Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter Four)

        Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter Four)

Every battle fit wizard zapped to The Keep.

They hoped it was enough to get a defeat.

If it was Kronos, his Black Arts were powerful.

He had strong magic and a determined will.

For two months they searched everywhere.

No sign of Kronos or magic anywhere.

They were mystified as to what to do.

Half returned to Vantera, the rest were true.

True in their determination to wait out Kronos.

The others would return once he shows.

 

Kronos and ‘The Shadow’ procrastinated.

All possibilities checked and eliminated.

Kronos waited on purpose.

He knew he could perturb, thus.

 Kronos said “The Black Magic felt a hair weaker.”

The Shadow’ talked about the black matter feature.

Kronos said “I thought  you got around that?”

No, I built a way to tap into black matter in space.”

Kronos decided he needed this in this place.

They zapped to the future and retrieved The Cowl.

They would figure how to bring it back somehow.

This Cowl , ‘The Shadow’ used to tap dark matter.

They brought it back to Kronos time, like attar.

Once back they tapped into dark matter in space.

The Shadow’ located the most concentrated place.

He zeroed in on the heart of it.

Sucked out the magic they could get.

Such tremendous power, even Kronos hadn’t felt.

He sucked it all in up under his belt.

The Shadow’ did the same.

They were now ready to continue their game.

They had all the Black Magic they could hold.

The end of the story would soon be told.

Kronos ignited a couple things by accident.

Too much power. It wasn’t what he meant.

With practice, they both got it under control.

The Shadow’ thought it was good to know.

Kronos knew what he would now do.

Back when he hit Anethea with the goo.

He injured her through her lance.

Reversed the power. She had no chance.

Anika had a lance too. The same lance??

If she did, she would be dead meat.

If she tried to use it when they meet.

Kronos had other plans in the works.

He went over them, working out the quirks.

The Shadow’ helped all he could.

Kronos liked his ideas, like he should.

The midnight hour was drawing near.

Kronos knew he had nothing to fear.

The Wizards couldn’t match his power now.

Thanks to the magic of The Cowl.

Things were beginning to look pretty dim.

Stay tuned in to see who will win.

—————————————————–R.W. Johnson (2017)

 

 

Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter Three)

         Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter Three)

The High Seer had a disturbing vision.

He saw a whole city block obliterated, like fission.

He knew The Black Arts were used here.

It had just happened on earth. That was clear.

Then, a message from earth arrived via wand.

It said what the vision showed. It was no con.

The Power Of 12 were notified.

Oh no,” they said, as they rolled their eyes.

They picked Anika and her family to go.

Go to earth and see what is the show.

Once ready, they all zapped to The Keep.

The old mansion on earth. It was sweet.

Maintained and hidden by strong magic.

The earthly headquarters they called The keep.

Once there, they made sure all was fine.

Then they zapped to the location of the crime.

Everything in a square block was obliterated.

It was almost like it had been incinerated.

Who could have done this?” they wondered.

Its been quiet for 18 years, since Black Thunder.”

Black Thunder is how Kronos’s last war was known.

No one else has such power we were shown.”

He is in hell. There is no escape from there.”

Suddenly, they all felt that jolt of ‘beware.’

A whirlwind started all around them.

They all erected a shield of protection.

Sand, dirt, debris, etc. turned the day dark.

Creatures flew by, scarlet in color, making an arc.

Indescribable critters trying to breach the shield.

Disembodied nightmares. The shield would soon yield.

The roar of the wind was near deafening.

They communicated mentally to plan their reckoning.

Our shield will soon fail, we’ll become captives.’

We can still go down.’ The twins said without lapses.

They said “Excavatius,” and a hole with stairs appeared.

Sirle said ‘Direct it that way.’ Pointing as he leered.

Shortly, the tunnel broke into an underground room.

The church catechism, where bodies were entombed.

They hurried down into the tunnel.

They closed the opening with a big rock bundle.

Their wands produced plenty of light.

They found their way out, though it was tight.

They put on invisibility, then flew into the air.

They started a search for whoever was there.

Kronos!!’ Anika mentally yelled.

She pointed where Kronos projected black spells.

He was creating the whirlwind and critters.

Back to The Keep before the shield quivers.’

Soon after, it will fail.’

We must be gone before he follows our trail.’

They all zapped back to The Keep instantly.

Kronos focused more for increased intensity.

He felt it when the shield failed.

He moved in to catch his quail.

The Shadow’ moved in from the other side.

They both worked the spell to trap those inside.

There was nothing where the shield stood.

Kronos was not looking very good.

“It should have been impossible to escape.”

˜We have to regroup and plan their fate.”

They zapped home to their underground keep.

