Eternal
As much as Decena is just trying to look out for you, you can’t imagine that if Zana was up to something you wouldn’t have caught it by now. Actually you’d be more worried if she wasn’t on this project considering that she’s been assisting Elam from day one. She’s pretty much vital.
“Decena, I tell you with absolute certainty that I trust this woman and do not believe she means any ill intent. I understand that you’re concerned about my safety, but Zana is needed for this project and has proven her dedication to it from the beginning. Honestly, I’d rather have her around if only to keep Elam’s tendency towards…overenthusiasm in check.”
“Emperor, I assure you, I will be…” Elam starts to say, but you interrupt him.
“Yes, yes, I know. But as I said, I’d still feel comfortable with Zana assisting you. In any case, that is my decision Decena.”
Decena looks very apprehensive; she probably didn’t think you’d side against her. She nearly starts to say “but…” however she stops herself and just gives you a nod.
“Very well, as I said, I will defer to your judgement on this matter, but if anything starts going wrong, you know who’s head is going to roll first.” She says looking at Zana.
“Well, I guess nothing better go wrong Zana.” You say.
“Nothing will go wrong, my Emperor. Everything will go according as planned, that I promise.” Zana remarks.
With that out of the way the procedure continues and you and Decena exchange one kiss for what might be the last time.
Elam pulls the lever and the process begins. Lights, buzzing, rumbling, and all manner of machinery noises can be heard throughout the room.
The oddest thing is you’re not feeling as much pain as you thought you would. There is definitely a tingling sensation and it feels as if all your hair is standing on end, but you’ve felt things a lot more painful.
You are however feeling very tired and it is all very draining. Eventually you can’t fight it anymore and you start to fall unconscious…
Then all of a sudden you feel a surge running all through your body, which wakes you back up. Your body begins to go into convulsions and you start to foam from the mouth. Basically you’re being electrocuted.
“Zana! There’s something wrong! Turn down those dials!” Elam shouts, but Zana does nothing of the sort, instead she uses some sort of device that fries the controls and runs off pushing a technician out of the way.
“SHIT! I KNEW IT! GET HER!” Decena shouts and attempts to untie your straps, but the electric pulse running through your body is so strong that the charge knocks her down and even stuns her. Elam runs attempt to turn off the machine from another source.
Zana doesn’t get far, as Warrick and Brenda easily catch her, but it’s for naught as she reveals a bomb hidden on her person, blowing herself and them up as well. The blast also manages to destroy several tanks, machinery and kill several staff along with Elam. On the plus side, it stops the electrical current frying your body inside out, unfortunately its too late and you’re well on your way to death. Your mind isn’t even functioning anymore save for a faint sense that you’re still alive.
The secondary explosions from other machinery on fire finishes you off, along with Decena who doesn’t recover fast enough to get out of the blast, though perhaps when she saw your own condition in those moments, she didn’t want to go on.
With the death of you and all the other top Eternals, the Empire soon descends into factions of the newer third and fourth generation Eternals fighting over who is the rightful “heir.” The other races either get caught in the middle or break off into their own factions.
This massive civil war would be the final days of the Empire.
“Decena, I tell you with absolute certainty that I trust this woman and do not believe she means any ill intent. I understand that you’re concerned about my safety, but Zana is needed for this project and has proven her dedication to it from the beginning. Honestly, I’d rather have her around if only to keep Elam’s tendency towards…overenthusiasm in check.”
“Emperor, I assure you, I will be…” Elam starts to say, but you interrupt him.
“Yes, yes, I know. But as I said, I’d still feel comfortable with Zana assisting you. In any case, that is my decision Decena.”
Decena looks very apprehensive; she probably didn’t think you’d side against her. She nearly starts to say “but…” however she stops herself and just gives you a nod.
“Very well, as I said, I will defer to your judgement on this matter, but if anything starts going wrong, you know who’s head is going to roll first.” She says looking at Zana.
“Well, I guess nothing better go wrong Zana.” You say.
“Nothing will go wrong, my Emperor. Everything will go according as planned, that I promise.” Zana remarks.
With that out of the way the procedure continues and you and Decena exchange one kiss for what might be the last time.
Elam pulls the lever and the process begins. Lights, buzzing, rumbling, and all manner of machinery noises can be heard throughout the room.
The oddest thing is you’re not feeling as much pain as you thought you would. There is definitely a tingling sensation and it feels as if all your hair is standing on end, but you’ve felt things a lot more painful.
You are however feeling very tired and it is all very draining. Eventually you can’t fight it anymore and you start to fall unconscious…
Then all of a sudden you feel a surge running all through your body, which wakes you back up. Your body begins to go into convulsions and you start to foam from the mouth. Basically you’re being electrocuted.
“Zana! There’s something wrong! Turn down those dials!” Elam shouts, but Zana does nothing of the sort, instead she uses some sort of device that fries the controls and runs off pushing a technician out of the way.
“SHIT! I KNEW IT! GET HER!” Decena shouts and attempts to untie your straps, but the electric pulse running through your body is so strong that the charge knocks her down and even stuns her. Elam runs attempt to turn off the machine from another source.
Zana doesn’t get far, as Warrick and Brenda easily catch her, but it’s for naught as she reveals a bomb hidden on her person, blowing herself and them up as well. The blast also manages to destroy several tanks, machinery and kill several staff along with Elam. On the plus side, it stops the electrical current frying your body inside out, unfortunately its too late and you’re well on your way to death. Your mind isn’t even functioning anymore save for a faint sense that you’re still alive.
The secondary explosions from other machinery on fire finishes you off, along with Decena who doesn’t recover fast enough to get out of the blast, though perhaps when she saw your own condition in those moments, she didn’t want to go on.
With the death of you and all the other top Eternals, the Empire soon descends into factions of the newer third and fourth generation Eternals fighting over who is the rightful “heir.” The other races either get caught in the middle or break off into their own factions.
This massive civil war would be the final days of the Empire.
