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Guard Thomas walked over to another guard, beginning a conversation. Thomas swallowed some pruple grapes he had picked from the feast and nodded at the other guard. Thomas swiftly walked over to the middle of the room, standing on top of a chair. "Attention assassins!" Thomas announced, scanning the ones in the room. "When you born the first time. Here. You were all born in this palace." Thomas explained, not stopping for any disruptions. "You were all trained to be guardians of a great orb that possessed the universe's power. Many demons and foes have tried to take the orb but failed. The reason the orb was created though, was because a dark conjurer was able to link energy and and an element together. This created the power of controlling an element within your blood. In order to stop this from going to far, we slayed the conjurer and put the elements in an glass orb." Thomas took in a quick breath and continued.

"One day a great army came facing off you great assassins and the palace men, guards, royals, and others. The army was a hard fight, but you managed to kill them off. Only two assassins fell. But then it happened." Thomas frowned and touched at his gloved hand slowly with despair. "The palace people betrayed you. It was a set up all along. They had the eleement of surprise and killed all of you in multiple killing blows. Of course Golian, our leader, was still alive. He warded off the palace men with ease. But yet another surprise came. His right hand man turned against him. If only we knew who it was. This man was so powerful and unique. He had such abilities and strength hidden all the years we had him. There was no way to stop him. He was also always cloaked so we didn't know his appearance either. He injured Golian severely and took the orb. Golian's last act was throwing a hatchet at the orb, breaking it. The orb was now between six through twelve shards. All the shards shot off in random places.

We organized a professional assassin group, but they either died, betrayed, or quit. Which is why we brought the original assassins back. You. Golian and his other assassins are forbidden to touch the shards. Xouge was a newcomer with is sidekick. Thy have been a great help. We still have some loyal people to us though. Like Akk over there!" Thomas said, pointing at the gray imp. The imp's eyes flickered and he gave a bow. Thomas smiled gently and continued with the story.

"So now we need you to regain the shards, discover your abilities, and become greatly skilled like you were once before. That way we can keep the orb back in shape." Thomas motioned at one of the guards. Four guards brought in a water fountain and placed it in the middle of the room. "Now look through this. This is what your dealing with next." Thomas said backing away from the water. The water began to show a picture of a great village filled with tiny beasts. The felines were all happy and worshipping a shard. "Now they are completely harmless. They lack all skill in combat, but their screaming is just unbearable. You will have to find a way to get the shard. It is always being watched and killing them off would be a last resort choice. Plus the consequence could be brutal." Thomas said, putting his hand in the water. He waved his hand around, creating a new image. This time it showed a small hill right beside the village entrance. On top of the hill stood mystic. "This girl dragon thing has been watching the Nak-Naks for a long time. Also her hideout seems to have a shard. Your third mission will be there. I think it would be best to wipe out this creature though, before it reports that the assassins are back."

Thomas looked around the room and thought to himself. "Zak and Nezmer will partner up this time to eliminate this thing. I have no idea of her abilities, but I doubt she is that strong. You can find out the rest. You leave in the morning; I suggest you all get sleep." Thomas concluded. Beside the Glastly town gateway door, another one appeared beside it. "The Nak-Nak village my friends." Thomas said with a smile.