 

Anika and all were shocked after the retreat.

They immediately got in wand communication.

They contacted Vantera with the information.

Kronos was back and had to be stopped.

Everyone on Vantera was in shock.

They immediately started making plans.

Anika said “Come to earth as soon as you can.”

Something big and terrible was on the rise.

Be ready for it. Don’t hide your eyes.

——————————————————–R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter Two)

             Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter Two)

It had been 18 years since Anika and Sirle married.

They still lived on Vantera, the name it carried.

Anika gave birth to a set of male twins the first year.

Named Siran and Ansir, identical, they were.

They were powerful magicians and warriors.

Trained from birth, they excelled for sure.

They were as good, or better, than their parents.

Not taking time to think, being their worst errant.

They would mature and outgrow that.

They would be the greatest. It was a fact.

They knew all the history of Kronos and others.

They wished they could have fought him as brothers.

They could communicate with animals telepathically.

As well as each other and parents. It was a fact, you see.

They grew up with two black panthers.

Flash and Stealth, big and worse than cancer.

Offspring’s of Eros and Ra, who were old now.

They were also raised with eagles, wow.

They were the four offspring of Pern.

Watching them work made Anika’s heart yearn.

The panthers, twins, and eagles were deadly.

Always alert. Always ready.

Add Anika and Sirle to the group.

They were one deadly fighting troupe.

Sirle found that he was a telepath also.

At any time they were ready to go.

They had taken the boys to earth.

Showed them around the old hearth.

They had made the trip often.

Showed them where they fought to win.

Even showed them Kronos’s ruined castle.

Such a mess made walking around a hassle.

Kronos had become a legend now.

Almost ancient history somehow.

But, all of that was about to change.

Soon as Kronos had his plans arranged.

—————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

         

 

 

 

             Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter Two)

 

It had been 18 years since Anika and Sirle married.

They still lived on Vantera, the name it carried.

Anika gave birth to a set of male twins the first year.

Named Siran and Ansir, identical, they were.

They were powerful magicians and warriors.

Trained from birth, they excelled for sure.

They were as good, or better, than their parents.

Not taking time to think, being their worst errant.

They would mature and outgrow that.

They would be the greatest. It was a fact.

They knew all the history of Kronos and others.

They wished they could have fought him as brothers.

They could communicate with animals telepathically.

As well as each other and parents. It was a fact, you see.

They grew up with two black panthers.

Flash and Stealth, big and worse than cancer.

Offspring’s of Eros and Ra, who were old now.

They were also raised with eagles, wow.

They were the four offspring of Pern.

Watching them work made Anika’s heart yearn.

The panthers, twins, and eagles were deadly.

Always alert. Always ready.

Add Anika and Sirle to the group.

They were one deadly fighting troupe.

Sirle found that he was a telepath also.

At any time they were ready to go.

They had taken the boys to earth.

Showed them around the old hearth.

They had made the trip often.

Showed them where they fought to win.

Even showed them Kronos’s ruined castle.

Such a mess made walking around a hassle.

Kronos had become a legend now.

Almost ancient history somehow.

But, all of that was about to change.

Soon as Kronos had his plans arranged.

——————————————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

         

 

 

 

Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter One)

         Kronos Escapes Hell (Chapter One)

Kronos appeared in front of his ruined castle.

He had made it back to his time with no hassle.

He threw stones aside using Black Magic.

If his books were ruined, it would be tragic.

A powerful spell protected the hidden room.

He would locate it real soon.

Not all his books had he brought to the cave.

The one now nonexistent, to his dismay.

A demon destroyed it when he was taken.

Kronos had learned his lesson, no mistaking.

He located the protected room in the castle.

Moved all books out by magic, without hassle.

He looked up a spell to detect magical spots.

The strongest, now known as Ireland, was hot.

Kronos traveled there. It took him 2 months.

Once there, he could zap back at once.

He found an underground dwelling.

Made it his base. There was no yelling.

Just remodeling, done by magic power.

Protected by many spells for the hour.

All books and anything else he needed.

He brought there, then he proceeded.

He connected to ‘The Shadow’ through time.

Transferred him there by just his mind.

The Shadow’ was shaken up at first.

Kronos said: “This is not a curse.”

I have brought you here to be my acolyte.”

Kronos told him all, to ‘The Shadow’s’ delight.

Kronos told him his entire life’s story.

You look so young.”  “What glory!”

Before I got dragged to hell,

I made a powerful spell that would dwell

In the Black Magical rift.”

To remain until a day like this.”

That ball of energy you opened was it.”

I knew, someday, somebody would be fit.”

Fit to bring me back from hell or the grave.”

So, you’re my acolyte, not a slave.”

We must go to work. I have a lot to teach you.”

