The Chronicles Of Kronos Volume Two (Chapter 9)
A couple of centuries, or more passed.
They were making real progress, at last.
Then, the realization set in.
There was no way to pull it off & win.
The closer they got to being done,
the closer the demons watched everyone.
They were so nervous, they were sweating bullets.
But, they didn’t want the demons to know it.
Then, ‘The Shadow’ said “I have an idea.”
“I will be back in a day or two. See ya.”
‘The Shadow’ was gone, if he was even there.
They often wondered about it. I swear.
Two days later, ‘The Shadow’ was back.
“I think this will do it. It’s a fact.”
“As you know, I am a magician too.”
“So, I am a master illusionist. It’s true.”
“ I can use this skill to fool these arrogant demons.”
“These foul scoundrels, without any feelings.”
Kronos said “Illusions? That is a bunch of crap.”
“I thought you would say just that.”
‘The Shadow’ pulled out a deck of cards.
After several card tricks, Kronos got hard.
He shot out a beam & burned up the cards.
‘The Shadow’ said ”How about this?”
Suddenly, demons appeared, out of some mist.
“What the hell!!” Kronos roared, jumping back.
“Smack them in the chops.” ‘The Shadow’ spat.
Kronos shrugged & took a swing.
His hand passed right through. Not demons, it seemed.
“I would have swore they were real.” Kronos said.
“Nope, just illusion. All from my head.”
“O.K., what exactly do you have in mind.”
“I will work an illusion. The demons will be mine.”
“What do you mean by that?” Asglow asked.
“I will tell you what I expect to pass.”
“We will complete the matrix to our plans.”
“Then, tell the demons we have completed their plan.”
“They will come to check it & will only see what they wanted.”
“I will use an illusion to hide the real gauntlet.”
“You will mislead them by showing great fear.”
“We don’t want the universe to disappear.”
“Because, if it does, we disappear too.”
“We are not stupid & anyone’s fool.”
“That sounds fantastic, except for one thing.”
“We are totally trusting you & all that you bring.”
“If your illusion won’t fool the demons,
panthers will rip me up for treason.”
“Have no fear. I haven’t let you down yet.”
“There hasn’t been a challenge I haven’t met.”
“But, the final deception will depend on you.”
“You must convince the demons what they see is true.”
“It seems I will become The Great Deceiver then.”
“Too bad Anika isn’t here to see the end.”
With the plans all made, all they had to do is
complete the matrix & make sure it doesn’t fizz.
Will they be successful? I yet don’t know.
When I do, it will be quite a show.
Keep reading & wait for the end.
If it goes wrong, nice knowing you, friend.
————————————————————R.W. Johnson—–(2019)