Free Pursuit of the Zodiacs by Nathan Walsh

death and life. His veins pulsated. He numbed the pain by diverting his attention towards more Demons as they approached. The Demons overwhelmed him and dragged Pharisees away.
    “Damn!” Abdeen said.
    Before he could say another word, he heard growling coming from both Lions of Fire, two Demons loomed. The big golden chains around their necks didn’t stop them from ripping one of the Demons apart. The Chariot shifted a few feet. Abdeen put his flaming sword through the other. He saw twenty more Demons coming. Out of time, he boarded his Chariot and fled.
    His Lions of Fire ran through the traffic, knocking and trampling Demons underfoot. Abdeen shot and fought his way out of the Dimension while pelted with arrows, spears and lasers.
    An arrow got through, and his body tensed up as it struck him in the back. He struggled onward while descending through the clouds in an unknown World. Darkness preceded his vision he became weak. One of his Lions of Fire lost its fightwith a spear lodged inside its ribcage. The other lion suffered from an arrow lodged in its side as well. His Chariot spiraled out of control as the other lion fought the dead weight of its colleague. Abdeen struggled to stay conscious long enough to make a safe landing.

    Back at the safehouse, a few of The Pursuers gathered in the training room to watch television.
    Zodeen pointed out bearers who bore the mark of the Dark Covenant during the President’s State of the Union Address. They hid in human form while misleading the public. “See right above the other cameraman? So, it’s him, him, and him, her, her and that man to the far right. And last but not least, the President.”
    Simeon responded, “Zodeen, your gift is truly immaculate.”
    Goliath said, “How lovely it would be to turn that whole structure into ruins.”
    Grenad commented, “Soon, my friends, soon. Our time will come.”
    Natenal said, “Quick, everyone assemble in the hall!”
    Everyone assembled in the hall. Ozias returned from another round of patrol, empty handed. Abdeen, Abdeel, and Pharisees, remained missing.
    Natenal spoke, “Courtesy of two brave Gatekeepers, we’ve received vital news. The Gemini have gone to Japan in search of Leo. Cancer resides in Africa. Unfortunately, we have no more time left. The numbers of our adversaries grow stronger by the hour. We must continue without our Brothers Abdeel, Abdeen, and Pharisees. God willing, we will meet them again either side-by-side on the battlefield, or back in the Immortal Realm after the completion of this mission. We’ll divide into three groups. One group will remain here in the United States, one will go to Africa, and one will go to Japan. Is that clear? Are there any questions?”
    Everyone agreed with the plan and retired for the night.
    The next day, The Pursuers gathered their belongings and waited for the teams to be announced. The teams would be formed with each member complementing the distinctive skills of the other members.
    Simeon sketched the perfect weapon for each Pursuer. Natenal gave the final instructions before their departure. “Levi, you, Simeon, Zodeen, and Ozias willjourney to Africa and eliminate the Zodiac who goes by the name of Cancer if he does not comply with our warning. Timius, Ithiel, Justus, and Irisan, you will stay here and search for any remaining Zodiacs that are residing in the United States. Goliath, Shiloh, Daniel, and Grenad will accompany me to Japan where we will end this Pursuit once and for all. The Gemini must be stopped.”

Chapter 10

    UNCHARTED TERRITORY
    T he Mayor of New York City exited his limousine only to be swarmed by reporters in regards to an investigation by the FBI. “No comment! No interviews please!”
    They questioned his involvement in the current war between the Russian mob and other notorious organizations operating in the city.
    He helped himself to a cup of coffee in the cafeteria. “This is unbelievable!”
    He sat down at a table to enjoy his