Black Magic will speed up your lessons too.”

You will learn very rapidly without problem.”

You’ll face problems and you’ll solve them.”

With my help, it will be a snap.”

You won’t get caught in any trap.”

Kronos taught him all he knew.

Then, Kronos laid out what they would do.

Kronos had eons to make his plans.

His power had quadrupled throughout the land.

It was what sustained him while in hell.

Anika was done. That much he could tell.

——————————————————–R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

 

 

 

Magic Resurrected

          Magic Resurrected

Someone is sneaking around.

He’s like a shadow. Can’t be found.

What exactly is he up to?

Only The Shadow knows, you fool.

He’s spent his life researching things.

Mainly magic.—- That has a ring.

He has finally discovered,

or should I say uncovered.

That magic is dark matter.

That should really cause some chatter.

Earth passed through dark matter long ago.

Magic was strong. Days were dark though.

The dark matter was left behind.

Magic faded and had seen its time.

But, he has found a way in.

He can tap into dark matter again.

Capture the magic that knows no end.

Now he says: Let the fun begin.

He draws on dark matter way out in space.

By a method he devised in his place.

Will he use such power for good?

Or, go to the dark side, if he could?

That story is yet to tell.

The wrong choice could put us through hell.

—————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

 

 

 

The Speed Reader

             The Speed Reader

I signed up for a speed reading course.

I was a slow reader, due to being forced.

The course was by Evelyn Woodhead.

By the time I was done, I was almost dead.

Read faster or lose a finger.

Keep reading. It’s no time to linger.

Read when the pressure is on.

Keep reading from dusk to dawn.

Keep reading and do not sleep.

Keep reading and do not eat.

If you stop you may lose your head.

Keep reading or you’ll end up dead.

I read like hell just to survive.

I had to make it out alive.

I read War And Peace in less than a day.

There was no time to relax and play.

Such a course is run by the devil.

I am talking on the level.

Finally, came the day I got my degree.

Signed in blood for all to see.

I can speed read like a champ.

Even though many others can’t.

There’s just one problem with the lot.

When I start, I just can’t stop.

—————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

 

 

 

The Scientist Strikes Out

        The Scientist Strikes Out

The scientist was working late in his lab.

He was close to success and he was glad.

He had loved super heroes all his life.

He often shared his desire with his wife.

Now, he was on the verge of discovery.

A super hero that would set us all free.

It would happen right here in his lab.

He was so excited, he was almost mad.

All his creation needed was a transfusion.

Super infused blood. It was no illusion.

His creation would then come to life.

No frankincense monster. It was his wife.

She volunteered. Or, so it would seem.

To convince her, he went to the extreme.

So, carefully, the transfusion began.

The result of this should make him the man.

Once completed, slowly, she began to rise.

Then, she began to yell, much to his surprise.

“Come here you little runt” “Bring me water.”

“Hurry, or I’ll kick your ass!” “Why bother.”

“I could mash you like a bug. You hear!”

“Yes,—– you have a lot to fear!”

“I am not becoming a super hero for you.”

“I am going to do just what I want to do.”

“I will be a couch potato. You’ll care for me.”

“Anything I want you will get.” “You see!”

“Your life will be a living hell.”

“While mine will be doing real swell.”

“Make one mistake and I’ll rip you apart.”

“That is coming straight from my heart.”

“You know what I am able to do.”

“After all, I was created by you.”

The scientist had created a living monster.

It will be hell to take her to a concert.

His life was done. There was no way out.

No one will know what this is about.

They will call him ‘Mr. Milktoast.’

He decided he would rather be a ghost.

So, he tried to snuff himself out.

He didn’t succeed. She called him a lout.

When she was done he wished he was dead.

Why, oh why had they ever wed.

Let all this be a warning to all others.

Never marry a monster. Stay with your mothers.

———————————-R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

 

 

 

The Road Of Progress

 

     The Road Of Progress

It was late on a very dark night.

It was coming, just out of sight.

Down the road, it was said.

A monster lurked. It was red.

Then, it was on the road.

Charging fast, smoke billowed.

It roared like an angry lion.

Its eyes glowed. I ain’t lying.

The year was 1901.

I dropped my bottle of rum.

I took off through the woods.

I was running as fast as I could.

It growled and flew on by,

down the road with an eerie cry.

What the hell was that thing?

It smelled like smoke and gasoline.

I was shaking in my boots.

I ran home for a gun to shoot.

I went back and waited for it.

I heard it coming lickedy split.

I fired several rounds into it.

It swerved and did a flip.

It was lying on its back.

Smoke was raising. It’s a fact.

Slowly, I approached the beast.

There was a body underneath.

Then, I saw it was a machine.

