom, Aita, Hades, Pluto, Erlik, Yama, and Jabru. Most of the modern men call me death. I am the guardian of the dead. It was my honor to guide and protect souls traveling to the next dimension. To the place of choosing."

"Lord Death, what would you have of us?" asked General Loki.

"For the Nords, Avians, and Humans, I ask that you man the spire. When it is fully operational, it will be invincible. As for you three." He said as he focused on the girls and Pupil. "I have a special task for you. There are more spires, one you didn't completely raise. Your father was unsure of our allegiance. Me and my kind always have and always will stand with you, our cosmic cousins. I need as many raised and my brothers freed as possible."

"Of course, happy to help we are. Together we will easily accomplish mission."

The giant shook his head. "Unfortunately I can not accompany you. I must head to the underworld, to free the Atlantians and prepare for an assault on the soul contrivance. I am too weak from the long slumber to do it alone. The one your father partially raised has an extremely powerful Nephilim entrapped inside. But, there are at least four between here and there. Raise them all, they will know what to do after. Your ancestors were smart not to trust the Ancient ones, they only performed half the duties they were asked to do. We slept, we did not die, and we are aware of all. Your pain, struggles and rebirth. The enslavement by the Annunaki. Your revolt, and victory. Starting over again, finding your power. Being noticed by the council. The treaty and the worms. The Black Knight as your guardian. It's recall and the attack. We saw it all. And now we will help free you from this prison planet and get vengeance on the Saurians."

"Thank you friend. We will do as you ask." Pupil responded.

With that death turned and headed south west. The rest walked into the Spire. Some time went by and the smaller mounds in the complex began to shake and the dirt fell away. This revealed laser and ion cannons, some radar and sensors. Soon it was dark, drones exited the Spire to guard it while the inhabitants slept.

The next day the three stood outside the Spire, saying their goodbyes.

Erika climbed up on Gryphon's back while Eriana said goodbye to all her ponies except Princess Luna, whom was honored to carry her to anywhere she needed. Pupil fished the toy tiger and saddle from his bag and placed it on the ground.

"What the heck is he doing?" Eriana asked Erika,

"Getting a ride." Erika answered as the tiger grew in size and came to life. Pupil saddled up and looked at Bambi.

"Little puppy, to you want to fly or go with me?" Bambi ran up to him and pawed at his leg. A basket appeared on each side of his saddle. He tossed his bag into one and Bambi jumoed into the other.

"How you going to keep up with us? We can fly and your on a tiger." Erika said

"Oh silly girl, have you learned nothing?" and with that Pupil was gone in a cloud of dust.

The sisters looked at each other before taking off.