Then I woke up from the dream.

I had to call it a nightmare.

It was scary as hell, I swear.

Later I went out to the road.

Strange tracks there did unfold.

Like wagon tracks, but wider.

I took a swig of apple cider.

I needed something stronger.

I can’t take this much longer.

So started the automobile age.

Similar storied were the rage.

So, don’t be shocked, if today.

Something strange comes your way.

—————–R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

 

 

 

The Secret Life Of Livermold (Part 3)

  The Secret Life Of Livermold (Part 3)

The next day, I really dug in.

Black Beard was where to begin.

It seems he killed all on board.

All the gold increased his hoard.

For some reason, he headed north.

But, where to?, was my retort.

Many say he went to Oak Island.

Formally Smith’s Island,

also Gloucester Isle for awhile.

But why there? It made me smile.

All wild tales, nothing but myth.

Many others lay claim to The Money Pit.

Why the connection with Oak Island

And Black Beard? I felt like crying.

No one can prove if there’s a treasure.

Its been put to every measure.

It even spawned a TV series.

It is enough to make me weary.

That evening, while in the recliner,

I started thinking, I had a reminder.

This all tied together somehow.

The question is: What do I do now?

Then, the ship started moving again.

It grew bigger and I was sucked in.

Black Beard and his men had captured the crew.

Suddenly, I knew what I had to do.

I yelled “Black Beard, don’t kill them.”

“I have a way we can all win.”

Black Beard pulled me aside.

“What cha mean, or I bust yer hide.”

I told him I was an engineer.

I built things. I made that very clear.

I said for him to give me one day.

“I will draw up plans” I say.

“Make your treasure safe forever.”

He saw that I was very clever.

“What do you want for doing this?”

“Only the lives of this crew. I insist.”

“They will all be needed for the work.”

He gave me a day and I started to work.

I laid out The Money Pit on Oak Island.

I worked hard. “I can picture it”, I sighed.

Two ways it will be flooded if ever invaded.

All the layers of the deep pit.

Booby trapped when it fit.

It must go way below sea level.

“This will work. No one will meddle.”

Black Beard loved the plans.

“Where will we do this, if you can?”

“A place called Oak Island will do.”

The pirates sailed to the place with the crew.

Two years of hard work to complete it all.

Black Beard kept his word, after all.

All were set free with the fear of God installed.

If anyone talked, they would be keel hauled.

I popped in and out a few times.

Never missed or taken for a crime.

When done, I popped home for the last time.

This secret life was only mine.

I kept my word to Black Beard.

I have never said a word.

———————————R.W. Johnson—–(2017)

 

 

The Secret Life Of Livermold (Part 2)

 

    The Secret Life Of Livermold (Part 2)

The picture of the ship was still in place.

No indication what happened? A waste.

I went to bed with much tribulations.

Whatever happened, I had no indication.

Next day, I went on the computer.

I looked up the Spanish ship intruder.

I had almost given up.

Then, I found it. What luck.

There was such a ship in 1781

 I was sure it was the right one.

It was scuttled by pirates, gold was taken.

It was off the Virginia coast, if not mistaken.

The pirate was believed to be Black Beard.

The famous Oak Island treasure? How weird.

This made no sense to me in any way.

I had to make sense of it today.

I used a magnifying glass on the ship.

I saw the name. I could barely read it.

It said the S S Scuttle.

This was a real muddle.

I read all about Black Beard and Oak Island.

Then, I just sat there in silence.

I looked at the painting again.

Soon, it seemed to move within.

It grew rapidly larger and I was sucked in.

I was in the first mate’s cabin then.

There was a knock on the door.

Captain Crutch, looking the same as before.

“Have you got the Captain’s Log up to date?”

“Get to work on it. Don’t want to be late.”

“Aye, aye Captain,” I said with ease.

“Can I have a word in private, please.”

“What is it First Mate Livermold?”

“Black Beard is the problem, history told.”

“Black Beard!! The cut throat pirate?”

“Yes Sir. For your gold, he may try it.”

“History said he stole your gold.”

“Then sunk your ship, or so it’s told.”

“I am only warning you Captain.”

“Do you think I am a sap then?”

“I have been ready for pirates daily.”

“It will be his ship that sinks, maybe.”

Then there was a shout from above.

“Pirates!! Man those cannons ya lugs!!”

The Captain rushed to the deck.

I started to follow in respect.

Suddenly, I got really dizzy and fell.

As I fell, I gave a yell.

I landed in my recliner again.

I was hugging it like an old friend.

I was shaking. It had happened again.

This is real. I cannot pretend.

I could not understand what was going on.

But, intended to find out before too long.

——————————R.W. Johnson—–(2017)